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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of their founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. St. Jude’s strives to be the world leader in advancing the treatment and prevention of catastrophic diseases in children, by providing outstanding patient care; conducting basic, translational and clinical research designed to elucidate biological mechanisms, understand disease pathogenesis, improve diagnosis, enhance treatment outcome, prevent diseases and minimize adverse consequences of treatment; and by educating health care and scientific research professionals. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago.

Through the No Kid Hungry campaign, Share Our Strength works with schools and local communities to make sure kids get the food they need throughout the school year and summer. And No Kid Hungry is our promise. If it sounds simple, that's because it is. Today, nearly 14 million children in the United States live with hunger. We know what works, and we’ve made extraordinary progress for kids and families. That doesn’t mean ending childhood hunger is easy. Share Our Strength is committed to easing child hunger today, preventing hunger tomorrow, and ensuring long-term food security across America.

As the world's leading independent organization for children in need, Save the Children has programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. Their aim is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, Save the Children mobilizes rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying their model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 400 million nourishing meals around the world. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes with the urgency of now to start cooking and serving meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of local restaurants, food trucks, or emergency kitchens, WCK serves comforting meals to survivors of disasters quickly and effectively. To support regional economies, WCK prioritizes purchasing local ingredients to cook with or distribute directly to families in need. WCK knows that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis. Learn more at wck.org.

THEIR MISSION: "The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 700 partner organizations and programs – food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile distributions and other partners – working to bring food, dignity and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy and other innovative solutions. We are a proud member of Feeding America – the national network of food banks. By working to help those most in need go from hungry to hopeful, we truly become a Greater Chicago. Learn more at chicagosfoodbank.org"

DIY Girls empowers the next generation of female STEAM leaders. We are a supportive community helping young girls become confident, creative builders of technology and architects of their own lives.

The Athletes’ Corner is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with professional athletes and teams to help families who are struggling mentally, physically, and spiritually - all through the vehicle of sports.

Hanuman Maui is the living continuation of Ram Dass’s presence on Maui. They seek to uphold his teachings of love, service and devotion.

Texas Relief Warriors was created in 2020, in the wake of Hurricane Laura. What started as a small effort by a few friends to help get needed supplies to hurricane-ravaged areas, has rocketed into an accredited 501c3 that has provided over 50,000 pounds of relief to numerous communities.

The Oakland Genesis Soccer Club is a non-profit organization that provides socially and economically disadvantaged youth, aged 13-18, with free transportation, academic support, and professional soccer coaching.

The mission of Student MOJO is to provide food, housing, and safety to students in need. Our is to invest in young people's talents and dreams, by providing the basic conditions needed to thrive.

At Samaritan House, we believe in a community of hope through neighbor helping neighbor. Our mission is to mobilize the resources of our community to help those among us who are in need. Our dedicated professional staff and volunteers work together to provide food, access to shelter, healthcare, and a broad range of supportive services. We preserve dignity, promote self sufficiency, and provide hope.