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LIGHTHOUSE RANCH FOR BOYS INC

The Lighthouse Ranch was founded in March 1979 by Jim and Lovella Yohe. It is located on a beautiful 40 acre site in Southeast Louisiana. Over one thousand boys have lived at the Ranch and have benefited from its program. Lighthouse Ranch for Boys is a Louisiana licensed, Class A child residential facility located in Loranger, LA. The program is designed for boys (12 through 17 years of age) whom are in need of a stable environment. Many of the over 1,000 boys which have lived at Lighthouse Ranch since its founding in 1979, have been victims of abuse, neglect, drugs, and unstable home environments, which have left the boys to develop maladaptive behavioral issues. By providing a stable, consistent, and structured environment which is both educational and therapeutic in nature, Ranch boys are able to focus on improving their lives. The Ranch has an on-campus accredited school, Lighthouse Christian Academy, with a Master Certified teacher. The school is recognized by the Tangipahoa school board as an Alternative Educational Program. Upon admission to the Ranch, most boys are struggling with academics, with wide learning gaps, a history of poor school attendance, and/or failing grades which places them at high risk for “dropping out” of school and repeating the cycle of poverty. By utilizing a one-on-one approach in a relaxed but structured environment, boys are able to work to close learning gaps, and work ahead in their academics. In addition to classroom style learning, Ranch boys are able to participate in horsemanship and agriculture electives. Learning how to care for animals, ride horses, grow a garden, prepare meals, and complete chores not only allows for the development of future employable skills, but fosters a spirit of independence and growth. The goal is to give residents a foundation for creating better future.

LORANGER, Louisiana

Colorado Preservation,Inc.

Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) promotes historic preservation statewide by providing advocacy, education, outreach, and preservation services to communities and individuals.

Denver, Colorado

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Kids With Heart National Assn

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Center for Student Opportunity

There’s something special about being the first…especially being among the first in your family to attend and graduate from college. That’s where Center for Student Opportunity (CSO) comes in. CSO is a national nonprofit based in Bethesda, Md. that works to empower first-generation college students on the path to and through college. We define “first-generation college student” as anyone whose parents or guardians have not completed a four-year college degree.We know that for students who don’t have a family history of higher education, being the first to go to college requires support and encouragement sometimes not found at home, in school, or in the community.

Bethesda, Maryland

GREATER CINCINNATI WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL

Greater Cincinnati's focal point for international education, interaction, and communication.

Highland Heights, Kentucky

SAVE CRYSTAL RIVER

The mission of Save Crystal River is to bring back the beautiful crystal clear water for future generations by removing built-up muck and decayed material from the waterways and replanting native eelgrass to restore Crystal River to its natural plant-based ecosystem and crystal clear spring-fed waters.

CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida

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BLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE CENTER

To care for native wildlife by integrating veterinary medicine, rehabilitation, education, and research.

BOYCE, Virginia

Denver Homeless Voice, dba, The Denver Voice

To facilitate a dialogue addressing the roots of homelessness by telling stories of people whose lives are impacted by poverty and homelessness and to offer economic, educational and empowerment opportunities for the impoverished community.

Denver, Colorado

Center for Advancing Domestic Peace Inc

Center for Advancing Domestic Peace, Inc (CADP) is a 501(c)(3) corporation continuing the work begun in 1996 by the West Side Domestic Abuse Project to provide partner abuse intervention services within the City of Chicago. Under the leadership of its co-founders, Dr. Christine Call and Dr. Charlie Stoops, the Project incorporated in 2003 with the mission to end domestic abuse through comprehensive, culturally responsive direct service, community education and outreach, and research.

Chicago, Illinois

COMMUNITY WATER CENTER

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Visalia, California

ICNC/KINZIE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

ICNC advocates for the interest of business on Chicago’s Nearwest Side. ICNC strengthens both start-up & emerging companies by providing business development assistance as well as information and links to public and private resources and services. ICNC, an employer-driven organization, develops programs and services in response to the needs of the companies it represents. In addition to the $2.5 million a year in revenue from its incubator (operated by ICNC and its 501 (c)(3) affiliate, the Kinzie Industrial Development Corp or KIDC), ICNC receives over $700,000 a year in funding from government and foundation grants – positioning it to offer extensive no-cost services to local companies and tenants. Today, ICNC is comprised of over 400 member companies and represents the Nearwest side’s rapidly growing business community, comprised of over 2,000 small businesses. Select programs include: -IL Small Business Development Center (SBDC -IL International Trade Center (ITC) -Business Advocacy -Incubator Space