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To encourage and empower young adults with developmental disabilities by providing innovative entrepreneurial education that builds on their interests and strengths so that they can create happier and more productive lives.

Founded in 1915, the Near East Foundation's mission is to help build more sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive communities in the Middle East and Africa through education, governance, and economic development initiatives. NEF is an operational NGO with projects in seven countries-Armenia, Sudan, Senegal, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Morocco, Palestinian Territories and Egypt-where we work to directly improve the lives of tens of thousands of vulnerable people through programs in peacebuilding, civic engagement, education, sustainable agriculture, and business development. In the field, approximately 50 NEF staff members-all of them from the countries in which they work-partner with local organizations to find homegrown solutions to the development problems of communities throughout the region.

Center for Changing Lives (CCL) envisions a community where everyone thrives. Therefore, the organization partners with those held back by lack of resource and economic opportunity in order to uncover possibilities, overcome barriers, and realize their potential. CCL's work connects people, resources and opportunities to build households' economic capacity to achieve their goals. CCL partners with Chicagoans seeking to make a change in three core ways: coaching on financial, employment and resource mobilization goals that enhance lives, training and skill enhancement opportunities, and advocacy and organizing on economic policies and practices that open up opportunities and resources.

We work to bring social change for refugees and immigrants living in the US through technical training and job placement. Our unique program partners with Regis University, IBM, technical schools, corporations, and refugee resettlement agencies to address income disparity for this population.

TampaBay-Job-Links (TBJL) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and supportive community where people gain relevant job-search and career transition skills, helping them find employment to sustain themselves and their families. By giving people job-search and career transition guidance, building their self-confidence, helping them define their marketable worth, and minimizing barriers to employment, we prepare our clients to find meaningful work. A job is more than a paycheck – a job creates a sense of purpose, dignity, and self-esteem. We transform lives, one person and one job at a time. The services of TBJL are available to all individuals without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.

By providing inclusive opportunities to connect with one another and their communities at large, Pockets Full of Sunshine makes it sunnier for adults with disabilities. Through providing meaningful opportunities for exceptional individuals, Pockets Full of Sunshine not only increases their exposure to and interaction with the general population, but also provides them with increased independence, growth and a sense of personal pride.

To offer meaningful opportunities to adults with disabilities and their families.   We promise to:Deliver excellent services to you with the highest levels of professional integrityTreat you with dignity and respectProvide rich opportunities for your personal growthSupport the needs of your familiesRespect your diversity and differencesAdvocate for our inclusion in the communityEncourage you to make choicesListen to you and all who contribute to helping achieve your goals. Help you enjoy the rights and privileges due to you as part of your individual freedom

To Work for the Economic and Social Empowerment of women, youth and men, and therefore the Society, by supporting the Creation of sustainable Enterprises and Jobs

The Black Cooperative Impact Fund (BCIF) provides interest-free microloans and pooled community capital to Black-owned small businesses in Southern California to help build assets, create living‑wage jobs, and close the racial wealth gap. It focuses on sustaining a revolving fund so repayments can finance future loans and long‑term wealth-building in Black communities.

Transportation & Construction GIRL is a program of the HOYA Foundation. Our mission is to EMBRACE the future of women in Transportation & Construction ENCOURAGE young women to pursue sustainable non-traditional careers INSPIRE young women with expert insight from successful women Transportation & Construction GIRL is a program of the HOYA Foundation (https://hoyafoundation.org/) that was created to draw attention to women in the transportation and construction industry and prompt others to join. Our goal is for women to push past the stereotypes and pursue a career in transportation and construction! ​

Devoted to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through individualized employment services

Women Giving Back supports women and children in crisis on a first step to stability by providing quality clothing and diaper assistance at no cost, assisted by a caring and committed community.