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The In the House Festival brings live performances of all kinds (including all genres of music, dance, theatre, storytelling, spoken word, burlesque, and more) into the homes of Vancouver. Living rooms and backyards become intimate cultural spaces where artists can perform to an attentive audience, promote their talents and freely explore their genre. Shows are multicultural, multi-disciplinary and open to all ages. It is a space where audience can connect closely with each other,meet new people, create friendships and experience artists face to face. There are several components to In the House. 1)The In the House Festival which takes place the first weekend of June. 13 houses open up their doors to over 70 acts over 3 days. 2)A yearly performance-based haunted house which is visually stunning and leads the audience through a story told through theatre, music, circus and dance vignettes. 3)Story-book pop-up dinner/theatre shows such as Alice in Wonderland and more.

The Mennonite Heritage Village brings to life the Mennonite way of life from the 16th century to today. The forty-acre (17-hectare) site features a typical village main street, including a general store, a 19th century one-room store, print shop, blacksmith/tinsmith shop/saddlery, livery barn (converted to a restaurant serving delicious traditional meals), original log-house, 2 house-barns, Mennonite private school, and an Old Colony church. Visit an authentic sod dug-out home (semlin), working windmill, public school, historic church, and farm yard. See farm animals, vintage tractors, farm equipment and vehicles, steam engines, pioneer skill demonstrations (on special event days) and much more. The museum originated in 1958 as a project of the Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society. The 1990 Village Centre contains a permanent gallery depicting the history of Mennonites, and a temporary gallery. Over 45,000 visitors a year experience Pioneer Life through us. Help us tell the story.

The Lethbridge Public Library connects you to ideas at our two community gathering places, the Main Branch in the heart of downtown and The Crossings Branch in West Lethbridge Centre, as well as on our Bookmobile which travels across the City. We invite you to log on to our 24/7 accessible virtual library at www.lethlib.ca. Visit the Library to enjoy speakers, forums, music, symposiums, an art gallery, festivals, craft fairs, info sessions, current events discussions, free Wi-Fi and public use computers. Our youth programs begin with babes and extend right up to toddlers, tweens and teens. We have a vibrant adult literacy program at the Main Branch called 'Read On'. Your Library card gives you access to fabulous databases like Ancestry.ca and Mango. Use it to download your favourite eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines. Borrow DVDs from our amazing Blockbusters Collection and take a bestseller home today from the popular TopReads Collection. In 2012 730,460 people visted the Library.

As Latvians, our cultural and spiritual identity is intimately connected to nature and its many cycles. As an agrarian society, the lives of ancient Latvians very much revolved around the seasons and all of nature’s phenomena. This relationship influenced the Latvian culture and traditions over the centuries, and this is legacy carries on with us today. It is this connection that we find at the heart of our stories, dainas, dances and songs. Natural cycles are the basis for our celebrations; Jāņi, Ķekatas, Mārtiņi, and Metenis are all examples of festivities that correspond to the changing of the seasons. In the summers, the cities in Latvia are nearly deserted, as everyone is out in the countryside. It is in Shelton, Washington, in our home nestled in the woods, that the West Coast Latvian Education Center strives to give voice to our rich culture and traditions. Whether it is through an informal gathering of friends for a weekend camping trip, one of our more formal and structured summer programs, or something else in between, the West Coast Latvian Education Center’s goal is to provide our community with rich, meaningful experiences. We hope to not only honor our culture, but also provide those interested with a worthwhile education, and provide a means for our community to come together and celebrate that which connects us and makes us unique.

A large part of The Museum's focus is to collect and preserve historic vehicles, and a great deal of importance was placed from day one on acquiring a great number of significant vehicles of all shapes, sizes, makes, models, and purposes. As the Museum's popularity grew as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit educational institution, people came to realize that it was the perfect tax deductible home for their prized possession. Our first donation was a beautifully restored 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet from Annapolis, Maryland. Since then, we have taken in donations from all over the world varying greatly from single vehicles, to multiple vehicle collections, rare automobile components, artwork, photographs, books, and automobilia. Our education programs are built around the curriculum of the California educational system, making The Petersen an excellent place to take children on a field trip. Our free bus program ensures that children that come from disadvantage schools can still visit The Museum. We educate people of all ages. From monthly Discovery Days in our Discovery Center, to Teacher Salary Point Workshops, to a full complement of very knowledgeable docents who volunteer their time every day to help educate visitors, we do our best to make sure that everyone who leaves The Petersen Automotive Museum learns something.

