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We provide a little joy and happiness to kids who have had a rough time. We believe every child should have access to enriching opportunities, the knowledge that their community cares for them and hope for their future.

Made in Brownsville wants to make technology and design/build creativity accessible to at-risk youth in Brownsville. We seek to employ youth to learn iterative design, fabrication, multimedia marketing and communication skills to give them the technical and leadership tools they need to change the narrative for themselves and their community. We believe that there are incredible gifts in Brownsville youth that can be triggered through actively engaging their interest through science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) content; and bridging the gap between them and opportunities to exercise those principles with real projects. Made in Brownsville engages at-risk youth to change the narrative and reality of violence and chronic disease through community organizing, planning and design.

To develop and support innovative and inclusive mentorship opportunities that will inspire the next generation of diverse healthcare leaders for underserved communities.

Use soccer as the vehicle for children to rise out of poverty through education, self-empowerment and sport in Cameroon, Africa.

Alternatives in Action inspires Bay Area youth to realize their leadership potential and prepares them for college, career and community life through dynamic educational, skill-building and real world experiences. Our schools, programs and partnerships provide innovative opportunities and supports that help children and youth succeed and ultimately become contributing adults.

Need in Deed transforms teaching and learning in Philadelphia’s public school classrooms grades 3-8 by connecting the classroom with the community. We do this by- listening to what students tell us about the strengths and challenges of their communities and how they would like to make a difference - engaging students in learning that makes connections between the world they see around them, the community issues they care about, and the skills and concepts of the school curriculum - supporting classroom educators in using effective teaching strategies   - bringing the city’s professionals and practitioners into the classroom

Our vision is to empower all children to develop the self-confidence they need to succeed. With your generosity, we fund youth empowerment programs that provide marginalized kids with a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn, build self-esteem, and have fun.