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The NOCCA Foundation champions the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. We build philanthropic, lasting partnerships. We invest in young artists, their mentors and the community through programs that encourage educational and cultural innovation. HOW WE SUPPORT NOCCA: The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts was founded in 1973 and opened its doors to students in 1974. Today, NOCCA is Louisiana’s arts conservatory for high school students, offering intensive instruction in Classical Music, Creative Writing, Culinary Arts, Dance, Drama, Jazz, Media Arts, Musical Theatre, Theatre Design, Vocal Music, Visual Arts, and academics. Students come from across Louisiana, attending via full-day, afternoon, and after-school sessions. Admission to NOCCA is by audition, and there is no tuition. The NOCCA Foundation (formerly The NOCCA Institute) is NOCCA’s nonprofit partner, providing supplemental funding for NOCCA and advocacy for its world-class program. Some of the Foundation’s more notable endeavors include: a Student Success Program that pays for students’ classroom supplies, college application fees, required private music lessons, fees associated with important summer training programs across the country, as well as emergency food support; an Artists-in-Residence Program that brings more than 100 professional visiting artists into NOCCA’s classrooms each year; the capital campaign for NOCCA’s current home and expansion projects like Press Street Gardens; a wide array of arts classes for adults; and concert, gallery, and literary events for the community. The Foundation also oversees rentals of the NOCCA campus, making it available to arts organizations, individuals, corporations, and other groups.

The purpose of the Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association is: (a) to award scholarships and other grants to deserving students of Stuyvesant High School ("the School"), (b) to maintain the relationship of alumni to the School and to each other through written and other communications, and social, academic and other events, (c) to render aid and cooperation to the School in order to facilitate academic and extracurricular programs and other student activities, and (d) to raise funds, by dues, contributions, events and otherwise, in order to support those activities which result in the furtherance of items (a) through (c) above.

Yeshiva High School for Girls Inc, aka Ma'ayanot, is a Yeshiva and college preparatory high school for girls dedicated to the following objectives: to foster the development of a Torah personality: -whose life decisions are guided by the values and traditions of a Halakhically committed community -who strives to build a personal relationship with God through fulfillment of מצות, study and reflection -who is committed to acting with integrity, compassion and respect in her relationships with people -whose general conduct is informed by both a love and fear of hashem to provide an academically stimulating and challenging program that: -promotes active, critical, and creative thought -fosters both the discipline and joy of learning -sharpens the student's ability to communicate articulately and effectively -encourages collaborative intellectual activity and respect for the opinions of others to provide curricular and co-curricular programs that: -tap a variety of student strengths and talents -develop the student's proficiency in the use of technology and other resources -encourage the development of leadership qualities, initiative and teamwork to foster in the student the development of: -self-awareness and self respect -a sense of responsibility for personal academic achievement -an appreciation for her ability to impact on her environment to foster in the student an awareness of: -her membership in various communities including family, school, Jewish nation, the united states and the world at large -her obligations and commitments to those communities -the centrality of Israel in her life -the rich texture of the world around her to attract teachers who: -possess superior academic credentials -demonstrate broad-based knowledge coupled with expertise in their specific disciplines -exhibit personal integrity and commitment to the philosophy of the school -employ effective pedagogic strategies to meet the individual needs of students -strive to grow professionally and to share their expertise with their colleagues

Founded on a tradition of honor and the pursuit of self-discovery, Episcopal High School engages students in a challenging college preparatory education.   The School fosters empathy and responsibility for self and others through a commitment to spiritual inquiry and growth in a fully residential community. Students are encouraged to think creatively, work collaboratively, develop individual passions, and celebrate the talents of others.   Sharing diverse life experiences, ideas, and values, students learn humility, resilience, and mutual respect. Through access to the educational and cultural resources of the nation's capital, students are inspired to understand and embrace a changing world. Together, faculty and students take initiative as informed citizens and environmental stewards.   Episcopal strives to prepare young people to become discerning individuals with the intellectual and moral courage to lead principled lives of leadership and service to others.  

