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The agency's mission is to provide people with disabilities and their families support to attain independence, self-determination, integration and acceptance by others through education, exploration and experience.

To provide services for people with disabilities and their families that enhances the quality of their lives

The mission of Dress for Success Worcester is “to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing the network of support, the professional attire and the tools to help women thrive in their work and in their life.” We provide a continuum of educational programs and support services as well as professional apparel year-round to women throughout Central Massachusetts. These services create a successful transition into the workforce and support ongoing progress towards self-sufficiency and economic independence. We know that it is through meaningful and long-term employment that women will achieve economic success, stabilize their families, and strengthen our communities.

The Gender Equality Law Center (GELC) is a 501(c)(3) Brooklyn-based non-profit law and advocacy center committed to advancing laws and policies that promote gender justice and racial equity in all aspects of public and private life. Using an intersectional lens, we break down barriers that limit opportunities for low-income women, LGBTQ and gender non-conforming individuals on the basis of gender and/or sexual orientation as well those that are created by institutionalized discrimination and stereotyping. In order to bring about the most effective change, we use a unique blend of strategies, including: 1) direct legal services and impact litigation; 2) community focused trainings and organizing; and 3) legislative and systemic policy advocacy.

SUPPORT OF TORAH SCHOLARS

TO OFFER PROCESS-DRIVEN CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS SERVING CHICAGO AND THE NORTH SHORE SUBURBS, AND TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS WITH A CREATIVE OUTLET & A WELCOMING PROFESSIONAL SPACE, MAKING INDUSTRY-GRADE TRAINING ACCESSIBLE TO ANY STUDENT.

We inspire hope in women and older adults for a joyful and fulfilling future. We do this by teaching women the skills they need to earn living-wage careers in the construction trades, and by providing hands-on training through our repair and renovation work for older adults who want to safely and comfortably age-in-place in their own homes.

Providing survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation with the support and resources needed to attain economic empowerment

To provide job preparation, career readiness skills and training resources to opportunity youth and adults in the Dallas County Texas area (and social media). Our goal is to encourage and motivate individuals to strive for growth, advancement, and/or continued education. In addition, it is our goal to create community partnerships with business owners and community leaders who support our mission.

We connect unhoused people with the neighborhood by offering dignified, no-barrier-to-entry opportunities for positive social connection and support while beautifying public spaces.

To provide roof reconstruction and related vocational training to residents of underserved communities throughout Puerto Rico. PRoTechos was founded with the dual mission of rebuilding damaged roofs in underserved communities throughout the island while providing residents with basic carpentry training, addressing both housing needs and the shortage of skilled construction workers in Puerto Rico.

The organization is dedicated to serving those most in need in our community - the disabled, the handicapped, the poor and the distressed. Our programs address homelessness and abandonment with housing and care.