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Founded with a passion to improve the lives of disadvantaged children by providing inspiring book collections and engaging literacy programs to underfunded schools, libraries, and organizations across the nation, Kids Need to Read aspires to empower and embolden every last child through a culture of reading. For many of the children it serves, Kids Need to Read represents a crucial link to a strong literacy education, and its programs help build and nurture support systems for the development of literate minds. By immersing children in an integrated world of literary experiences that teaches them, firsthand, the impact of reading on every aspect of life, imagination is ignited and confidence is built for a prosperous future, regardless of race, economic status, or personal capabilities.

The Motivational Edge is a 501(c)(3) organization that Engages, Educates and Empowers youth via creative expression and personal development.

Reality Changers prepares youth to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in their communities. We envision a future where all young people have equitable access to thrive in education and to create lifelong pathways for success.

THE MISSION of After School Buddies is to* provide leadership development opportunities for teens and young adults * prepare young girls for the social and academic challenges of middle school – or in simple terms - to “survive & thrive".After School Buddies are mentors (Big Buddies) – female teens, young adults and older — passionate about helping 4th-8th grade girls (Little Buddies) prepare for the difficult social and academic challenges experienced in middle school. Encouraging girls to “survive and thrive" Big Buddies serve as encouragers, mentors and friends in once a week after-school sessions. ASB offers girls unconditional love and acceptance by surrounding them with inspiring teens and adults promoting inter-generational communication, respect and friendship.

Ready for Life's Mission is to provide support, resources and guidance former foster care youth need to transition to adulthood.

To promote and encourage technical, scientific and artistic skills and knowledge by providing a 24/7 open space for grass root developers and those looking to transition to technology to meet, discuss, teach, learn and create through individual projects, collaboration and education. Starting new pilot programs for the workforce and economic development.

The Guy Fieri Foundation uses food, cooking, and education to support, uplift, and encourage our communities. We envision a world where our communities are supported and our heroes are celebrated.

To educate, encourage and empower restaveks, orphans and vulnerable children.

In 2010, Community Education Partnerships (CEP) incorporated with the mission of increasing learning opportunities and enhancing the academic achievement of students experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Specifically, CEP works to ensure that all CEP students perform at or above grade level, are on track to graduate high school or receive an equivalent certificate, are socially and emotionally prepared for academic transitions, and find the joy and purpose of education. To achieve these goals, CEP recruits, screens, and trains volunteers to provide high-quality, individualized one-on-one academic tutoring and mentoring for pre-K – 12th-grade unhoused and unstably housed students.

Educating and empowering people to take food, energy, and water into their own hands.

The Best Foot Forward Foundation, Inc. (BFF) is the only nonproêtorganization in Palm Beach County exclusively dedicated to theeducational success of foster care children who have been abused,neglected, or abandoned. Established in 2010, its mission is to empower foster care youth to maximize their potential by providing essential academic support and guidance. BFF co-founders DonnaBiase and Debbie Ellman volunteered in the Palm Beach Countyschool system for many years before founding Best Foot Forward. In2010, Best Foot Forward Foundation was founded and in 2011, oneyear after its existence, BFF was recognized for its innovative workwith foster care students in Palm Beach County and was selected as“Child Advocates of the Year” by Florida's Children First.

The GWHS Alumni Association ensures GWHS' status as San Francisco's leading comprehensive public high school, enabling faculty to provide all students with opportunity for academic success at GWHS and beyond, and strengthen graduates' bonds with each other and with GWHS, by: - funding over $33,000 in fiscal year 2021-22 to teachers and coaches for classroom supplies and student activities. - giving over $28,000 in scholarships to over 3 dozen deserving graduating seniors in May 2022. - sharing alumni and school news and publicizing reunions and related events to over 6,600 alumni members by mail, email and social media. - honoring distinguished graduates with Hall of Merit and Lifetime Service Awards. - preserving and documenting GWHS' rich history with personal interviews and archiving artifacts and ephemera we plan to display in a permanent location.