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To expand awareness and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community by creating strategic partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and governments towards a shared goal.

Many programs/facilities employ some version of a tactic called "Code Silence" (this specific term was used first in the program Casa By The Sea). This is used to dominate students through forced silence, meant to socially isolate students until they reach a breaking point. This oppressive silence can last for days, weeks, months, even up to years, if the student does not progress in the levels. This form of treatment causes feelings of frustration, abandonment and separation anxiety (the side effects have proven to result in complex trauma symptoms years after release). By literally taking these children's voices away, the program takes away their right to express themselves, report abuse, and make relationships with their peers. Socialization and the developing brain of a teenager are extremely important. In a toxic totalitarian environment, the last thing a child needs is to be silenced, and that silence ends today… We will speak so that they can be heard. We will be silent no more. #BreakingCodeSilence was created to encourage survivors of institutional abuse to stand up and testify about the abuse in their programs. We speak out today not for ourselves, but for all the victims suffering with no voice and no hope of rescue. #UnitedwithOneVoice is a testament to the realities of the troubled teen industry – by us, the survivors. We hope this demonstration of empowerment and support for all survivors will gain widespread awareness which will fuel legislative action. In previous years, we have fought to bring forward Federal legislative reform. Ultimately it stalled in the House of Representatives and let this failing system prevail. By telling our stories, we will unify our voice that: This cycle of abuse and corruption needs to stop. Children are not disposable. We demand justice!

Rise Up Against Racism is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on implementing change through sustainable initiatives. Centering on families and education, we encourage antiracist learning and bring communities together to actively dismantle racism.

They are a non-profit organization that collects and distributes new and gently used cosmetics, toiletries, and other necessary items that may be financially out of reach for women whose lives have been temporarily disrupted by some aspect of criminal justice. They prepare women by offering workshops that address gaps in both their job-seeking skills and life management.

HSZ&W works to support Transgender and Nonbinary people by empowering their families, allies, and communities to create life-saving, inclusive environments.

Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD) is an undocumented-led group that organizes against deportations, detention, criminalization, and incarceration, of Black, brown, and immigrant communities in Chicago and surrounding areas. Through grassroots organizing, legal and policy work, and cross-movement building, we aim to defend our communities, challenge the institutions that target and dehumanize us, and build collective power. We fight alongside families and individuals challenging these systems to create an environment for our communities to thrive, work, and organize.

To provide experiential education about the American Civil Rights Movement that challenges, inspires, and equips people from diverse backgrounds and identities for justice work in their communities and beyond.

Season of Justice (SOJ) is a nonprofit dedicated to providing funding to investigative agencies and families to help push their unsolved cases closer to resolution. By providing grants for DNA analysis, such as forensic genealogy and next-gen sequencing, SOJ strives to bridge the funding gap preventing agencies from accessing resources that could help solve these complex cases. SOJ also works directly with families to fund comprehensive awareness campaigns and other initiatives that can push their unsolved cases forward.

LGBTQ Outreach of Porter County promotes an affirming community to LGBTQ+ youth and adults through empowerment, advocacy, opportunity, and support.

The mission of the Southwest Center for Economic Integrity is to build economic strength by reinforcing fairness, understanding and community action. The primary purposes are to promote corporate and industry accountability, cultivate community-based enterprises, and foster greater understanding of economic policies and practices.

Focus on Children Now (FCN) is:Driven by the motto, “Breaking the poverty cycle, ONE CHILD at a time” and the mission of helping impoverished children access basic necessities of life; FCN striving to bring health, education, nutrition and hope to disadvantage children by collaborating with national and international organization with similar objectives.

PATHWAYS IS A LAS COLINAS, TEXAS BASED GLOBAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING TRAINING THAT IS EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO LIVE WITH PURPOSE, PASSION, DIGNITY, AND INTEGRITY.