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Better Health 4Kids is a local non-profit care program serving low and moderate income families with children. Better Health 4Kids is not an insurance. Our mission is: Fostering access to preventive healthcare and advancing evidence based prevention and education for the optimal health of children and their families. We accomplish our mission through three programs: The Children's Health Fund providing temporary financial assistance to families with uninsured and underinsured children so they may access preventive health care from a Pediatrician; evidence based projects implemented in a Pediatric practice to improve the quality of health care delivery and standardization of practice; and collaboration with academic institutions in the implementation of research to improve the health of children and their families.

Our organization provides support, understanding, comfort, and hope for those who have lost a baby. Our support groups are a "safe haven" for parents to come share their heartache over the loss of their baby.

Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation inspires underserved children to reach for their dreams through innovative reading programs and by advancing the cause of early childhood literacy. We partner with and fund breakthrough reading programs that combine technology with books to raise literacy skills, increase overall academic success and life potential. We also work to engage and involve families and the community around the importance of early childhood literacy through events and advocacy that inspire children to dream big.

Our mission is to facilitate youth participation and intergenerational partnership in global decision-making; to support collaboration among diverse youth organizations; and to provide tools, resources, and recognition for positive youth action.

The mission of National Students of AMF Support Network is to connect and empower college students grieving the illness or death of a loved one to support one another and channel their grief towards community service.

VisionAshoka envisions a world where Everyone is aChangemaker: a world that responds quickly and effectively to socialchallenges, and where each individual has the freedom, confidence andsocietal support to address any social problem and drive change. MissionAshoka strives to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world's citizens to think and act as changemakers

JWOC runs projects in Southeast Asia that reduce poverty levels, increase educational and economic opportunities and empower recipients and supporters, inspiring ongoing social change.

Girls Write Now (GWN) provides a safe and supportive environment where girls can expand their natural writing talents, develop independent creative voices, and build confidence in making healthy choices in school, career and life. GWN provides at-risk New York City high school girls with emerging writing talent an opportunity to be custom-matched with a professional woman writer who serves as her personal mentor and writing coach, meeting with her weekly for the duration of an entire school year, and for up to four years. GWN also enrolls each student in a vibrant writing community; all mentees and mentors gather monthly for genre-based group writing workshops conducted at our brand-new offices in midtown Manhattan. The year is punctuated by three annual readings, college and career prep seminars, field trips to cultural events, and endless opportunities for scholarships and publication.

Redefine the summer learning experience for underprivileged students.

Two Feet Project is an organization dedicated to instilling hope and promoting positive change in the youth of Kenya. Using mentorship programs and sports as platforms, Two Feet Project aims to equip Kenya’s underprivileged youth with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to overcome the obstacles that keep much of Kenya’s population in poverty.  Two Feet Project strives to prepare the Kenyan youth to be catalyst for change in their own communities and for them to be examples of leadership as they stand on their own two feet and end the cycle of perpetual poverty and hopelessness that permeates their culture.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) is a community development corporation serving the Vernon-Central neighborhood in South Los Angeles.  With a focus on youth & young adults, CRCD's mission is to better sustain, coordinate, and improve local planning, development, and community services that address the needs of low-income and working class residents and small businesses of South Los Angeles.  CRCD works with residents, businesses, community organizations, and civic leaders to foster a safe and economically vibrant community where young people have opportunities to thrive and contribute to neighborhood revitalization.  CRCD was founded in 2005 with assistance from the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.