Humanity RisingA Student-Led Movement To Create A Better World Through Service The mission of Humanity Rising is to build the next generation of leaders and social innovators. We help students discover the passion for service that lies within them, amplify their voices to inspire their peers to service, and recognize and celebrate their service with college scholarship awards. Our signature cause is anti-bullying and young mental health. Our transformative anti-bullying programs are designed to let youth...
Revolution WorkshopBuilding Skills, Hope, And Resilience In Chicago’s Underserved Communities Through Construction Job Training And Job Creation Revolution Workshop builds skills, hope, and resilience in Chicago's underserved communities through construction job training and job creation. Our free, 12-week, pre-apprenticeship program offers comprehensive entry-level construction training and industry certification. Our holistic support services include financial literacy training, career coaching, and ex...
Art Of Giving FoundationFunding And Resources For Chicago Artists, Art Programs, And Art Teachers The Art Of Giving Foundation funds local art programs and artists in need to launch or maintain social initiative programs that benefit their communities. Annually, we provide grants to Chicago artists and performing arts groups to enrich our society and culture. We also treat underserved youth to an immersive culinary experience at some of Chicago’s most popular restaurants, including a behind-the-scenes look at wha...
Chicago City Soccer ClubEmpowering Chicago Youth Through Soccer On And Off The Field Chicago City Soccer Club provides soccer programming for youth of all ages, levels, and abilities across Chicago. We are dedicated to developing the physical and mental health and wellness of our athletes by instilling values of teamwork, hard work, leadership, integrity, commitment, community, family, and love of the game. Through our extensive year-round training program, athletes can expect consistent, organized, and purposefu...
Ideal CandidatePersonal Development, Workforce Training, And Job Placement For Black And Latinx Individuals The Ideal Candidate’s mission is to improve the outcomes for neglected communities and diversify industries through a free training-and-placement program for Black and Latinx individuals. Our program covers self-sufficiency skills, financial literacy, and workplace preparation, and we connect diverse talent to corporate partners. Since its founding, The Ideal Candidate has graduated more than 750 s...
JARCResidential Services, Community Engagement, And Loving Support For Adults With Developmental Disabilities Here at JARC, we serve people with developmental disabilities via group homes, independent living support, and in-home respite care. Founded in 1969 by a small group of parents concerned about the future of their children, JARC is known for high-quality, community-based residential and support programs and has led the way in enriching lives and erasing barriers. JARC currently serves c...
Ear Research FoundationResearch, Education, And Community Care For Hearing Loss And Balance Disorders The Ear Research Foundation’s mission is to help individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders through research and development, education, and community care. The Foundation's research continues advancements in the microsurgery of the ear, tests of new drugs and therapies for hearing loss and balance disorders, and developments in understanding otologic disease processes. The Foundation’s educational ...
Big Shoulders FundProviding Support To 72 Schools With Demonstrated Need In The Chicago Region Big Shoulders Fund (BSF) serves schools with demonstrated need to ensure those schools remain open and continue to provide a quality, values-based education for Chicago’s children. Since its founding, BSF has raised more than $400 million to support schools in four major areas: scholarships and enrichment, operational improvements, academic programs, and leadership development. BSF’s goal is not just to strengthen...
Move! Music CityEducational Running Program To Build A Healthier Lifestyle For Students Move! Music City empowers students to live a healthier lifestyle, build resilience to stress and trauma, and grow social-emotional skills by developing a love of running and exercise. Through our five-step program, we provide structured physical activity breaks to students throughout the school day. These short breaks promote concentration in the classroom, build positive self-esteem, and create a healthier body and mi...
Make GVL GreenerSustainability And Environmental Justice Through Educational Workshops, Litter Cleanups, And Business Solutions Make GVL Greener is a grassroots organization focused on fostering a healthy and green urban community in Greenville, South Carolina. We work along with the local community to create and maintain sustainable projects that enhance green living, ensure equal access to green spaces and solutions for underserved communities, and facilitate growth of responsible small businesses. Our...
wAIHA WarriorsSupport, Education, Research, And Advocacy For Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia The mission of wAIHA Warriors is to alleviate the suffering and socioeconomic impact of warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA) through fostering and facilitating collaboration in education, public awareness, research, and patient engagement. Our webinars, newsletter, and annual conference feature researchers and medical experts, patient education and emotional support, and a vibrant wAIHA community. Through r...
