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The Worcester Youth Orchestras, Inc. Founded in 1947, the Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) have maintained a presence in Central Massachusetts for more than 60 years offering musical training, orchestral experiences and fostering life long friendships for aspiring young musicians. The mission of WYO is twofold - first, providing youth with an educational and enjoyable musical experience to build the qualities of teamwork, self-discipline and diligence that will benefit them now and as adults. And second, providing accessible live musical performances and cultural enrichment to the greater Worcester community.

Founded in 1954, Lyric Opera of Chicago's mission is to express and promote the life-changing, transformational, revelatory power of great opera. Lyric exists to provide a broad, deep, and relevant cultural service to Chicago and the nation, and to advance the development of the art form. Lyric is dedicated to producing and performing consistently thrilling, entertaining, and thought-provoking opera with a balanced repertoire of core classics, lesser-known masterpieces, and new works; to creating an innovative and wide-ranging program of community engagement and educational activities; and to developing exceptional emerging operatic talent.

Coro’s mission is to strengthen the democratic process by preparing individuals for effective and ethical leadership. At Coro, we believe that meaningful impact comes from collaboration: people in business and communities, schools and unions, government and nonprofits, working together to find creative solutions and strengthening our democracy. We equip people with skills, knowledge, and networks to collaborate and drive innovative solutions wherever they are. Coro graduates gain a deeper understanding of how the world works, the leadership skills to improve it, and a network of engaged and influential peers to help them reach their goals.

We, the Society of the Third Street Music School Settlement, believe that a knowledge and appreciation of music and the arts is fundamental to the development of each individual and that the arts provide unique opportunities for cultural exchange and community understanding. Thus we affirm that: It is the mission of the School to provide quality education in music and the arts, primarily to children of New York's Lower East Side, in an environment that nurtures achievement and creativity and offers to all who attend, regardless of artistic ability or economic circumstances, the opportunity to pursue their own personal development and enrich the quality of their lives.

Latino Literacy Now is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in North San Diego County. The mission of the organization is to promote literacy in the community in all forms: reading, educational, financial, health, and community awareness. We strive to achieve this through partnerships with appropriate other organizations as well as with our own programs. To date, over one million people have been involved in some way with the organization’s programs which are divided among two main program areas: Author Programs, and Education and Literacy Programs.

The mission of the ACCE Institute is to improve the lives of low income and working families in California by carrying out and supporting work that fosters community improvement and civic participation. The ACCE Institute conducts research on critical issues of concern to low- and moderate-income communities, educates the public and policy-makers about these issues, and provides capacity-building trainings to individuals and organizations. Additionally, the ACCE Institute works to increase the civic engagement of low–and – moderate income communities by helping local organizations develop non-partisan civic engagement efforts that encourage active public citizenship and voting in low and moderate-income communities.

Our mission is to change lives through accessible music education and experiences.Goals Provide music education to all ages and abilities. Improve self-esteem, communication and social skills. Reach out to underserved populations. Provide a safe, encouraging environment in which to explore music. Provide a nurturing environment to serve people with disabilities. Values We believe that music is an essential part of our lives. We believe that music develops essential life skills. We believe in nurturing creativity. We value the process of exploration and inquiry. We value the diversity of the communities we serve.

State Voices is committed to creating a fair and just society by advancing racial equity and working to make our democracy more accessible, inclusive, and representative. The State Voices Affiliated Network is a nonpartisan infrastructure of permanent state-based coalitions called “State Tables,” advocates, and organizers fighting for a healthy democracy and political power which includes Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI people, and all people of color (BIPOC). The work we do is guided by a simple mission: using data and technology, people-powered campaigns, and coalitions to collectively build a multiracial democracy that allows everyone to thrive and live in their full dignity.

Warrior Outdoor Leadership for the Future (WOLF) WOLF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides research and education for Gold Star and underserved Youth with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills to be the future Leaders. WOLF provides accredited curriculum, training and career building programs for the underserved youth in our military and our local community. Students are provided travel, tuition and hands on training with certified trainers, teachers and professors, where they participate in classroom programs, outdoor leadership challenges, team-building mission critical use case scenarios, career mentoring, resume-building workshops, community outreach, and networking for internships.

Founded in 1991, this Washington, DC-area nonprofit is modeled loosely on the Aspen Institute and works with top-level executives in all professions to address the deep personal and public issues of modern life from the perspective of faith. Its mission is to contribute to the transformation and renewal of society through the transformation and renewal of leaders. The board and staff are Christian in commitment, but its programs are open to leaders from all faith commitments (or none) and are held in a seminar style that focuses on themed readings and respects the perspectives of all participants. Particular focus areas include ethics, character, motivation, responsibility, philanthropy, and freedom of conscience, all addressed in the context of history and the great ideas of Western civilization.

The mission of the School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA) is to improve the mental and physical health of children of all ages and abilities by engaging them in the joyous creativity of acrobatics and circus arts. SANCA offers experiences that are physically challenging, socially enriching, encourage participation in the arts, and reach youth of all ages and abilities who have the least access and opportunity to participate in healthy, creative, physical arts activities. SANCA gives youth a safe, social, constructive environment to be physically active, to learn physical literacy, and to learn physical creativity and performing arts. Our programs create opportunities for young people to explore their interests and build positive relationships with peers and adults.

GLISI's mission is to uplift school leaders > transform mindsets and action > create vibrant cultures of innovation > build excellent and equitable schools. We believe teachers are the key to creating learning environments that support every student, regardless of neighborhood, family income or race. To achieve this vision, GLISI works with teams of educators from school districts to craft strong leaders in education who have the will, skill, and courage to disrupt the status quo and create excellent and equitable learning environments for all. In the past five years alone, GLISI has served more than 80 school districts and more than 7,000 Georgia teachers who influence the lives of over 1.7 million students across our state.