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Our mission is to deliver a quality program that educates and prepares young girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. We strive to touch the lives of young girls throughout Montgomery County, Maryland regardless of their families' economic status.

At Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.

Our Mission..........is to provide programs that guide and direct youth from all backgrounds. Through educational, social and physical development activities, the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Charles County teach youth the value of life, strengthens their self-esteem and makes them better citizens.

To promote the positive and healthy development of youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, by providing services that build the skills, civility and self-confidence necessary to succeed in a competitive world.

SPANISH: Ofrecer a los ninos, ninas y adolescentes esperanza de un mejor futuro y oportunidades para que se desarrollen a su maximo potencial. ENGLISH: Offer children and youth hope for a better future and opportunities for them to develop to their fullest potential.

To inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Filling in the Blanks works to reduce childhood hunger by providing weekend meal bags to children who rely on school meals, and by operating school-based pantries and a mobile pantry to deliver fresh and staple foods to families. The organization partners with schools and community groups across Fairfield, Westchester, and Putnam counties to increase food access and connect families with wrap‑around services.

The Angels in the Outfield is a non profit organization seeking to brighten the lives of children who have been impacted by crime or child abuse. Our mission is to promote healing, happiness, and safety of children through the generosity of our contributors. The services provided to each child will be determined on a case-by-case basis dependent upon each child's specific needs.

The Organization was originally established in 1992 as Cities In Schools of Las Vegas, but remained relatively dormant until 2003 when it reestablished its mission to coincide with the National Communities in Schools organization.

Our mission is "Growing Children, Strengthening Families and Changing Neighborhoods" to ensure that low income at risk families receive quality services, when they need them, regardless of why, from caring people. Lydia's House, established in 1990 by Eugene and Patrice Sheppard, takes a holistic approach to family development and provides multi-faceted services to end the cycle of poverty. Over the past 16 years, Lydia's House has grown to provide youth intervention services, including a homework center for children ages 6-12, tutoring, and mentoring for youth ages 13-17, teen parenting/ pregnancy prevention. Lydia's House adult intervention services include adult literacy , entrepreneurial development, computer training, substance abuse prevention counseling and housing for seniors. Their work with families living in far southwest and southeast neighborhoods of Anacostia, Bellevue, Congress Heights and Washington Highland began in 1989 at a shelter for homeless families. Under their leadership, Lydia's House has served hundreds of families, often paying rent to prevent eviction, providing food and paying utility bills. Lydia's House provides fist time homebuyer training and works with lenders, real estate brokers and other industry partners to promote home ownership.