Institute For Nonviolence ChicagoEnding Violence And Building Peace In Chicago Through Rev. Dr. King’s Principles And Practices Of Nonviolence Our mission is to end the cycles of violence in Chicago by making Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s principles, practices, and teachings of nonviolence a part of our daily lives. The Institute For Nonviolence Chicago provides conflict mediation, victim advocacy and victim support services, nonviolence training, community organizing, workforce development, and case management, including...
Common ThreadsProviding Cooking And Nutrition Education To Children, Families, And Communities Common Threads is a national nonprofit that provides children and families with cooking and nutrition education to encourage healthy habits that contribute to wellness. Through our in- and after-school programs, virtual cooking demos, and parent workshops, we equip under-resourced communities with information to make affordable, nutritious, and appealing food choices wherever they live, work, learn, and play. ...
After Breast Cancer DiagnosisCustomized One-To-One Emotional Support For Breast Cancer Patients, Families, And Friends After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) nurtures hope and restores confidence in anyone impacted by breast cancer. ABCD provides free, customized, one-to-one support where a breast cancer patient is matched with a professionally trained mentor/breast cancer survivor who shares a similar diagnosis and treatment, age, life stage, and personal interests. Conversations can range from general breast cancer in...
Unify AmericaRallying Americans Across The Political Spectrum Over Shared Goals Unify America is a nonpartisan, grassroots nonprofit intent on fixing the way we make our national decisions. Our vision is to replace politics with problem-solving, conflict with consensus, and judgment with empathy by bringing Americans from all walks of life together over shared goals for our nation. Our first program is the Unify Challenge: a one-hour, live zoom call with someone from the opposite side of the political ...
Sanitation FoundationPromoting Sustainability And Appreciation Of New York City’s Department Of Sanitation The Sanitation Foundation is the official nonprofit of New York City’s Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Leveraging non-traditional strategies to promote sustainability and advance the essential services of DSNY employees, we bring together innovators and the community to create a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable New York City. Our Zero Waste Workshops educate people about low-waste lifestyles to reduc...
TECH CORPSProviding High-Quality Computer Science And Information Technology Programs For Kindergarten Through High School The mission of TECH CORPS is to ensure that students in kindergarten through twelfth grade have equal access to computer science (CS) and information technology (IT) programs, skills, and resources. Our programs enhance students' early learning and help them to prepare for postsecondary credentials, college, or career. We also deploy tech-savvy talent to assist students and ...
Focus: HOPEEmpowerment And Advocacy Programs To Overcome Racism, Poverty, And Injustice Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty, and injustice. And to build a metropolitan community where all people may live in freedom, harmony, trust and affection. Focus: HOPE provides programs for early learning, youth development, job training, young mother peer support, and senior citizen food security and assistance. Focus: HOPE a...
Hubbard Street Dance ChicagoPremier Contemporary Dance Company Hubbard Street Dance Chicago brings artists, art, and audiences together to enrich, engage, educate, and change lives through the experience of dance. Hubbard Street is among the most original forces in contemporary dance. As one of the only professional dance companies to perform year-round, Hubbard Street is continually touring nationwide and internationally. Hubbard Street is also deeply involved in the community, providing industry-leading adaptive da...
Mikva ChallengeAction Civics Curriculum And Real-Life Democratic Experiences That Develop Youth To Be Active Citizens Mikva Challenge is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that develops youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society. From classroom civics projects to public speaking competitions to youth-led advocacy work, we believe that inviting young people to take part in real-life democratic activities helps prepare them to be engaged citizens a...
New York Sun WorksBringing Hydroponic Science Labs Into Public School Classrooms New York Sun Works brings hydroponic farming technology into New York City public schools to teach science and sustainability education from kindergarten to 12th grade. The combination of cutting-edge technology with a year-round, grade-specific science curriculum allows our program to become part of the school's daily instruction, not only covering mandated science standards but also harvesting hundreds of pounds of fresh ...
Anti-Recidivism CoalitionReentry And Rehabilitative Services To Formerly And Currently Incarcerated People The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) works to end mass incarceration in California. To ensure our communities are safe, healthy, and whole, ARC empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, comprehensive reentry services, and opportunities to advocate for policy change. ARC offers peer support, case management, trauma counseling, housing, education and employmen...
