Male Mogul InitiativeLeadership And Entrepreneurship Development For Young Men Of Color The mission of Male Mogul Initiative (MMI) is to positively transform the way young men live and lead in their communities through leadership and entrepreneurial development. Our program consists of three phases. Phase One is a sixteen-week, social-emotional program in which young men learn our four pillars: Character Development, Academic Excellence, Workforce Enhancement, and Community Empowerment. Phase Two is a twelve-w...
Good Eggs FoundationProviding Goods, Services, And Financial Support To Help Children And Families In Need The Good Eggs Foundation provides educational resources, financial assistance, and essential items to children and families by connecting with organizations and programs that benefit children in need. Once an organization or family is identified – or “egged” – The Good Eggs Foundation gives the help that is needed. The help can take various forms, such as winter clothes, school supplies, baby monitors, e...
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...
Greg’s MissionOne-On-One Brain Cancer Support Greg’s Mission provides support, hope, education, resources, and awareness to patients suffering from brain cancer, especially glioblastoma. An eighteen-year glioblastoma survivor, Greg Cantwell founded Greg’s Mission so that nobody diagnosed with a brain tumor has to go through this devastating disease alone and that no family member or caregiver goes without support. Greg helps those facing brain cancer to understand their diagnosis, gives psychosocial sup...
United Colors Of CancerProviding Information, Resources, And Support For The BIPOC Cancer Community United Colors of Cancer (UCC) addresses the unmet social and cultural needs of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) cancer community by providing information, resources, and support through a culturally competent platform that features the latest medical news and research, moderated support forums, and a vetted marketplace for wellness products and services aimed at improving the health outcomes of t...
Church World ServiceHelping Communities Respond To Hunger, Poverty, Displacement, And Disaster Church World Service (CWS) is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster. Our vision is that everyone has food, voice, and a safe place to call home. We work in partnership with communities to fight hunger and poverty by providing expert guidance, supplies, and funding for farmers to improve their harvests...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
SGA Youth & Family ServicesParenting Workshops, Early Childhood Programs, Education Support, And Workforce Development For Chicagoland’s Underserved Populations SGA Youth & Family Services leads positive change for children and families in Chicagoland's most challenged and underserved neighborhoods. The human service agency has provided free, comprehensive services since its founding in 1911. SGA believes that sustainable community change results from a focus on early childhood, education support services, p...
Male Mogul Initiative
Leadership And Entrepreneurship Development For Young Men Of Color The mission of Male Mogul Initiative (MMI) is to positively transform the way young men live and lead in their communities through leadership and entrepreneurial development. Our program consists of three phases. Phase One is a sixteen-week, social-emotional program in which young men learn our four pillars: Character Development, Academic Excellence, Workforce Enhancement, and Community Empowerment. Phase Two is a twelve-w...
Good Eggs Foundation
Providing Goods, Services, And Financial Support To Help Children And Families In Need The Good Eggs Foundation provides educational resources, financial assistance, and essential items to children and families by connecting with organizations and programs that benefit children in need. Once an organization or family is identified – or “egged” – The Good Eggs Foundation gives the help that is needed. The help can take various forms, such as winter clothes, school supplies, baby monitors, e...
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...
Greg’s Mission
One-On-One Brain Cancer Support Greg’s Mission provides support, hope, education, resources, and awareness to patients suffering from brain cancer, especially glioblastoma. An eighteen-year glioblastoma survivor, Greg Cantwell founded Greg’s Mission so that nobody diagnosed with a brain tumor has to go through this devastating disease alone and that no family member or caregiver goes without support. Greg helps those facing brain cancer to understand their diagnosis, gives psychosocial sup...
United Colors Of Cancer
Providing Information, Resources, And Support For The BIPOC Cancer Community United Colors of Cancer (UCC) addresses the unmet social and cultural needs of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) cancer community by providing information, resources, and support through a culturally competent platform that features the latest medical news and research, moderated support forums, and a vetted marketplace for wellness products and services aimed at improving the health outcomes of t...
Church World Service
Helping Communities Respond To Hunger, Poverty, Displacement, And Disaster Church World Service (CWS) is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster. Our vision is that everyone has food, voice, and a safe place to call home. We work in partnership with communities to fight hunger and poverty by providing expert guidance, supplies, and funding for farmers to improve their harvests...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
SGA Youth & Family Services
Parenting Workshops, Early Childhood Programs, Education Support, And Workforce Development For Chicagoland’s Underserved Populations SGA Youth & Family Services leads positive change for children and families in Chicagoland's most challenged and underserved neighborhoods. The human service agency has provided free, comprehensive services since its founding in 1911. SGA believes that sustainable community change results from a focus on early childhood, education support services, p...
