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Arts on the Block, a nonprofit arts organization with a nearly 20-year history in the region, is the only hands-on studio art apprenticeship program in the region offering youth and young adults the opportunity to learn about art, design, and business by engaging in real-world public art commissions. We recruit, train, place, and support youth and young adults with art and design aptitudes who might not ordinarily be introduced to entry-level jobs and career paths in the creative industries. AOB apprentices join one of our existing studio crews led by master teaching artists and supported by a team of management professionals. AOB crew members work their way up through summer intensives and year-round projects to produce large-scale mosaic public art. Along the way, they receive customized professional skills training, connect with our creative network, and pursue individualized plans for success in creative careers.

The primary purpose to join and organize Ecuadorians, their families and friends or other nations that live in California so that jointly we can carry on projects of assistance to those in need in Ecuador and in the United States. AECalifornia carries on its objectives by social activities, intellectual, cultural, sports and events of service to the community. The organization is open to the public at large and welcomes anyone who shares our ideas and not for profit activities, our mission and objectives. We share friendship, typical Ecuadorian food and that of other countries. Together we plan projects to help our brothers and sisters in need in Ecuador and in the United States. We share our friendship, culture, music, singing and dancing and organize activities to raise funds to carry on our charitable activities in support of hospitals, nursing homes, emergency relief, medical missions, for children and the needy. We support the medical missions from American doctors going to Ecuador to perform surgeries on Ecuadorian children and the poor.

To provide those supports necessary to enable people with developmental needs to live as independently and fully as they desire within the community. In support of our mission, we believe: people with developmental needs are unique individuals with the same thoughts, desires, and dreams as anyone else. Each individual possesses gifts and talents that enhance and nurture the richness and diversity of the community. Each person’s capabilities, desires, and dreams will be the foundation for service choices and the individual receiving supports and services always comes first! The development of service options for each person will be enhanced by an environment and attitude which is supportive and nurturing. Planning and decision-making can best occur through the commitment to a strengthening of a dynamic partnership between the individual, family, friends, the community and excentia. This network of relationships is integral to our mission and central to the concept of “excentia”. With a commitment to excellence, we look forward to your involvement and participation as an individual, a family member, or someone looking to make a real difference as a staff member or volunteer. We also appreciate your confidence and support in excentia.

Moms Helping Moms Foundation provides underserved families in New Jersey with equitable access to the essentials they need to provide their children a with safe and healthy start. Moms Helping Moms Foundation started out as a simple idea by a group of new mothers who shared the common ideal that no baby should ever have to go without life’s basic necessities. Our plan started simply – we would collect donations of essential baby items from families who no longer needed them and pass them on to families who did. Over the years this simple idea has turned into a large network of passionate, caring, like-minded people who work together to help thousands of babies and young children each year. Through partnerships with community organizations, social workers, homeless shelters, schools, and others we have collected and distributed millions of diapers, clothing, formula, nursing supplies, strollers, car seats and countless other baby essentials to hundreds of thousands of families.

Center for Municipal Development (CMD) is a non-governmental organization aimed at facilitating sustainable economic, political, legal, social, informational and intellectual development of towns, cities, districts of Tajikistan. Within its mission, the CMD has identified the following organizational tasks: o Develop and introduce policies and concepts for regional and local development in Tajikistan o Research, monitor and conduct comparative analysis of conditions, features and trends of municipal development in Tajikistan and Central Asia countries; o Implement socio-economic, educational and legal support programs, local and international collaboration for sustainable and improved human, social and economic capacity of cities and districts, including settlements and villages of Tajikistan; o Facilitate social partnership and cooperation between governmental, commercial and nongovernmental entities at the local and regional levels, as well as partnerships with foreign counterparts; o Support local public authorities and self-government institutions in development and implementation of reforms in local planning, budgeting and management areas; and o Render methodical, advisory and legal assistance to public service enterprises in quality service improvement and expansion at local level.