Mission To foster fraternity among the Tamil Speaking community living in San Antonio to create and promote interest and knowledge of Tamil language and culture in the community, by organizing educational, literary, cultural, social and charitable activities in a non-partisan, secular and non-political manner strictly conforming to the laws of the country. Provide a unified forum for Tamils in this area: SATS aims to provide a platform to facilitate interaction among the area tamil people. Promote Tamil culture: ‘KalthonRimaNthonRAkAlammunbemunthonRimuththakudiyilpiranthavanThamizan’. Tamil culture is unique in many respects. SATS strives to promote and preserve Tamil culture Celebrate Tamil festivals: To celebrate festivals such as Pongal, Tamil New Year and Deepavali every year. Organize special projects in Tamil Nadu: For the development of Tamil Nadu, several SATS members are involved in various projects such as College Scholarship fund and Charity clubs. Promote Tamil scholars and artists: To encourage Tamil Scholars and artists from Tamil Nadu to contribute for the growth of Tamil language. Help other Tamils: To help other Tamils in San Antonio and surrounding areas feel at home. Actively participate in Federation of Tamil Associations of North America (FeTNA): To foster unity among different tamilsangams and to support FeTNA, SATS actively participates in the annual FeTNA conference. Make Tamil youth aware of our heritage : To educate and encourage Tamil youth to learn, appreciate, and abide by the Tamil culture

The Battery Conservancy, a non-profit educational corporation, was created in 1994 to revitalize The Battery and renew the spirit of Castle Clinton National Monument, the park's major landmark. The goal is to return The Battery and Castle to their historic roles as the center of cultural life in the Harbor and Downtown New York. The historic Battery, at the southern tip of Manhattan, is one of the most visited parks in New York City. An estimated 6 million people visit The Battery and the Castle annually, including national and international tourists, school children, and local residents and workers in Downtown Manhattan. Sweeping views of the Harbor and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island frame the setting for New York's premier waterfront park. Visitors stroll along the 1500-foot Admiral Dewey Promenade at the water's edge, which is also the point of departure for the many ferries taking people to harbor attractions. The park's 25 acres are home to 21 monuments, memorials and works of art, many related to the Battery's role in the history of immigration and defense. The Conservancy plays a pivotal role among organizations vitally interested in the future of The Battery, the downtown district, the waterfront, the quality of community life and the environment in New York. New York City owns and maintains Battery Park through the Department of Parks & Recreation; the U.S. government owns and maintains Castle Clinton through the National Park Service; and both are major sites in New York State's Harbor Heritage Area. Warrie Price, founding President of the Conservancy, serves as the City's Battery Park Administrator and the State's Heritage Area Director.

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is one of the most exciting performing arts organizations in Indiana. The Philharmonic’s mission is to inspire and foster a lifelong love of classical music through performance and education. Led by Music Director Andrew Constantine, the Philharmonic performances reach more than 200,000 people every season at the majestic Embassy Theatre, the Auer Concert Hall, and at various venues throughout the community, including schools, nursing homes, community centers, and churches. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is truly an orchestra of the future, with bold plans to reach deeply into the fabric of the community with exciting, entertaining and meaningful offerings. The Philharmonic reaches more than 39,000 young people and families through its extensive education and community engagement programs, including Ensembles in the Schools, Young People’s Concerts, and Club Orchestra - a novel El Sistema modeled collaborative program with 3 Fort Wayne Community Schools - inspiring and motivating young citizens of the future. Regional touring, donor cultivation, and board activities round out a busy performance schedule for the orchestra. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic's mission is to foster and instill a lifelong love of music across the orchestral spectrum through live performances and educational experiences. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic's vision is to be one of the most vibrant and financially healthy orchestras in the country and a cornerstone of the regional community. Its programs will be characterized by excellence and innovation in a variety of styles, media and venues, and will create inspiring and engaging experiences for all audiences. https://fwphil.org/about-the-phil/mission-values https://fwphil.org/about-the-phil/history-of-the-fort-wayne-philharmonic

