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Using the arts to change lives through quality urban entertainment, life changing ministry & relevant educational programming. In a time when our arts educational system is under attack; where budgets are being minced; and administrators, teachers, and programs are being eliminated as a means to mitigate financial shortfalls, CBG Arts remains committed to providing the community with educational experiences in the arts. We are fulfilling our promises to the youth and future leaders of our community by providing them with rich and rewarding learning opportunities. Our performing arts workshops are taught by trained teaching artists who share the same commitment to inspire an appreciation for the arts and create a realm where each student can grow into the leaders they have been called to be. This means that the arts are not just a mere recreational activity but something that helps them find their voice and their purpose. Something that turns a group of students into a gang who uses the arts as their “weapons of warfare”.

The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum, on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, celebrates women's progress toward equality - and explores the evolving role of women and their contributions to society - through educational programs, tours, exhibits, research and publications. The historic National Woman's Party (NWP), a leader in the campaign for equal rights and women's suffrage, owns, maintains and interprets the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum. One of the premier women's history sites in the country, this National Historic Landmark houses an extensive collection of suffrage banners, archives and artifacts documenting the continuing effort by women and men of all races, religions and backgrounds to win voting rights and equality for women under the law. The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum and the National Woman's Party are committed to preserving the legacy of Alice Paul, founder of the NWP and author of the Equal Rights Amendment, and telling the untold stories for the benefit of scholars, current and future generations of Americans, and all the world's citizens.

The mission of the Pasadena Master Chorale is to cultivate appreciation of classical choral music through high quality performance and education. Founded by Jeffrey Bernstein in 2008, The Pasadena Master Chorale is an auditioned community chorus presenting affordable high-quality choral concerts and educational offerings to the greater Pasadena Community. In 2017 the Pasadena Master Chorale was awarded second place in the American Prize in Choral Performance. During its decade of service to the community PMC has presented over 100 performances and enjoyed collaborations with the The Gamble House, Pasadena Playhouse, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, and The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. PMC also offers a robust education program at no cost to participating students. Each year, through its unique Listening To The Future project, PMC pairs local high school composers with a professional composer mentor for a year of study. At the end of the year PMC presents a concert of the music composed by these students.

Living Dream Arts provides art programs and live performances to underserved communities in the Bay Area and around the world. We strive to provide moments of joy and possibility, to enrich communities, and to tap into the confidence, collaborative spirit and imagination of every life we touch. We envision a world where creativity and inspiration flourish, hope overcomes fear, and everyone may dream their life and live their dreams. We endeavor to educate, engage and empower. We intend that the work we do with an individual will allow them to ripple positivity through their community by leveraging skills learned in our programs - including collaboration and communication through self-expression. We hope that our beneficiaries may utilize these skills to amplify their voice and support positive change in their world. To date we have performed free shows for over 20,700 individuals in underserved communities and provided ongoing arts programs for an estimated 5,200 of our intended beneficiaries.

Shirzanan works to expand access to sport for Muslim women and girls worldwide. We use sports and media to catalyze discussion and advancements in women's rights and gender equality. We produce and disseminate stories - particularly to populations whose governments limit free information and women's rights. Shirzanan is the Persian word for "female heroes" and an apt description of the Muslim female athletes who triumph over cultural, social and religious barriers to excel at sport. We promote them as role models who speak out and stand up against discrimination. To shape a positive narrative around Muslim females and counter stereotypes exacerbated by mainstream media, we train female journalists to cover female athletes and train female athletes as role models and advocates. We uphold the Olympic Charter's statement that "The practice of sport is a human right." Everyone deserves access to sport and its consequent health, academic, economic, social and gender equality.

The Pacific Post Partum Support Society (PPPSS) offers support to women and their families who are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety (PPD/A), as well as to women who are pregnant and experiencing emotional distress. The Society's support program is based on a self-help/mutual aid model. Trained group facilitators and telephone volunteers support mothers attending PPPSS groups throughout the Lower Mainland of BC, and during public phone hours staff provide helpful information and understanding support to callers (Tel. 604-255-7999). PPPSS also offers information nights for partners; interactive talks at mother and baby groups; workshops, lectures and training programs for interested groups and professionals; and free information in print. Publications for sale dealing with PPD/A include "A Self-Help Guide for Mothers", "Un guide pratique pour les méres", "A Reference Manual for Group Facilitators", and "A Reference Manual for Telephone Support Volunteers".

The Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms (BB&B) Society of Boston was formed in the spring of 2016 by Music Director Steven Lipsitt and the musicians of the former Boston Classical Orchestra. A new Board of Directors, led by Professor Herbert F. Voigt, Ph.D., is determined to continue a beloved and time-honored tradition of great, expertly performed orchestral concerts presented in one of America’s most historic spaces, Boston’s Faneuil Hall. Following debut concerts in March and April of 2016, and thanks to the generosity and loyalty of supporters, BB&B presented a full 2016 – 2017 season of subscription concerts to excited, enthusiastic audiences. Sharing the stunning musical virtuosity of its own professional musicians, world-class guest soloists, and a level of quality that has been the hallmark of concerts in its Faneuil Hall home for many years, BB&B renewed old friendships and developed new ones, laying the groundwork for a bright future as Boston’s newest professional orchestra.

Our mission is to empower future generations to access equitable cross-cultural and technological education through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) activities. We do this by: 1. connecting students and teachers to educational opportunities through travel 2. assisting students in all stages of research, application, and preparation for study abroad. 3. creating educational exchange programs that provide cultural and academic enrichment Implementing practical learning approaches in the traditional education sector since 2014 EBI is passionate about helping students expand their boundaries. We do this by developing and implementing programs to help students and educators become more equipped to thrive in our globalized society. We foster cultural awareness in our U.S. students -- and work to bridge the digital divide in the Ghanan community through project-based learning. We want to tear down the education sector's limitations by promoting practical and globalized learning approaches to prepare students for today’s globalized economy.

As grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, 3GDC constitutes a living memorial that preserves and honors the legacy of our grandparents through education, advocacy, and community-building. 3GDC empowers third-generation survivors in our nation’s capital and the greater Washington region by creating space to share our common experience and elevating the voice of our unique constituency. We pledge to stand together against anti-Semitism and hatred; never will we be bystanders in the face of injustice. We will reflect the diversity of third-generation survivors, build relationships with communal and educational institutions in our area, and welcome the participation of all those who support our mission. Ours is the bridge generation between the grandparents who helped raise and teach us and the future generations who will only know them through our memories. 3GDC will ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust and its stories of heroism and humanity will not only be passed down through books, art, or film but in the voices and memories of those whose families forever bear living witness to history.

Tahanan Sta. Luisa (TSL) is a crisis intervention and recovery center whose mission is to provide rehabilitation for physically/sexually abused and prostituted street girls, between the ages of 11-15 years old upon admission. TSL is a non-government organization (NGO) and one of only three residential centers within Metro Manila which focuses specifically on the admission of pre-adolescent/adolescent street girls - one of the most vulnerable and marginalized demographic groups in the Philippines. TSL provides residential care for street girls for these formative years, assisting the girls in their journey through their social, physical and emotional development and growth, while also supporting them to overcome the traumatic negative experiences of their past. TSL can accommodate up to 23 girls at a time and since it was founded in 1997, it has supported 560 street girls. The ultimate goal for TSL is to support the girls in their healing and recovery, facilitate the reconnection with their families (where feasible), and prepare them to be productive and independent members of society in the future.

3GNY is an educational non-profit organization founded by grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. As a living link, we preserve the legacies and the lessons of the Holocaust. Our mission is to educate diverse communities about the perils of intolerance and to provide a supportive forum for the descendants of survivors. Our generation is the last living link to survivors. It is primarily through us that future generations will hear the actual stories of our grandparents’ survival. We must ensure that others see the human face of the Holocaust, as well as understand its details, its place in history and how it is viewed and discussed today. To accomplish these goals, 3GNY creates forums where members meet, learn, connect and share ideas. Founded in 2005 with a group of six, 3GNY’s membership now exceeds 2,000. We have diverse programs, including museum tours, film screenings, theater engagements, discussion groups, book readings, visits and dialogue with survivors, Shabbat dinners, Jewish cultural events, inter-generational gatherings, genealogy workshops and field trips.

Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. GiGi’s Playhouse programs  are a place for parents/caregivers to share ideas and network with one another. We invite caregivers to communicate their needs, questions and concerns with one another, and promote connections to be made in support of each other. GiGi’s programs embrace the family and help aid the development of a healthy, successful relationship between parents, individuals with Down syndrome and siblings. GiGi’s Playhouse programs support families in developing high expectations for their son or daughter with Down syndrome. Many families are blindsided by a diagnosis of Down syndrome in pregnancy or at birth. GiGi’s programs aim to help parents overcome the diagnosis and maintain high expectations for their child to achieve success in social, educational and employment opportunities in the future.  Our staff and volunteers support parents in maintaining high expectations, even through challenging periods of time. By encouraging their child to follow routines and participate fully, parents take a big step in recognizing their child’s potential.