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To strengthen, empower, educate, and connect communities through the universal language of music.

To advance the cultural, educational, and economic empowerment of East Palo Alto youth and families.

Mission and Vision:  Chess in the Schools is a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to improving academic performance and building self-esteem among inner-city public school children. Chess is a powerful teaching tool that can break through barriers to help the most disadvantaged students learn skills that translate into academic and lifelong success. Over the past two decades, we have seen how an effective chess education curriculum can change lives. But, learning chess is just the first stebut no one will dispute that the numbers are unsatisfactory. This appallingly low statistic is even lower for minority students and those who live in poverty. Many education experts agree that increasing the high school graduation rate starts with early intervention. Chess in the Schools believes that elementary school students need to develop basic analytical skills that lead to academic success throughout their school career. To develop these skills, Chess in the Schools teaches the complex game of chess to thousands of New York City public school children every year.

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ACCEPT DONATIONS WHICH WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN NORTHEAST INDIANA FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANNELING FOOD AND FEEDING HUNGRY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.

To use our collective experiences to offer peer support. coping skills, and education to parents and siblings of those who suffer from the disease of addiction, and to parents who have recently lost a child to addiction.

WITS sets students on a trajectory for success by building critical literacy skills and developing positive self-identity through teacher led professional development and volunteer powered mentorship programs.

Soccer in the Streets improves the lives of kids by providing access to the benefits of sport through high quality community-based soccer programs.

The Young Masterbuilders in Motion inspires, connects, and empowers young women orphans, adoptees, and foster youth alumnae to thrive

To help youth in foster care to heal and grow from trauma & rejection through the power of storytelling and filmmaking; changing the trajectory of these youth, from adversity to achievement. KITS’ Screenwriting and Filmmaking Program delivers comprehensive and therapeutic arts education/training, which has assisted our youth in mitigating their pain and finding their power; as well as securing entry level jobs, internships and post-secondary school admission. Each year culminates in an annual KITS Awards – our version of the "Academy Awards".

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, through direct service and advocacy. In partnership with schools and at Girls Inc. centers, we focus on the development of the whole girl. She learns to value herself, take risks, and discover and develop her inherent strengths. The combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based programming equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities and rights for all girls.

The mission of Girls On the Run of Los Angeles is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of East County Foundation is to acquire, develop, invest and manage funds and other assets for the purpose of supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County, Inc.