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We strive to build a world that respects the rights of every person, where all young people, regardless of their differences, have the opportunity to reach their full potential, and where their abilities and positive contributions as leaders of change are recognized. Help those who need it the most! Basic goals Expanding the economic rights and opportunities of young people Access to education and health services for young people Improvement of young people's access to a good and productive employment Countering and preventing cases of domestic and gender-based violence

"The Little Leaguers of Kenosha, Inc. was established in 1952. Over time, the rudiments of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play remain intact. We are dedicated to securing a healthful surrounding where children are given the opportunity to express their physical and emotional gifts in a rewarding and maturing manner. The integrity of Kenosha’s Little League will flourish through multiple game participation and further supplemented by tournament team competition. Our chief objective will always be to instill an enriching experience for each child geared to their individual level of comfort and desire."

CTF was born from the idea that the world would be a better place if we were all given the opportunity to give back. Established by a group of water women, we feel it is our calling to help others by teaming up with local organizations globally to raise awareness and address social, environmental, health and safety concerns in the places we visit. We aim to bridge the gap between the traveler and our projects enabling travelers to add a life-changing experience to their journeys and add purpose to travel.

They exist to serve individuals with Down syndrome by providing a fun, active, and supportive environment to enable our Athletes to grow both physically and personally by engaging them in activities that positively impact athletic, social and emotional development. Our vision is that every individual with Down syndrome will conquer their challenges and achieve their fullest potential. Buddy Up For Life is passionately dedicated to raising the bar by focusing on increasing the quality of life for our Athletes with Down syndrome via three fundamental pillars: cultivation of increased independence, promotion of greater health and wellness, and fostering of meaningful friendships.

Mission, Vision and Values Mission Our mission is promoting the development through education, health and work culture in poor zones prioritizing children, teenagers and youngsters. Vision We are aware of the needs of the community of Paso del Rey and nearby neighborhoods, and we want t be an open organization, providing support and promotion, to offer a prosperous future for its members. Values We want to build based on the values of "Family, study and work, slidarity, effort and perseverance; ia, estudio y trabajo; solidaridad; esfuerzo y perseverancia; friendship, generosity and loving the truth,the community and the country..."

Special Love provides a strong, nurturing environment for children with cancer and their families; through its free camps and get-away weekends, emergency financial assistance, personal development programming for young adult cancer survivors and educational scholarships for young adults who want to move on from cancer and on with their lives.Since its inception in 1983, nearly 1,000 children and families each year benefit from Special Love’s support, coming from up and down the east coast, as well as areas all across the country through its unique partnership with the National Institutes of Health.

YWCA Evanston/North Shore is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. We are a social justice organization that works in the areas of: racial justice and civil rights women's empowerment and economic advancement health and safety of women and girls we do this through: direct service education, training and outreach advocacy We empower thousands of individuals to transform their lives and make our communities more just and equitable for all its members. We invite you to stand with ywca evanston/north shore in our mission and our work.

PLAY International is a charity founded in 1999 on a conviction: sport is a source of solutions to our societal challenges. Its mission is to cocreate and implement education and inclusion projects for children and youth in vulnerable situations, using sport and sport games as educational tools. The NGO works in particular on issues such as access to and retention in school, gender equalitý, community reconciliation, health prevention, environmental education, living together, changing the way we look at disability... Since its creation, it has implemented educational and humanitarian projects, in France and internationally in 20 countries, for the benefit of nearly one million children.

It is the Nashville Dolphins' mission to combat the alarmingly high statistic of drowning deaths in children and adults with special needs. The Nashville Dolphins provide lifelong, comprehensive adaptive aquatic lessons ranging from water safety and survival through competitive swim team programming for individuals with special needs at no cost to the families. In addition, we empower our participants to experience the joy and pride of being a lifetime member of the Nashville Dolphins family. Our programs aim to enhance the quality, health, and safety of the daily lives of both our participants and their family members, within a safe and socially supportive community environment.

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES, HEALTH AND FITNESS OF YOUTH IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH WINTER SPORTS.Our goal is to help introduce 100,000 youth to winter sports each year. Increasing the activity for each of these children will contribute to the national fight against obesity. The National Winter Sports Education Foundation will accomplish this by:Convening local organizations around the development of continuously sustainable, effective programs;Fostering local, regional and national collaboration that leverage the unique skills and capabilities of individual organizations;Identifying, sourcing and making available financial and other resources;Being the repository of information and best practices for access by participating and support organizations; and

North Star Reach offers life-changing camp experiences for children with serious health challenges and their families. Campers at North Star Reach experience all of the fun, joy and independence that all children receive at camp and appreciate a rare sense of normalcy. Campers leave with improved self-esteem, restored childhood and a sense of accomplishment at attempting challenges in an environment that provides physical, emotional and medical support and supervision. Campers, staff and volunteers are all impacted in a positive way by the camp experience. Additionally, parents have a much-needed opportunity for respite and many report that their children return from camp with a new sense of autonomy and independence.

Our mission is to support the creation, development and improvement of urban squash and education programs across the United States and around the world. We strive to achieve our mission in three main ways:Growth: Launch urban squash and education programs in new citiesProgram Quality: Ensure the highest quality programming among our members by identifying and sharing best practices, tracking data, evaluating programs, developing leaders, and creating opportunities to exchange ideas and engage in professional developmentStudent & Alumni Opportunities: Organize educational programs, tournaments, and squash camps for urban squash students to promote learning, health, integrity, and the pursuit of excellence