Society of Young Inklings helps young writers—regardless of their circumstances—find their voices and make their mark on the world. We currently reach over 900 students annually in over 230 programs. Your donation will help us: - Offer free workshops and scholarship assistance to 15% of our kids who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford writing instruction and mentorship - Offer our free Inklings Book program to publish student stories and poems - Build online classes to reach writers of every background everywhere - Create an online community where passionate writers can be inspired, share their writing journey and publish their work. Every dollar adds to the strength of our collective story. Join us in bringing the power of story to young writers.

Mission Statement: CJDS sets the standard for elementary education built on Jewish beliefs. We have a vision that the children of Charlotte Jewish Day School will…. Know that being Jewish is the essence of who they are Develop a relationship with G-d that is always present Recognize the value of all people and embrace the opinions of others Be independent lifelong learners who take risks, achieving personal growth and development See the Torah as a blueprint for their lives Be resourceful in seeking solutions through critical thinking and intellectual curiosity Have the courage to stand up after they have stumbled Understand that it is more important to do their best than to be the best Be a contributing, caring and knowledgeable member of our community, our country and the world Nurture a love for Israel, Hebrew, and the Jewish People, past, present and future

Donations made will be distributed to Crew Nation, Teammates for Kids, and Rivertree Academy. Crew Nation: Crew members are the backbone of the live music industry, and we hope you’ll join us in supporting them through this temporary intermission until we can once again unite millions around the world through the power of live music. Teammates for Kids: Quite simply, Teammates for Kids exists to do everything we can to help kids. It’s that simple and that important! We accomplish our goals by partnering professional athletes, corporations, celebrities and now, for the first time, individuals from the private sector. Rivertree Academy: Rivertree Academy educates under-resourced students to live life well: following Jesus, thriving academically and transforming their community.

Nestled in the nation’s capital in the richest museum complex in the world is the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, a model early childhood program that places children at the center of every experience. The vast collections are the foundation for the culturally diverse curriculum, which offers a rare opportunity for learning. As an organization, SEEC is a leader in the field of museum-based education and influences practice within museums and schools. Our educators apply best practices recognized in the early childhood field and enrich the children’s learning through an object-based approach to teaching, sharing the rich stories associated with these objects in ways that make the curriculum deeper and richer. Museum educators within the program build on the practice established within the SEEC model, serving as content experts on the museums and blending theory and practice as a basis for outside consulting and professional development.

Viewpoint School is a welcoming, vibrant, and collaborative community that offers a challenging and enriched college preparatory education in a nurturing environment for students in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. The School embraces students and families from diverse cultures of the world and teaches the history and wisdom of these traditions. Viewpoint inspires a love of learning and develops those qualities which provide strength and direction for a lifetime. The School promotes among its students respect, integrity, responsibility, and optimism. The School celebrates its love of country by commemorating our nation’s holidays and honoring its finest traditions. Viewpoint affirms in its assemblies and programs the ethical principles inherent in all religions. Viewpoint’s students learn the importance of service to others and to the greater community with the expectation that this introduction becomes a lifelong commitment. Viewpoint recognizes the uniqueness of each child and is committed to the preservation and development of that individuality.

Founded in 2001, Contra Costa Jewish Day School (CCJDS) is an outstanding Kindergarten through 8th grade independent school serving families from all backgrounds. We believe in the whole child approach to learning -- fostering the intellectual, physical and spiritual growth of our students. We are committed to providing our students with extraordinary teachers, small classes, and a vibrant, supportive environment where they develop into a critical thinkers and effective communicators -- and love school! Our students practice the core Jewish values of kindness, community service, justice and respect for others and we integrate community service into the life of our school family in keeping with our Jewish commitment to making the world a better place (tikkun olam). Our strong academic program supports asking questions, connecting ideas and solving problems across all subjects.

An Achievable Dream (AAD) is a nationally recognized K through 12 program dedicated to the belief that all children can learn and succeed regardless of their socioeconomic background. AAD operates two schools in a unique public/private partnership with Newport News Public Schools (NNPS). NNPS provides instructional and support elements common to all city schools, including basic curriculum and staffing, student services, transportation, food service, and maintenance. An Achievable Dream raises funds for and operates additional components that contribute significantly to the program's effectiveness. The focus at all grade levels is that college and successful careers are achievable for everyone.

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.