Language Connects FoundationChampioning Language Education To Create Deeper Connections The Language Connects Foundation (LCF) is ACTFL's charitable heart, launched in November 2022 with a singular focus to secure funding in support of the language teaching profession. Gifts to LCF help to sustain and expand programs that uplift educators, empower students, and strengthen the role of language learning in our communities and across our workforce. ACTFL programs fueled by the LCF include scholarships for future la...
Upwardly GlobalEliminating Employment Barriers For Immigrant And Refugee Professionals Upwardly Global eliminates employment barriers so that immigrant and refugee professionals can restart their careers in the United States. About two million people in the United States have college degrees from their home countries but are unemployed or working far below their skill level. Upwardly Global helps these men and women integrate into the professional American workforce. After meeting an Iraqi engineer and a...
Height Of Hope Senior Dog RescueRescuing, Rehabilitating, and Rehoming Senior Dogs Height of Hope Rescue is dedicated to giving senior dogs a second chance at life through rescue, rehabilitation, and compassionate rehoming. We focus on dogs often overlooked in shelters, providing them with the medical care, patience, and love they deserve in their golden years. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every dog—regardless of age—deserves dignity, comfort, and a safe place to call home. Through foster-based care and a sup...
Summer Camp Opportunities Promote EducationProviding Summer Camp & College Scholarships For Children From Under-Resourced Communities Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (SCOPE) is a national nonprofit that provides children and teens from under-resourced communities with access to life-changing overnight summer camp experiences and college scholarships, creating pathways to opportunity through Camp, Classroom, College, and Career. Through the generosity of individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and fundrai...
GardenWorks ProjectPromoting Organic Suburban Agriculture To Fight Hunger And Food Insecurity The mission of The GardenWorks Project is to promote organic suburban agriculture to improve the well-being of our community, the environment, and those facing food insecurity. We empower, educate, and support all food growers in their efforts to nourish their families and neighbors in need. Partnering with over 40 food pantries, social service agencies, and community organizations, we identify clients who both are ...
Chandler Park ConservancyFunding Park Amenities and Community Programs Chandler Park Conservancy is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Detroit residents by investing in Chandler Park. We raise funds to build and maintain park amenities while delivering programming for youth, adults, and families. Through recreation, environmental education, and community events, we create safe, active, and engaging spaces for all. Our work ensures the park remains a vibrant hub for health, learning, and connection, whi...
EtudeBehind The Scenes, Beside The Artist Your Art, Our Mission. étude believes there are better and more sustainable practices to uplift and invigorate a new generation of artists. The solution is a company, built by and for, project-based artists ready to pursue professional careers in the field. As a live event production team, étude offers financial, administrative, and creative guidance for Detroit artists. Headquarters Detroit, Michigan Reach Local Founded 2022 Website EtudeProduc...
Kids Kicking CancerEasing the Pain of Very Sick Children Through Martial Arts Therapy Kids Kicking Cancer's Heroes Circle provides therapeutic martial arts to children and families in hospitals, community classes, and one-on-one sessions. Our mission is to ease the pain and trauma of children while empowering them to heal physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Through an innovative program that merges modern integrative medicine with traditional martial arts, Kids Kicking Cancer addresses the overwhel...
Nennie FoundationFinancial Support For Cancer Patients The Nennie Foundation helps cancer patients get access to the care they need in order to thrive. The nonprofit provides grants to cover the “hidden costs” of diagnosis and treatment that pose financial challenges to cancer patients. These costs include transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, medication, supplies, nursing care, and more. During her 10-year battle with cancer, Jennifer “Nennie” Myers had the loving support of her husband – who serve...
Cardz For KidzProviding Handmade Cards To Uplift Spirits Across The Globe Cardz For Kidz is dedicated to uplifting spirits across the globe by delivering inspiring homemade cards. From our start at one pediatric hospital in Chicago, we now partner with pediatric hospitals, VA hospitals, foster homes, senior centers, Ronald McDonald Houses, and other nonprofits in all fifty states, as well as each continent around the world. We have delivered more than 1,000,000+ homemade cards to more than 500+ location...
GO2 For Lung CancerConfronting Lung Cancer Starts Here GO2 for Lung Cancer's mission is to relentlessly confront lung cancer on every front, every day, for everyone. As the nation's leading lung cancer advocacy organization that was founded by patients and survivors, GO2 is dedicated to increasing survival and quality of life for those at risk, diagnosed, and living with lung cancer. Headquarters San Carlos, California Reach International Founded 2006 Website go2.org Contact info@go2.org (650...