Code Your DreamsEmpowering Underserved Youth To Solve Community Problems Through Coding The mission of Code Your Dreams is to establish the next generation of innovators and disruptors by empowering underserved youth to solve community problems through code. We teach kindergarten through high school students about the entire application development process from ideation to final delivery. By helping students to innovate new technology solutions through code, we equip them with the resources and skills to ...
TevaLand FarmAnimal Sanctuary For Abused, Disrespected, And Neglected Farm Animals TevaLand Farm is an animal sanctuary for abused, neglected, and abandoned farm animals. Located atop New York’s historic Ramapo Mountains, the farm offers a variety of educational programs that encourage participants to both heal and be nurtured as they take an active part in the rehabilitation of rescued animals. By helping TevaLand’s animals achieve calm and balance, people discover their own capacity for love, kindnes...
TechLit AfricaBuilding Computer Labs In Rural African Schools Our mission is to foster digital literacy. There is a surplus of technology in America and scarcity in rural Africa. We bridge the gap by repurposing laptops and tech equipment to build computer labs in rural African schools. We believe that everybody should live on a level playing field and that the adoption of technology is the most effective equalizer. Our vision is that every child is able to access and leverage modern tools to learn and ...
YogaCareIncreasing Equitable Access To The Healing Power Of Yoga In Under-Resourced Communities The mission of YogaCare is to catalyze the spread of yoga in under-resourced communities to promote health. We partner with neighborhood organizations to develop customized, safe, and welcoming programs for individuals of all levels and backgrounds to manage stress, pain, and chronic diseases, as well as to foster community. All of our yoga programs are free. Headquarters Chicago, Illinois Reach Lo...
New Sector AllianceFellowship Programs To Empower Leaders To Thrive In The Future Of Work New Sector Alliance’s mission is to accelerate social change by strengthening organizations and developing leaders to thrive in the future of work. In cross-sector partnerships with philanthropic funders, nonprofits, and private corporations, our fellowship programs bring together cohorts of highly-motivated, mission-driven professionals committed to making a difference. Employing future-focused practices such as design-t...
Institute For Nonviolence Chicago
Ending Violence And Building Peace In Chicago Through Rev. Dr. King’s Principles And Practices Of Nonviolence Our mission is to end the cycles of violence in Chicago by making Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s principles, practices, and teachings of nonviolence a part of our daily lives. The Institute For Nonviolence Chicago provides conflict mediation, victim advocacy and victim support services, nonviolence training, community organizing, workforce development, and case management, including...
Common Threads
Providing Cooking And Nutrition Education To Children, Families, And Communities Common Threads is a national nonprofit that provides children and families with cooking and nutrition education to encourage healthy habits that contribute to wellness. Through our in- and after-school programs, virtual cooking demos, and parent workshops, we equip under-resourced communities with information to make affordable, nutritious, and appealing food choices wherever they live, work, learn, and play. ...
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Customized One-To-One Emotional Support For Breast Cancer Patients, Families, And Friends After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) nurtures hope and restores confidence in anyone impacted by breast cancer. ABCD provides free, customized, one-to-one support where a breast cancer patient is matched with a professionally trained mentor/breast cancer survivor who shares a similar diagnosis and treatment, age, life stage, and personal interests. Conversations can range from general breast cancer in...
Unify America
Rallying Americans Across The Political Spectrum Over Shared Goals Unify America is a nonpartisan, grassroots nonprofit intent on fixing the way we make our national decisions. Our vision is to replace politics with problem-solving, conflict with consensus, and judgment with empathy by bringing Americans from all walks of life together over shared goals for our nation. Our first program is the Unify Challenge: a one-hour, live zoom call with someone from the opposite side of the political ...
Sanitation Foundation
Promoting Sustainability And Appreciation Of New York City’s Department Of Sanitation The Sanitation Foundation is the official nonprofit of New York City’s Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Leveraging non-traditional strategies to promote sustainability and advance the essential services of DSNY employees, we bring together innovators and the community to create a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable New York City. Our Zero Waste Workshops educate people about low-waste lifestyles to reduc...