The purpose of the Red de Fundaciones de Puerto Rico is to enhance the ability of philanthropy and nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of vulnerable populations. Summary Hurricanes Irma and Maria have caused widespread damage in Puerto Rico. This fund will provide recovery assistance to help residents recover and rebuild. All donations to this fund will exclusively support recovery efforts from these storms. Challenge Record-breaking wind and rain have destroyed homes, and left millions without electricity or water. The most affected populations are the poor communities. Nonprofit organizations have stepped in to address needs that government alone cannot. Local nonprofit partners are have asked us to help fund their recovery efforts on the ground. Solution All donations to this fund will support recovery efforts for Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Initially, the fund will help nonprofit organizations meet survivors' immediate needs for food, fuel, clean water, hygiene products, and shelter. Once initial relief work is complete, this fund will transition to support longer-term recovery efforts run by local, vetted organizations in the Puerto Rican archipielago (includes the islands of Culebra and Vieques, as well as Puerto Rico). Long-Term Impact We believe that organizations that are deeply-rooted in local communities are in the best position to provide long-term support for survivors of natural disasters like Hurricanes Irma and Maria. By funding the relief efforts of local organizations, donations to this fund have the potential to build stronger response capacity so that these organizations are better equipped to face future challenges.

Founded in 1979, MRT primarily serves the Merrimack Valley – a region of northeast Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire located about 45 minutes from Boston – where it is the only professional theatre. It also draws audiences from the greater Boston area (where it is one of three LORT Theatres), New England, and beyond. Merrimack Repertory Theatre has become known for its unwavering commitment to high production standards and selection of mostly regional and world premieres. This tradition has been embraced by artistic director Sean Daniels, who continues to develop MRT as a leader of new play production in the country. MRT attracts leading professional playwrights, directors, actors and designers from around the country, who share the company's commitment and welcome the opportunity to make MRT one of their theatrical homes. During the 2016-17 Season, the intimate 279-seat theatre will feature seven vibrant plays and musicals about who we are as a people, a country, and New Englanders, that “advance the cause of human understanding through the art of theatre." The lineup includes four world premieres, and three plays that explore New England themes. The Theatre has mounted over 200 productions in its 37-year history, including 23 world premieres and 40 regional premieres. MRT is governed by a 30-member Board of Trustees and receives advisory assistance from a Board of Overseers. Both boards are composed of community leaders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.

The NOCCA Foundation champions the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. We build philanthropic, lasting partnerships. We invest in young artists, their mentors and the community through programs that encourage educational and cultural innovation. HOW WE SUPPORT NOCCA: The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts was founded in 1973 and opened its doors to students in 1974. Today, NOCCA is Louisiana’s arts conservatory for high school students, offering intensive instruction in Classical Music, Creative Writing, Culinary Arts, Dance, Drama, Jazz, Media Arts, Musical Theatre, Theatre Design, Vocal Music, Visual Arts, and academics. Students come from across Louisiana, attending via full-day, afternoon, and after-school sessions. Admission to NOCCA is by audition, and there is no tuition. The NOCCA Foundation (formerly The NOCCA Institute) is NOCCA’s nonprofit partner, providing supplemental funding for NOCCA and advocacy for its world-class program. Some of the Foundation’s more notable endeavors include: a Student Success Program that pays for students’ classroom supplies, college application fees, required private music lessons, fees associated with important summer training programs across the country, as well as emergency food support; an Artists-in-Residence Program that brings more than 100 professional visiting artists into NOCCA’s classrooms each year; the capital campaign for NOCCA’s current home and expansion projects like Press Street Gardens; a wide array of arts classes for adults; and concert, gallery, and literary events for the community. The Foundation also oversees rentals of the NOCCA campus, making it available to arts organizations, individuals, corporations, and other groups.

Abbey Arts is a nonprofit based in Seattle, Washington. We curate all ages, intimate listener-oriented concerts and creative arts experiences. We do this primarily at our home venue Fremont Abbey Arts Center, but also at the Ballard Homestead, St Mark’s Cathedral (Capitol Hill), University Heights Center (U-District), and other unique spaces. We foster cross-collaborations between art mediums and artists of all ages and backgrounds.  Many Abbey Arts events feature local developing artists supporting experienced touring headliners. These are definitely shows where you may “see them first!" Our mission is to curate welcoming arts and cultural experiences where people of all ages and incomes can explore creativity, enjoy beauty, grow empathy and increase awareness. Your donation supports: - Our Community Curator Series, empowering local artists and community members to curate their own concerts and events - Local nonprofits who use our spaces for fundraisers, galas, workshops, and more at a highly discounted rate - Events, classes, workshops, and more that are low cost, free, or pay-what-you-can - Our Arts Connect program, which provides complimentary tickets to low income individuals and families, nonprofit employees, and veterans We are so thankful for our donors. Because of your support, we can focus on providing healing music and arts events that bring people together and are accessible to people of all incomes and all ages. Thank you so much for supporting nonprofit arts and music.