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First Graduate
First Graduate's mission is to help students become the first in their families to graduate from college, well-prepared to launch careers that are meaningful to them. We seek to level the playing field for students who are immigrants or children of immigrants, who come from challenging economic circumstances, and who are otherwise disadvantaged in the dominant culture. FG provides them with the long-term support that their more well-off peers receive so that they can be competitive high school and college candidates. And, this long-term investment in their education and exposure to career options sets them on a path to build careers, not just jobs. Education is a right, not a privilege, and we work with students from the summer after sixth grade through college graduation (a 12-year journey) to help them attain their degrees and thereby help their families move out of poverty in a single generation.
San Francisco, California
KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION
*KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION (KCVA) *Who we Are* *KCVA* is a local, volunteer-driven NGO/CBO based in *Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda*. Started in the early 2000s by Kisoro residents who wanted to tackle poverty, HIV/AIDS, and poor farming yields in their own communities. *What we Do* KCVA *utilizes* local volunteers, international volunteers and partnerships to run programs in 5 main areas: 1. *Farming & Food Security* Trains small holder farmers on improved potato, beans, and vegetable farming. Teaches post-harvest handling, kitchen gardens, and links groups to markets. 2. *Women & Youth Empowerment* Forms Village Savings groups + SACCOs. Teaches record keeping, bargaining, and business skills. Helps women speak up in community meetings. 3. *Health Support* Community education on malaria, nutrition, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. Home visits for vulnerable families. Supports school fees for orphans. 4. *Environment* Tree planting and soil conservation on Kisoro’s steep hills. Works to reduce conflict between farmers and wildlife near Mgahinga Gorilla Park. 5. *Education* Back-to-school drives for girls, adult literacy circles, and scholastic materials for vulnerable kids. *How we Work* -Volunteer model : Trained local volunteers mobilize communities and follow up weekly. Keeps costs low, trust high. - *Partnership model*: KCVA doesn’t work alone. It partners with INGOs in Kisoro District and abroad for extension staff and volunteers Founded Early 2000s Status Registered CBO/NGO with Kisoro District & NGO Bureau Based, Kisoro District Uganda **Beneficiaries** Small holder farmers, women, youth, vulnerable children
VIOLENT CRIME VICTIM SERVICES
Violent Crime Victim Services seeks to provide services for victim/survivors of homicide. We endeavor to act as an advocate for these families by offering peer support groups, peer court support, crisis intervention, and peer-counseling. We strive to ensure that victims receive their constitutional rights, due dignity and respect, and have a meaningful role in the criminal justice system.
Tacoma, WashingtonGrowing Hope, Inc.
Growing Hope fosters an equitable and sustainable local food system where all people can grow, sell, buy, prepare and eat nourishing food.
YPSILANTI, Michigan
Patient Empowerment Network
Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. PEN’s mission is to fortify cancer patients and care partners with the knowledge and tools to boost their confidence, put them in control of their healthcare journey, and assist them in receiving the best, most personalized care available to ensure they have the best possible outcome. Our programs enhance patient health literacy to enable shared decision-making and provide informational and educational resources to empower patients and care partners at every step of their cancer journey.
Bothell, Washington
WELLNESS TREE COMMUNITY CLINIC
The Wellness Tree Community Clinic is a group of dedicated volunteer providers and donors who inspire a healthy community by providing free, quality healthcare, education and resources to the underserved.
Twin Falls, Idaho
His Voice Global
His Voice Global partners with local communities to raise up leaders. We are committed to orphans and vulnerable children, widows, and church leadership to see relationships restored and communities renewed.
Midland, Texas
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin's mission is to provide support to Wisconsin families and individuals with Down syndrome through awareness, education, information, programs, services, and the exchange of ideas and experiences. We promote the value of those with Down syndrome in our lives and our communities. We continually strive toward full acceptance, full access, full potential and a full life to make Wisconsin the best supported state for people with Down syndrome and their loved ones.
West Allis, Wisconsin
ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation
In the fight for a DIPG / DMG cure, we help patients and families by funding game-changing research and providing navigation throughout their journey. Powered by parents who have faced a childhood brain cancer diagnosis, many of whom have lost a child, and guided by a Scientific Advisory Council made up of the leading experts in the field, the foundation ensures every dollar possible funds the most promising research anywhere in the world. The foundation was inspired by Chad Carr, son of co-founders Tammi and Jason Carr, and Michael Mosier, son of co-founders Jenny and Mark Mosier. Both boys passed away from DIPG in 2015.
Saline, Michigan
FREE2LUV
Free2Luv® is an award-winning empowerment nonprofit that transforms the bullied to brave, celebrates individuality, and saves lives through the arts. We're addressing the mental health crisis our youth are experiencing by successfully providing safe spaces and tools for youth to thrive, express themselves creatively, become more confident and compassionate, and turn their pain into power and purpose.
Seattle, Washington
SCHOOLS FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD
Schools for the Children of the World is an international non-profit organization that works with local communities in developing countries to design and build schools for children in need. SCW has been working extensively in Honduras for over 15 years and also has projects underway in Haiti, Nigeria, and Liberia. SCW’s main objectives are to provide better educational opportunities through high-quality school facilities and to empower community members to improve their children’s futures.
Avon, Colorado100 Friends
Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.
BERKELEY, California