TECH CORPS
Providing High-Quality Computer Science And Information Technology Programs For Kindergarten Through High School The mission of TECH CORPS is to ensure that students in kindergarten through twelfth grade have equal access to computer science (CS) and information technology (IT) programs, skills, and resources. Our programs enhance students' early learning and help them to prepare for postsecondary credentials, college, or career. We also deploy tech-savvy talent to assist students and ...
Focus: HOPE
Empowerment And Advocacy Programs To Overcome Racism, Poverty, And Injustice Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty, and injustice. And to build a metropolitan community where all people may live in freedom, harmony, trust and affection. Focus: HOPE provides programs for early learning, youth development, job training, young mother peer support, and senior citizen food security and assistance. Focus: HOPE a...
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Premier Contemporary Dance Company Hubbard Street Dance Chicago brings artists, art, and audiences together to enrich, engage, educate, and change lives through the experience of dance. Hubbard Street is among the most original forces in contemporary dance. As one of the only professional dance companies to perform year-round, Hubbard Street is continually touring nationwide and internationally. Hubbard Street is also deeply involved in the community, providing industry-leading adaptive da...
Mikva Challenge
Action Civics Curriculum And Real-Life Democratic Experiences That Develop Youth To Be Active Citizens Mikva Challenge is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that develops youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society. From classroom civics projects to public speaking competitions to youth-led advocacy work, we believe that inviting young people to take part in real-life democratic activities helps prepare them to be engaged citizens a...
New York Sun Works
Bringing Hydroponic Science Labs Into Public School Classrooms New York Sun Works brings hydroponic farming technology into New York City public schools to teach science and sustainability education from kindergarten to 12th grade. The combination of cutting-edge technology with a year-round, grade-specific science curriculum allows our program to become part of the school's daily instruction, not only covering mandated science standards but also harvesting hundreds of pounds of fresh ...
Anti-Recidivism Coalition
Reentry And Rehabilitative Services To Formerly And Currently Incarcerated People The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) works to end mass incarceration in California. To ensure our communities are safe, healthy, and whole, ARC empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, comprehensive reentry services, and opportunities to advocate for policy change. ARC offers peer support, case management, trauma counseling, housing, education and employmen...
Code Your Dreams
Empowering Underserved Youth To Solve Community Problems Through Coding The mission of Code Your Dreams is to establish the next generation of innovators and disruptors by empowering underserved youth to solve community problems through code. We teach kindergarten through high school students about the entire application development process from ideation to final delivery. By helping students to innovate new technology solutions through code, we equip them with the resources and skills to ...
TevaLand Farm
Animal Sanctuary For Abused, Disrespected, And Neglected Farm Animals TevaLand Farm is an animal sanctuary for abused, neglected, and abandoned farm animals. Located atop New York’s historic Ramapo Mountains, the farm offers a variety of educational programs that encourage participants to both heal and be nurtured as they take an active part in the rehabilitation of rescued animals. By helping TevaLand’s animals achieve calm and balance, people discover their own capacity for love, kindnes...
TechLit Africa
Building Computer Labs In Rural African Schools Our mission is to foster digital literacy. There is a surplus of technology in America and scarcity in rural Africa. We bridge the gap by repurposing laptops and tech equipment to build computer labs in rural African schools. We believe that everybody should live on a level playing field and that the adoption of technology is the most effective equalizer. Our vision is that every child is able to access and leverage modern tools to learn and ...
YogaCare
Increasing Equitable Access To The Healing Power Of Yoga In Under-Resourced Communities The mission of YogaCare is to catalyze the spread of yoga in under-resourced communities to promote health. We partner with neighborhood organizations to develop customized, safe, and welcoming programs for individuals of all levels and backgrounds to manage stress, pain, and chronic diseases, as well as to foster community. All of our yoga programs are free. Headquarters Chicago, Illinois Reach Lo...
New Sector Alliance
Fellowship Programs To Empower Leaders To Thrive In The Future Of Work New Sector Alliance’s mission is to accelerate social change by strengthening organizations and developing leaders to thrive in the future of work. In cross-sector partnerships with philanthropic funders, nonprofits, and private corporations, our fellowship programs bring together cohorts of highly-motivated, mission-driven professionals committed to making a difference. Employing future-focused practices such as design-t...
