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The Little Sisters of the Poor offer needy elderly persons total quality care in a loving, supportive Home where they are welcomed as family and cared for with dignity and respect until death. Believing that to accompany the elderly on their final journey is the greatest expression of their vow of hospitality, the Little Sisters humbly and prayerfully devote their lives to fulfilling this most sacred aspect of Our Lord's mission of salvation.

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.

U.S.VETS mission is to prevent and end veteran homelessness. We empower veterans and families through housing, comprehensive services and advocacy. U.S.VETS is the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of comprehensive services to homeless and at-risk veterans. After 32 years of operation, U.S.VETS has grown from a single facility to 40 residential and service centers in 18 locations across 7 states – Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Texas, Virginia, and Maryland – as well as Washington D.C and the U.S. Territory of Guam. We provide wraparound and preventive services that create pathways out of homelessness for veterans and their families. Our services include housing, case management, mental health support, workforce development, and more.

The Mission of The Villas at Mercy Creek is to Celebrate Life and Serve with Joy.

Ending homelessness means addressing it at all levels, from the possibility of a housing crisis to its permanent resolution. We prevent homelessness whenever possible, respond to housing crises when they do occur, and stabilize people with supportive services and housing.

City Life/Vida Urbana is a grassroots community organization committed to fighting for racial, social, and economic justice and gender equality by building working-class power. We promote individual empowerment, develop community leaders and build collective power to effect systemic change and transform society. Throughout its 45-plus-year history, City Life has largely expressed its mission through organizing Boston residents in order to prevent displacement and promote tenants' rights and affordable housing throughout Boston and beyond.

Grassroots initiative running water drops in LA's Skid Row, where 5,000+ people live without access to clean drinking water.

So many great charities provide clothing, meals, and toys to families in need. But as wonderful as this aid is, few organizations offer suitable beds and bedding to the kids in these families. Sleep in Heavenly Peace wants to help fill that gap. If a child needs a bed, we want to make sure they get one. Our motto is: "No kid sleeps on the floor in our town!".

Princeton Community Housing provides, manages and advocates for affordable, safe and well-maintained homes, offering all people the opportunity to build more productive and fulfilling lives.

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion.

To assist low-income, single parents in their efforts to achieve economic independence and become free from community and government assistance while building and maintaining strong, healthy families.At Project Self-Sufficiency, we believe that single-parents should have the opportunity to create a vibrant future for themselves and their children. Every day, we partner with moms and dads living in poverty to accomplish their goals of obtain a degree and a well-paying job, because when families are able to support themselves, our community is stronger.

THE RESCUE MISSION OF UTICA IS A FAITH-BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS: THE RESCUE MISSION UTICA IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY UNCONDITIONALLY ENDEAVORING TO ASSESS AND MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF PEOPLE COMING FOR ASSISTANCE.FOR OVER 130 PLUS YEARS, THE RESCUE MISSION HAS GROWN IN ITS ABILITY TO SUPPLY RESIDENCY-BASED PROGRAMS AIMED AT: BREAKING THE CYCLE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY, HOUSING HOMELESS MEN, TEACHING LIFE SKILLS AND PROVIDING RESIDENTS WITH SUPPORTIVE AND AFTERCARE SERVICES SO THAT THEY CAN LEARN VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN LONG-TERM, SUSTAINED INDEPENDENCE. THE RESCUE MISSION OF UTICA PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES AND HOUSING TO THE HOMELESS, THE MENTALLY ILL, THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTIONS SEEKING TO REESTABLISH THEMSELVES IN AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY. IT IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF SUCH SERVICES BETWEEN SYRACUSE AND SCHENECTADY.