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You hold the key to a bright future for the kids who need it the most. Communities in Schools of Tacoma

Communities In Schools Pittsburgh-Allegheny County (CISPAC) is an affiliate of the nation's largest stay-in-school network. Nationally, Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, and the only one proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates. CIS emphasizes 5 Basics. We believe that every child needs and deserves: 1. A personal one-on-one relationship with a caring adult 2. A safe place to learn and grow 3. A healthy start and a healthy future 4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation 5. A chance to give back to peers and the community

The Mission of Communities In Schools is to champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.

FRIENDS OF SAX-ZIM BOGS MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE SAX-ZIM BOG THROUGH LAND PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION.

School on Wheels of Massachusetts’ (SOWMA) mission is to support the academic, social and emotional growth of students impacted by homelessness. Our vision is for all students to have the support necessary to be successful in school and achieve a productive future that will help end the cycle of homelessness.Our 3 “Pathways to Student Success” (One-on-One Tutoring Program, Bridge Program and Tools for School) give at risk students the opportunity to reach their full potential --- by being a consistent presence in their lives, by building their belief in themselves and by increasing their competencies to succeed in school. Since 2004, SOWMA has tutored 3,200+ students, celebrated 39 college graduations and distributed 31,000+ customized backpacks.

Through the highest-quality holistic education, we equip youth to become leaders in their communities. IEFT operates Orkeeswa School, a community- based secondary school located in an under- served Maasai village in the Monduli Hills of northern Tanzania. By offering our students a diverse array of programs, opportunities and resources, we are developing a generation of well-rounded and inspired leaders in Orkeeswa Village, who are equipped and motivated to make a positive impact on their communities. Each member of IEFT's international and Tanzanian staff is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of Orkeeswa's over 270 students.

Mi Espernaza offers free educational opportunity to women living in extreme poverty in Honduras.  We also provide financial banking opportunities through micro-credit loans to women who are un-bankable in the traditional banking world with the goal to break the cycle of poverty for women and their children.

To raises trans-generational thinkers who will serve as change agents transforming communities one at a time for collective sustainable growth in Ghana and across Africa. .

The mission of the California Association of Student Councils is to provide leadership development for elementary, middle and high school students that emphasizes authenticity, ethic, and collaborated decision-making through peer counseling. Our primary focus is the training of students, advisors, and organizations in California and across the world. CASC enhances the quality of education by involving students in activities and programs outside the classroom that builds citizenship and encourage self-esteem. CASC serves as an advocate for youth, provides a channel for student views, and empowers youths to take action.

For too many people, life's opportunities feel out of reach. But even those whose burdens seem hopeless can find the help they need and a way through the darkness. The people of Lutheran Family Services of Virginia work with the most fragile and forgotten to restore the promise life offers. We've seen countless lives transformed… productive pathways discovered… and abundant lives created. Our services are born of faith, but open to all. And our belief in the worth and dignity of all helps to build stronger individuals, families and communities.

The mission of FBF is to promote good will, cross-cultural understanding and friendship between the people of the United States and Burkina Faso; to support grass-roots development projects in Burkina Faso; and to enrich lives of the citizens in both countries. Its Projects Committee serves as a vehicle to facilitate the organization's support of development activities. The Committee evaluates proposals, selects projects, monitors activities, and informs members about project developments.

Mission statement: Empowering communities who work to ensure that children growing up in poverty get good health and an excellent education. Founding principles: We efficiently respond to the urgent needs of orphans and vulnerable children and the communities they live in. We believe that education is one of the fundamentals of success. By paying for students' school fees and providing scholastic materials (ie. school uniforms), we increase the opportunity for educational achievement.