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LEAP's mission is to develop the strengths and talents of young leaders who create and implement year-round, community- and school-based programming designed to achieve positive academic and social outcomes for children living in high poverty urban neighborhoods. Our goal is to create and implement a multi-tier mentoring model where young people of all ages are welcomed, educated and provided opportunities to grow within LEAP.

Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) works on behalf of the 15 million Americans with food allergies, including all those at risk for life-threatening anaphylaxis. This potentially deadly disease affects 1 in 13 children in the United States – or roughly two in every classroom. FARE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was formed in 2012 as the result of a merger between the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network and the Food Allergy Initiative. FARE’s mission is to ensure the safety and inclusion of individuals with food allergies while relentlessly seeking a cure.

Lambda Legal is a national legal organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people (LGBT) and all people living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

We exist to train local Community Health Workers with basic health knowledge and skills to improve the health of their own communities. Our vision is the end of preventable diseases in underprivileged areas globally by Educating, Empowering, and Equipping local health leaders, whose impact will change the course of their community.

FEEST is an organization led by youth of color in South Seattle and South King County working to improve health in our schools. Focusing on the need for more healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food at school, FEEST centers young people as leaders toward concrete changes in our food systems. Our mission is to set the table for young people to transform the health and equity of their community by gathering around food & working towards systems change. At the foundation of our work are youth-led dinners where students gather around food and build community with peers. Breaking bread together builds lasting connections that become a foundation for long-term organizing. Rooted in radical joy, we are building power toward policy changes that increase food access for all students.

TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, & SUPPORT SERVICES.

The Cove Center for Grieving Children provides hope and healing for grieving children and education and training for those working with them in the community.

St. Christopher's Foundation for Children supports the core health needs of children through clinical care, outreach, research and education in the the community served by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.

CHCF (The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families) combines education and advocacy to expand opportunities for children and families, and strengthen the voice of the Latino community.

The Genesis Foundation for Children funds and oversees clinical, educational, and therapeutic programs for children born with genetic disorders, rare diseases, and disabilities. Our mission is to do whatever we can to ensure that these children reach their full potential.

For families of children with special needs, the Centers for Exceptional Children is an advocate that helps the entire family thrive by providing a holistic and integrated program of therapeutic, social, and educational services.

THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN EMPOWERS EDUCATORS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BY ADVANCING EFFECTIVE PRACTICES, PROGRAMS AND POLICIES TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS.