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Our vision is to provide employment opportunities for all individuals who are differently-abled by finding meaningful careers that leverage their unique talents and interests. Mission statement: Develop careers for individuals with different abilities that reinforce independence, resilience, and purpose.

Project IOWA’s mission is to serve as a bridge between unemployed and underemployed persons seeking livable wage careers and employers seeking workers; thereby transforming lives and benefiting communities.

To provide personal and professional development for teenagers who face social and economic barriers that impact the quality of their lives

Career Gear builds strong families and communities by empowering men who are low-income to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency.

The Possible Project utilizes entrepreneurship to inspire young people who have untapped potential, empowering them with the skills required to achieve enduring personal and professional success. We guide our students through a novel dynamic curriculum, hands-on work experience, and assistance with entrepreneurial endeavors and career goals. We strive to have all our students use their skills to move through a high-level career path and improve their communities while remaining committed to the principle that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!

Tailored for Success empowers job seekers to become economically self-sufficient by providing resources, skills training and supportive reinforcement.

Our mission is to educate, advocate and develop housing for individuals who suffer from the combined effects of chronic homelessness and serious mental illness.

The NRC strengthens individuals and communities by providing opportunities for neighbors to build relationships, access resources, and develop the skills to enhance their lives and determine the fate of the community. The Neighborhood Resource Center is about neighbors working together to reach personal and community goals.

The mission of the Tompkins County Workers’ Center is to stand up with all people treated unfairly at work. We will support, advocate for, and seek to empower each other to create a more just community and world.

We help people improve their quality of life through work and related services.

The mission of Maryland Community Connection is primarily to establish, operate, and maintain services in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through trained, qualified, and fairly compensated staff, Maryland Community Connection services will assist each person to achieve a greater degree of social and economic independence and reduce the need for subsidized lifestyles. Maryland Community Connection policy requires that these services be provided to eligible Maryland participants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, or marital status.

Saved Hands Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empower individuals with marketable job skills that increase their earning potential. We provide training and job placement assistance. Saved Hands Foundation serves Washington DC metro region with wrap-around services for people who want to increase their professional marketability through hands-on workforce readiness training and counseling services. Our focus and main emphasis is helping individuals that are currently living at or below the poverty level including the vast homeless population. This includes those of all ages, gender and background who are committed to gaining or improving their professional marketability. Often there are no financial resources available to enable individuals to attend a traditional educational institution. These individuals are forced to accept minimum wage employment which is simply never enough to support themselves or their families. Our participants include unemployed individuals, veterans, ex-offenders, single parents, individuals with disabilities, and the homeless.