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The August Wilson Center for African American Culture engages regional and national audiences in its mission of preserving, presenting, interpreting, celebrating and shaping the art, culture and history of African Americans, utilizing the rich history, legacy and culture of African-Americans from Western Pennsylvania as a foundation. Donations from people like you helped the August Wilson Center complete the construction of a magnificent cultural facility in Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District! Now that our doors are open, your support is needed more than ever to help The Center become a premier destination for experiencing African American history and culture, literary arts, dance, music, theater and a broad range of cultivation events and programs. 

Action Works Nepal (AWON) is an organization dedicated to addressing extreme poverty and human rights issues through its "Miteri Gaun-Let's Live Together Campaign." AWON firmly believes that an individual's place of birth should not determine their worth and that discrimination should have no place in society. Our mission is guided by the principle that everyone, regardless of their background, has the right to live together harmoniously, and everyone is responsible for contributing to this collective effort. AWON operates with an integrated approach, focusing on various aspects of social justice and empowerment. We strive to uplift vulnerable, marginalized, and socially excluded communities through partnerships, human rights movements, and result-driven programs. AWON's ultimate vision is to create a prosperous and healthy society, not just within Nepal but also beyond its borders. We believe in the philosophy of "living together irrespective of differences. The organization's primary goal is To empower communities so that they can overcome poverty, illiteracy, and access to health services, and help them live in a just and peaceful manner. Objective of organization is: To improve the livelihoods of communities through humanitarian, educational, and vocational result-driven programs around political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental empowerment and help communities to embrace peace, growth, and sustainable development

The Guitar Center Music Foundation believes that music participation is an essential element in the fabric of an enduring society. The organization aims to keep music education alive and available in our nation’s schools and communities. Founded in 2005, this public charity has reached over 300,000 people through its grants of instruments to music education programs. These grant recipients, which give more people the opportunity to make music, include school music classrooms and community-based organizations. Guitar Center Music Foundation was formerly known as Fender Music Foundation.

The Los Angeles Music and Art School (LAMusArt) is a 501 (c )(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide underserved students of the East Los Angeles community with equitable, multidisciplinary, and year-round access to high quality artistic programs in music, visual arts, dance, and drama regardless of their race, gender, aptitude, or financial standing. We believe affordable and accessible arts education programs work to benefit young students and the community by expanding one's world outlook, sharpening one's creative skills, and contributing to one's social, behavioral, and academic development.

The mission of the Children Are Us Foundation is to provide "lifelong education and lifelong care" by offering lifelong education for individuals with intellectual disabilities and ensuring lifelong care within the community. We believe that intellectual disabilities are just a part of life's challenges, and with the love, care, and support of parents, society, and the government, we can overcome all obstacles. Additionally, through professional vocational rehabilitation and specialized job guidance, we aim to improve the intellectual and physical abilities of individuals with disabilities, enhance their work capabilities, promote self-reliance, and facilitate their integration into social services.

Inclusion and Support Aprocor Foundation is a non-profit organization created in 1989. We support people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our mission is to contribute to improve their quality of life, supporting their life plan and promoting a social inclusion model in all areas. We believe in each person, in their strengths, abilities and in their valuable contribution to society. We accompany them to exercise their rights to full citizenship. Our strategy is to inquire about their dreams, goals and their needs, so we can search for opportunities and offer the best support. Our aim is to be a fully centered person organization.

Words Alive connects children, teens, and families with the power of reading. Our mission is to open opportunities for life success by inspiring a commitment to reading. We envision a world where everyone is connected to the power of reading and the innumerable ways that it enriches our lives. We also know that empowering experiences turn individuals into agents of change and advocates for their own education, and that when everyone can read, whole communities thrive. At Words Alive, we believe that the world we envision is made possible through the simple, essential, and effective act of reading together.

Upturn Arts is a fun and creative program that teaches children in the New Orleans community to explore and build confidence in themselves as artists. We believe in providing arts enrichment opportunities for all children, and never turn students away due to financial restraints. Upturn Arts provides after school and day-long summer and holiday programming at our main site, NOLA Spaces, opening our doors to all children in the New Orleans community. We also identify schools and community centers without arts education programs and partner to deliver these services.

MISSION STATEMENTL.A. GOAL provides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to increase their independence and employability through educational, vocational and recreational programs. L.A. GOAL's art and outreach activities educate the community about the abilities of people with disabilities.VISION STATEMENTOur vision is to create a more open society where people with developmental disabilities can enjoy full inclusion in their communities. To accomplish this, L.A. GOAL teaches the world about how people with developmental disabilities can better our lives. It is a magical reciprocity that we believe has long been overlooked.

The American Technion Society supports the growth and success of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, a global innovation powerhouse. Our investments in the Technion’s research, education, and innovation efforts advance critical breakthroughs that benefit the State of Israel and the global good.With headquarters in New York City and offices around the United States, we are donors, alumni, and stakeholders who believe that when the Technion is strong, Israel is strong — and our world is a better place. We fund scholarships, research, labs, and facilities that have helped produce world-changing contributions and supported Technion for decades

ECDC has always believed that each child should be treated as an individual and has the opportunity to develop at his or her own pace with our low teacher/child ratios. The classroom environment promotes our philosophy that children learn through play with many independent choices available through the day. We have many self-directed activities as well as large and small group activities. We believe that the process of learning is more important than the product. Children are encouraged and supported by our trained staff as they play and learn. Having our graduates well prepared for kindergarten is an important goal at ECDC. goals and objectives our classes are child centered with activities designed to meet each child’s developmental needs. The goal of ecdc is to foster social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth in a nurturing and secure environment. Our program has three different cornerstones: • learn through play: we believe that all preschool children learn best through play. Each child is treated as an individual and has the opportunity to develop at his or her own pace. Our classroom environment reflects this philosophy with many independent choices available through the day. At ecdc, the process of learning is more important than the product. • parent involvement: the most effective education results from a partnership between parents and teachers. For this reason, ecdc was established in 1977 in sherborn as a parent cooperative. Parents spend time in the classroom interacting with their child and the teachers. The minimum time requirement is quite modest, between 4 and 7 times per year in the classroom as your child’s “guest. ” there are additional opportunities for parents who are interested, and additional involvement is welcomed. • qualified and committed staff: qualified, committed, caring and enthusiastic teachers are the cornerstone of an effective early education program. A certified early childhood educator directs ecdc, and all of our teachers have or are working toward early childhood certification. We support continuing early childhood education for our teachers.

Communities In Schools Pittsburgh-Allegheny County (CISPAC) is an affiliate of the nation's largest stay-in-school network. Nationally, Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, and the only one proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates. CIS emphasizes 5 Basics. We believe that every child needs and deserves: 1. A personal one-on-one relationship with a caring adult 2. A safe place to learn and grow 3. A healthy start and a healthy future 4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation 5. A chance to give back to peers and the community