Ruth’s RefugeProviding Home Furnishings And Essentials To Refugees, Asylees, And Asylum Seekers In New York City Ruth's Refuge provides furniture and home essentials to refugees, asylees, and asylum seekers rebuilding their lives in New York City. Arriving with rich and varied life experiences but few tangible assets, many recently settled families are unable to furnish their homes and often sleep on the floor as they work to pay off debts, find jobs, and otherwise struggle to make their way in an ...
Little Mozart FoundationEducational And Interactive Concerts To Bring The Joy Of Music To Underserved Children And Families Little Mozart Foundation brings the joy of music to children and families in underserved neighborhoods through educational and interactive concerts performed by professional musicians. Our free concerts provide a relaxed, interactive, and engaging environment where children and their families can experience and enjoy the wonders of music. Children of all ages are welcome to observe, explore,...
Riverside OrchestraCommunity Orchestra In New York City Founded in 1971, The Riverside Orchestra is a community symphony orchestra based in New York City's Upper West Side. We are proud to have served as the training grounds for so many emerging conductors and musicians, and we are honored by our collaborations with amazing soloists, often members of the New York Philharmonic and other great orchestras. Although mainly a community orchestra with volunteer players, some of the members are professional mus...
Pin For ChangeYouth-Led Environmental Stewardship Projects In North Carolina The Pin For Change offers youth-led environmental stewardship projects for children in North Carolina. Our service projects include river cleanups, community park beautifications, and more. When children participate, they learn about the power of collective imagination and action to make the world a better place. And they also earn a pin with our logo on it after each service project. Headquarters Asheville, North Carolina ...
Genesys WorksSkills Training, Paid Internships, College Counseling, And Alumni Support For Underserved High School Students The mission of Genesys Works is to provide pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships. The students start with eight weeks of summer training in business, including information technology, business operations, and professional development. This is followed by a yea...
Humanity Rising
A Student-Led Movement To Create A Better World Through Service The mission of Humanity Rising is to build the next generation of leaders and social innovators. We help students discover the passion for service that lies within them, amplify their voices to inspire their peers to service, and recognize and celebrate their service with college scholarship awards. Our signature cause is anti-bullying and young mental health. Our transformative anti-bullying programs are designed to let youth...
Revolution Workshop
Building Skills, Hope, And Resilience In Chicago’s Underserved Communities Through Construction Job Training And Job Creation Revolution Workshop builds skills, hope, and resilience in Chicago's underserved communities through construction job training and job creation. Our free, 12-week, pre-apprenticeship program offers comprehensive entry-level construction training and industry certification. Our holistic support services include financial literacy training, career coaching, and ex...
Art Of Giving Foundation
Funding And Resources For Chicago Artists, Art Programs, And Art Teachers The Art Of Giving Foundation funds local art programs and artists in need to launch or maintain social initiative programs that benefit their communities. Annually, we provide grants to Chicago artists and performing arts groups to enrich our society and culture. We also treat underserved youth to an immersive culinary experience at some of Chicago’s most popular restaurants, including a behind-the-scenes look at wha...
Chicago City Soccer Club
Empowering Chicago Youth Through Soccer On And Off The Field Chicago City Soccer Club provides soccer programming for youth of all ages, levels, and abilities across Chicago. We are dedicated to developing the physical and mental health and wellness of our athletes by instilling values of teamwork, hard work, leadership, integrity, commitment, community, family, and love of the game. Through our extensive year-round training program, athletes can expect consistent, organized, and purposefu...
Ideal Candidate
Personal Development, Workforce Training, And Job Placement For Black And Latinx Individuals The Ideal Candidate’s mission is to improve the outcomes for neglected communities and diversify industries through a free training-and-placement program for Black and Latinx individuals. Our program covers self-sufficiency skills, financial literacy, and workplace preparation, and we connect diverse talent to corporate partners. Since its founding, The Ideal Candidate has graduated more than 750 s...