Our mission is to secure an active, long-lasting, and unified support to children with cancer in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our vision that every child in Bosnia and Herzegovina has an equal and secure upbringing. We are a non-profit organization that offers services to children with cancer. The Association Heart for Kids with Cancer was founded in 2003 with a mission of creating best practices and opportunities in treating and supporting pediatric cancer patients and cancer survivors, as well as providing professional and financial help to children with cancer and their parents in Bosnia and Herzegovina. To this day, our ultimate focus has remained the same: providing help and support to pediatric cancer patients, survivors and their families. Our organization has been steadily developing ever since its inception. In 2016 we have built The Parents' House, a modern residential building with 10 apartments located on the premises of the Clinical Center of the University in Sarajevo, which provides housing for children undergoing therapy and their families. The Parents' House functions as a separate and independent project of our Association, and is financed solely through our fundraising activities. This has solved a major problem in our field of work, as the Clinical Center of the University in Sarajevo does not have means of accommodating parents of children undergoing therapy, most of which come from areas outside of Sarajevo. We document and closely monitor all our activities. As we are in a constant and direct contact with our clients, their feedback provides a valuable source of information for us. We use questionnaires, evaluation forms and pre/post interviews to derive quantitative and qualitative indicators in order to measure a relative success of our initiatives. All our activities are meticulously planned in advance, and monitored and evaluated along the way and retroactively. We rely extensively on short term and long term strategic planning to set the goals and objectives, and to determine the best way we use resources to tackle problems or exploit opportunities. Since all our operations are funded through fundraising activities and institutional and individual donations, we have put a special emphasis on transparency. We conduct external financial audits and employ independent consultants for all issues of any degree of sensitivity. We are proud to boldly claim that, on account of our dedication, achievements, and our meticulous approach to work, we enjoy a complete and unreserved trust of our clients, governmental institutions and the general public in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Biosphere Expeditions is an award-winning not-for-profit conservation organisation, and a member of IUCN and the UN's Environment Programme. For us successful conservation is the collective effort of individuals. We invite everyone to join us on our wildlife and wilderness projects all over the world. Whether young or old, become a citizen scientist for one or two weeks, or more. The foundation of our work is science and local need. We focus on sustainable conservation projects that target clearly defined, critical issues that humankind has the power to change. You, our international volunteers, work hand-in-hand with local biologists and communities to drive positive outcomes for biodiversity - the creation of a protected area for snow leopards in the Altai is just one recent example. Biosphere Expeditions is a member of the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) and of the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Governing Council & Global Ministerial Environment Forum. Achievements include the implementation of our conservation recommendations and species protection plans by numerous national and regional governments and NGOs, the creation of protected areas on four continents, scientific and lay publications, as well as capacity-building, training and education all over the world.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is a leader in the movement to end poverty in Los Angeles County. Our work brings together individuals and institutions - private, public sector and voluntary - to create pathways out of poverty and improve the quality of life for all Angelenos. Through our 10-year plan, we focus on long-term solutions in three interconnected areas: * Ending homelessness by ensuring access to permanent housing with support services * Increasing high school graduation by improving academic achievement in middle school *  Enabling low-income families to achieve financial stability through job training, placement and asset-building supports  Ending poverty requires a multi-pronged approach. Through our work, we: * Provide expert research on our community's most pressing problems; *  Convene unique partnerships to develop solutions to the challenges we face; * Advocate for local, state and federal policy changes to alter the systems that keep people in poverty; *  Invest in 130 programs that get results and give people the support and tools they need to lift themselves out of poverty - for good.

Mission A non-profit organization envisioned to give a hand to hundreds of needy children and to extend the other to everyone who desires to help. Objective to include children in an annual health care control plan, provide educational and preventive health care programs, promote better habits within the community & general school support. (hygiene education and supplies, food, school supplies, clothes, etc.) Geographic Impact We help underprivileged children in remote zones of Argentina. The children we work with live in villages where resources are limited and access to basic human needs such as drinkable water, electricity and medical care are not guaranteed. They walk barefoot 5 to 8 km to school and consider themselves lucky if they get one meal a day. Since 2005, he have reached out more than 10000 at-risk children and their communities We provided food and critical medical and dental attention and taught fundamental health care throughout 15 provinces of Argentina (a total of approximately 100 communities (They are primarily native Argentinian communities with different cultures and native languages, e.g. QOM/Tobas, Wichis, Coyas, Guaranies)

The Social Cooperative "KORE" onlus was founded in 2006 by the will of a group of citizens of various cultural and professional backgrounds who are sensitive to social issues, they organized themselves autonomously and voluntarily to offer the territory useful services to face and prevent some of the causes more widespread than youth, family and social problems. A reality of the non-profit private social that, in the context of services to the person, works to encourage the development of the community through the planning and management of social promotion paths and educational-cultural interventions. To date, the Cooperative is a consolidated reality in the area that collaborates on a stable basis with numerous public and private entities. It can count on a group of extremely qualified and motivated collaborators (psychologists, psycho-pedagogists, trainers, social workers, educators and community leaders), a professional network which - through team work - integrates aspects, methodologies and strategies designed to foster interpersonal relationships. In particular, the Cooperative has set itself from the outset as a priority mission that of training and education of the younger generations, proposing a close school-family-territory alliance, in view of the prevention of phenomena such as bullying and violence and the elimination of the stereotypes of gender in recognition of equal opportunities.

Pace Center for Girls believes our communities are stronger when girls and women have the opportunity to thrive. We do this by fostering safe and supportive spaces that help our girls achieve their goals beyond what they believed possible . Our exceptional team of counselors and educators take into consideration each girl’s unique strengths, experiences as young women, and history with trauma when creating their individualized plans of care. In support of of our vision, Pace offers full academic services, counseling, life-skills training, career preparation and more in 23 communities and growing. We have seen transformational improvements among our girls personally and professionally. Seven out of 10 girls graduate from high school, pursue higher education or secure employment after the program, and nine out of 10 have experienced overall academic improvement. All girls, regardless of their story, deserve safe and supportive spaces to overcome obstacles that help them become strong, compassionate and successful women. When girls are offered the tools and support they need to succeed, a ripple effect occurs in our families and communities. If you also believe that strong communities begin with strong girls, learn how you can be a part of the change by visiting www.pacecenter.org.

1 Life Fully Lived is a 501c3 nonprofit that serves as a personal development organization. It is comprised of entrepreneurial individuals that present personal growth conferences to help people better dream, plan, and live their lives to their full potential. At these family-friendly, positive lifestyle conferences, speakers present uplifting messages that cover all areas that are important to your life balance including genuine contribution, age defying health, authentic relationships, accountability, and achieving financial freedom through horizontal income. 1 Life provides proven guidelines for attaining your dreams and inspiration for you to enable the dreams of others. It is through this lifestyle design that we are able to create abundance that allows the freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment that we desire. As you experience success and create the best version of yourself, you help show others how to do the same. As we rise, we lift. Through our 1 Life Fully Lived Dare2Dream program, we are helping inspire and create young entrepreneurs (generally underserved youth ages 12 - 21) through goal setting presentations and appreciative inquiry. Our mission is to empower our next generation to change their lives and live a life full of hope driven by passion and purpose to be our new successful leaders.