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THE CENTRAL ISLIP CIVIC COUNCIL IS A NON-PROFIT, COMMUNITY BASED AGENCY DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL ISLIP. THE CICC MAINTAINS THE HISTORIC HEINES HOMESTEAD BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHERE WE OFFER "A STEP BACK IN TIME" ACADEMIC SCHOOLHOUSE PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES AND SENIORS. WE HAVE AN EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY FOR OUR CENTRAL ISLIP RESIDENTS WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES PROVIDED BY OUR VERY OWN GARDEN. WE ALSO SPONSOR FREE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND CULTURAL AND HOLIDAY EVENTS.

Housing Unlimited was started by the Montgomery County Maryland chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, an advocacy and support group composed of over 700 Montgomery County families. The mission of Housing Unlimited is to address the housing crisis for adults in mental health recovery by: - Providing permanent, affordable housing opportunities - Empowering people to be live independently - Helping people move from substandard housing - Helping people move from their aging parents? homes - Providing public education, advocacy and community linkage; and - Bringing persons who need housing together in partnerships

ASD currently operates four Special Care Facilities licensed by the Texas Department of Health: The Ewing Center, Revlon Apartments, Hillcrest House, and Spencer Gardens. ASD serves an average of 175 men, women and children in 152 total bedrooms within 125 privately configured units. Seventy-six percent (76%) of the agency's resident population are racial or ethnic minorities, 24 percent were women. One hundred percent (100%) of the people served by ASD are significantly below the federal poverty line and are classified either as low- or very-low income. The agency has provided more than 326,000 person/nights of housing to more than 1,100 individuals and family members living with AIDS. Along with a home and a mutually supportive community environment, residents at each facility are provided with a range of services individually tailored to empower them to cope with the cyclical impact HIV/AIDS has on people who are living with a disease that often compromises their complete independence.

The Kids Connection Haiti (KCH) mission is to empower at-risk young adults in Haiti to become contributing, self-sufficient members within their communities through education, life skills training, community service, mentorship, and career development. KCH was founded to support a very specific target community: young women and men from 18 to 25 years old who grew up in extreme poverty, whether from orphanages, homelessness, child slavery situations or coming from Haiti’s most challenging slums. KCH welcomes them all. It provides them with support for the next step in life.

Windsor House Adult Day Health (ADH) program became the geriatric program of New Communities Services, Inc. (NCS) in 1977, and currently operates two lively cost-effective adult day health centers. It continues with an excellent track record to keep adults where they want to be- in the familiar settings of their homes and communities and is committed to provide eligible residents opportunities to age in the least restrictive place, with services designed to maintain independence and enhance their sense of self-worth. Windsor House ADH also aims to diminish caregiver stress through respite, support groups, and educational materials.

Mission: The Center for Youth provides comprehensive programs and services from prevention education to counseling to emergency shelter to youth development opportunities with respect for and full participation of youth. We deliver these services with the deep belief that young people, given information and support, want to and can make their own positive life choices.Vision: The Center for Youth will be a model for best practices in partnering with youth so all youth meet their potential.Our Promise to Youth: The Center for Youth is the best organization to turn to for young people seeking to deal with, explore, or understand issues of importance to them from their perspective and on their terms.

The Margaret Home is a residential empowerment program that revives hope for mothers who maintain a limited or broken support network and who struggle with the often-invisible wounds of trauma. Dedicated to serving women through all stages of pregnancy and early motherhood, we provide healing and unconditional love in a comfortable home and caring communal environment that nurtures an empowered spirit and a healthy lifestyle. For each of our mothers, we create a self-directed action plan along with the structure and resources to enable the achievement of personal, educational and professional goals that can lead to independence for a woman and her family.

Lazarus House's mission is to offer guests connected to St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and western rural Kane County, Illinois, who are homeless or in need, hope for the future by providing hospitality, food, safe shelter, and education – tools for life. We strive to make certain that all who enter feel the love of Jesus. Goals are to: 1)help the homeless return to independent living with the skills and habits needed for long-term success and 2)offer services and referrals to help those in need in our community in order to prevent homelessness and support the well being of individuals and their families.

Visions and Pathways (visionsandpathways.org) was New Jersey's first private, 501(c)(3) non-profit youth shelter, incorporated in 1970 and opened in 1973. It is the mission of Visions and Pathways to provide abused, neglected and homeless youth with housing, a stable environment, and supportive services that guide them in becoming self-sufficient.Visions and Pathways addresses the community problems of child abuse, homelessness, runaway youth, and families in conflict. The agency provides 11 programs: Brahma House residential crisis intervention program; Passages, My Place and Whitney House residential transitional-living programs; Prosperity independent-living skills education program; Street Smart street outreach program; Transitional Learning Center for in-house education instruction; Bridge House and Village House, which provide supportive-housing for young adults who are aging-out of the child welfare system, an Arts and Recreation Program, and Transitions Program to provide aftercare services and support for youth who have been discharged from a Visions and Pathways program. The agency's residential programs are located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. There is a satellite Street Smart street outreach office in Morristown, NJ. The Street Smart street outreach program is targeted to adolescents and young adults between the ages of 13 and 21 who are living on the street or in other unsafe environments and are at-risk of sexual abuse and/or exploitation/human trafficking.

At SunCross Foundation, our mission is to create a brighter future by fostering sustainable development, empowering our community, and preserving the environment. We envision a world where people live in harmony with nature, embracing responsible practices that safeguard the planet’s resources for generations to come. We work with our local community through education, healthcare, and skill-building initiatives. By providing access to quality education and healthcare services, we strive to uplift disadvantaged communities and enhance their overall well-being. Our goal is to break the barriers that hinder progress and cultivate a society where every individual can reach their full potential. SunCross Foundation believes in the transformative power of innovation and technology. We actively support research and development projects that promote clean energy, conservation, and eco-friendly practices. By promoting sustainable solutions and raising awareness about environmental issues, we aim to protect our precious ecosystems and combat climate change. As a non-profit organization, we value transparency, integrity, and collaboration. We actively seek partnerships with like-minded individuals, corporations, and organizations to amplify our impact and create meaningful change on a global scale. Together, with our dedicated team, volunteers, and supporters, we are driven to make a positive difference in the lives of people and the health of our planet. Join us in our journey to create a world where humanity thrives in harmony with nature, leaving a legacy of sustainability and compassion for generations to come.

Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency Inc. (SEICAA) is a private non-profit organization that has provided a variety of services to low-income, disabled and elderly residents in the seven southeastern Idaho counties since 1969. SEICAA strives to alleviate the devastating effects of poverty through SEICAA’s active mission. SEICAA is dedicated to providing opportunity and support for individuals and communities to thrive and reach their fullest potential, promoting self-sufficiency and greater economic independence through services, education, affordable housing and training. SEICAA serves all 7 Southeast Idaho counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, & Power

Homeless Youth Connection’s (HYC) mission is to eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth and create lasting solutions for a successful future through community support and increased awareness. HYC's goals are to provide homeless teens with case management, housing, basic needs and services as they make positive, life-affirming choices toward becoming responsible, productive adults. At Homeless Youth Connection, we believe that together with educators, government agencies, churches, community partners, local corporations, service organizations and compassionate and caring community members, we will be able to help youth who are experiencing homelessness find strength and hope for a successful and sustainable future.