JARC
Residential Services, Community Engagement, And Loving Support For Adults With Developmental Disabilities Here at JARC, we serve people with developmental disabilities via group homes, independent living support, and in-home respite care. Founded in 1969 by a small group of parents concerned about the future of their children, JARC is known for high-quality, community-based residential and support programs and has led the way in enriching lives and erasing barriers. JARC currently serves c...
Ear Research Foundation
Research, Education, And Community Care For Hearing Loss And Balance Disorders The Ear Research Foundation’s mission is to help individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders through research and development, education, and community care. The Foundation's research continues advancements in the microsurgery of the ear, tests of new drugs and therapies for hearing loss and balance disorders, and developments in understanding otologic disease processes. The Foundation’s educational ...
Big Shoulders Fund
Providing Support To 72 Schools With Demonstrated Need In The Chicago Region Big Shoulders Fund (BSF) serves schools with demonstrated need to ensure those schools remain open and continue to provide a quality, values-based education for Chicago’s children. Since its founding, BSF has raised more than $400 million to support schools in four major areas: scholarships and enrichment, operational improvements, academic programs, and leadership development. BSF’s goal is not just to strengthen...
Move! Music City
Educational Running Program To Build A Healthier Lifestyle For Students Move! Music City empowers students to live a healthier lifestyle, build resilience to stress and trauma, and grow social-emotional skills by developing a love of running and exercise. Through our five-step program, we provide structured physical activity breaks to students throughout the school day. These short breaks promote concentration in the classroom, build positive self-esteem, and create a healthier body and mi...
Make GVL Greener
Sustainability And Environmental Justice Through Educational Workshops, Litter Cleanups, And Business Solutions Make GVL Greener is a grassroots organization focused on fostering a healthy and green urban community in Greenville, South Carolina. We work along with the local community to create and maintain sustainable projects that enhance green living, ensure equal access to green spaces and solutions for underserved communities, and facilitate growth of responsible small businesses. Our...
wAIHA Warriors
Support, Education, Research, And Advocacy For Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia The mission of wAIHA Warriors is to alleviate the suffering and socioeconomic impact of warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA) through fostering and facilitating collaboration in education, public awareness, research, and patient engagement. Our webinars, newsletter, and annual conference feature researchers and medical experts, patient education and emotional support, and a vibrant wAIHA community. Through r...
Ruth’s Refuge
Providing Home Furnishings And Essentials To Refugees, Asylees, And Asylum Seekers In New York City Ruth's Refuge provides furniture and home essentials to refugees, asylees, and asylum seekers rebuilding their lives in New York City. Arriving with rich and varied life experiences but few tangible assets, many recently settled families are unable to furnish their homes and often sleep on the floor as they work to pay off debts, find jobs, and otherwise struggle to make their way in an ...
Little Mozart Foundation
Educational And Interactive Concerts To Bring The Joy Of Music To Underserved Children And Families Little Mozart Foundation brings the joy of music to children and families in underserved neighborhoods through educational and interactive concerts performed by professional musicians. Our free concerts provide a relaxed, interactive, and engaging environment where children and their families can experience and enjoy the wonders of music. Children of all ages are welcome to observe, explore,...
Riverside Orchestra
Community Orchestra In New York City Founded in 1971, The Riverside Orchestra is a community symphony orchestra based in New York City's Upper West Side. We are proud to have served as the training grounds for so many emerging conductors and musicians, and we are honored by our collaborations with amazing soloists, often members of the New York Philharmonic and other great orchestras. Although mainly a community orchestra with volunteer players, some of the members are professional mus...
Pin For Change
Youth-Led Environmental Stewardship Projects In North Carolina The Pin For Change offers youth-led environmental stewardship projects for children in North Carolina. Our service projects include river cleanups, community park beautifications, and more. When children participate, they learn about the power of collective imagination and action to make the world a better place. And they also earn a pin with our logo on it after each service project. Headquarters Asheville, North Carolina ...
Genesys Works
Skills Training, Paid Internships, College Counseling, And Alumni Support For Underserved High School Students The mission of Genesys Works is to provide pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships. The students start with eight weeks of summer training in business, including information technology, business operations, and professional development. This is followed by a yea...
