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The tradition of skiing and ski racing is deep rooted in Vermont, especially at Pico Mountain. Pico Ski Education Foundation (PSEF) is a non-profit organization helping to provide funding for young athletes to pursue their dreams of ski racing while encouraging them to learn sound technical skills, good sportsmanship, healthy competitiveness and an appreciation for the spirit of skiing and for the mountains themselves.

The Montgomery Parks Foundation champions Montgomery County Parks cultivating financial support and public engagement of county residents and businesses as members, donors, sponsors and advocates. We will inspire charitable giving and cultivate and solicit private donations at all levels to support programs and projects that preserve and enhance Montgomery Parks. We will encourage public support and activism on behalf of our parks and believe such involvement strengthens our community and fosters positive public policy in the best interests of our award-winning park system. We will protect donor privacy, abide by the Donor Bill of Rights and report openly and accurately regarding all Foundation activities, accepting fully our responsibility to serve the public good and meet our obligations. We will strive to reflect our broad-based community in board membership and staffing and the selection of programs and projects the Foundation supports while respecting all donors and supporters equally. We will establish and sustain trusting and supportive relationships with Montgomery Parks and throughout the community, reinforcing the importance of mutual respect in an effort to attain mutually beneficial results. We will conduct all business with the highest professional, moral and ethical standards and report honestly about our operations and finances. We will strive for excellence in fulfilling all programs and projects and will reflect in all we do the exceptional pride we take in our outstanding park system.

Souljourn Yoga Foundation is a US 501(c)3 non-profit that creates transformational yoga retreats and teacher training programs to raise awareness and funds for young women’s education around the world. Our name is inspired by seva, the Sanskrit word for and yogic principle of selfless service (the soul), sojourn, which captures the essence of being in a place and time, and yoga, which is union, balance, and connection.

The Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (AYTEF) was established to meet the needs of underresourced children in the metro Atlanta area. Our mission is to enrich the lives of underserved youth through tennis and education both on and off the court. AYTEF provides a pathway to excellence with our literacy, life-skills and fitness/tennis instruction that enables youth in our programs to engage in safe, healthy and challenging afterschool and summer programs.

The mission of the Sierra State Parks Foundation (SSPF) is to provide critically needed financial support and advocacy to the Lake Tahoe-Donner State Parks for education, interpretation, restoration and preservation consistent with the mission of California State Parks. We fund projects and educational programs that connect park visitors with our rich natural resources and cultural heritage. Because of this work and advocacy our parks will continue to be places of education and inspiration for generations to come.

Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) strives for a compassionate, generous and equitable community, connected to each other and the land that supports us. NRCF connects people and communities to tackle social and environmental challenges in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, Australia. We focus our philanthropic support on small community grants; disaster recovery, resilience & regeneration projects; capacity building initiatives; scholarship programs and providing 'back to school' support for disadvantaged children.

The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization #20-1702191 is dedicated to honoring the life of our inspiration, Jimmy Miller, by supporting the healing of mental and physical illness through surfing and ocean related activities. Through recreational, education, and mentoring programs, the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation enables surfers, educators, therapists, lifeguards and friends to help people affected by mental and physical illness feel the joy and healing power of the ocean and surfing. JMMF pioneered the formation of an adaptive surfing program titled Ocean Therapy, where surfing is used as a means to increase self-esteem and self-efficacy in individuals suffering from mental and/or physical illness. The Ocean Therapy program is currently working with at risk children in the Los Angeles foster care community, veterans from all branches of the military and injured Marines in the Wounded Warrior Battalion in Camp Pendleton. We are looking to expand our programming to the addiction/recovery populations, victims and survivors of mass public and terrorist attacks, those suffering from suicidal ideation and anxiety, depression and other mental health illnesses.

Futebol da forca [football gives strength] is an independent international foundation, educational platform and community for purpose-driven football coaches. The organisation was founded in Mozambique in 2012 to work within football to empower girls with agency to make informed decisions and live a life they value. Futebol da forca engages, trains and supports voluntary football coaches to empower girls within football, while changing attitudes and norms that today prevent girls from reaching their full potential, in order for girls to thrive far outside the football field.

PYSF provides the main venue in the South Bay for racing at the youth and high school level, and interest is at an all time high. We need your help to provide scholarships and purchase additional boats and equipment so all the kids interested in participating can sail. PYSF is a 501c3 non-profit foundation that relies on the generosity of the community and your tax deductible gift can help provide opportunities for kids to learn and compete in the world of sailing. How your donations help PYSF 'stay afloat' class fees only cover basic operating costs. We rely on donations to cover our capital expenses. PYSF makes sailing affordable so kids can participate. Class fees cover just over 80% of our costs, while fundraisers and donations help us keep up with the wear-and-tear on our boats and replace worn-out sails, lines and various parts.

Joy makers charity Foundation aims to be the leading organization in the service of the Ugandan society, particularly focusing on disadvantaged children, youth and women through nurturing their capabilities and skills to enhance their self-resilience and improve their aptitudes in all aspects of life. Our Mission is "To empower people to create a path out of illiteracy, disease and poverty for themselves and for their communities". We seek to empower vulnerable children, youth, and women in rural Uganda by providing access to education, healthcare, skills training, and resources that promote self-sufficiency and sustainable development. We aim to break the cycle of poverty and inequality by fostering opportunities for education, good health, vocational training, and entrepreneurship. Our mission includes promoting gender equality, empowering women through leadership and economic initiatives, and nurturing youth potential through mentorship and community engagement. Through partnerships with local communities and stakeholders, we strive to create lasting impact, enhance livelihoods, and build resilient communities where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute positively to society.

VISION: Rural Sports Foundation has a transformational influence in rural Zambia by creating safe spaces to expand the experience of childhood - play, friends, growth. We inspire youth and provide resources so they can grow up well-informed, making sound decisions that improve their family lives. MISSION: We deliver high-quality programs designed specifically to help adolescents and rural communities thrive. Our foundation is football, sexual reproductive health and rights curriculum, and youth involvement in advocacy for policies that improve access to services. VALUES: Childhood - We allow youth to engage, have fun - smile. We provide knowledge and tools so children grow up slowly, complete their secondary education, and make good choices throughout life. Equal Opportunities - Communities are stronger when women and girls can participate equally with men and boys. Policies are stronger and more sustainable when they include a full range of voices, including youth input. Informed Choices - Wellness includes access to modern health information and resources. The self-confidence to wisely and independently make health choices is essential to well-being. GOALS: To achieve our mission, we sponsor activities in alignment with three of the seventeen U.N. Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls The organization's activities are also aligned with UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child Goals: Goal 24. Health, Water, Food, Environment Goal 31: Rest, Play, Culture, Arts INDICATORS OF IMPACT: We track our impact in alignment with six key UN SDG indicators. 3.7.1 - Proportion of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49 years) who have their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods 3.7.2 - Adolescent birth rate (aged 10-14 years; aged 15-19 years) per 1,000 women in that age group 4.1.1 - Proportion of children and young people: (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary, achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex 5.3.1 - Proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18 5.6.1 - Proportion of women aged 15-49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive health care 5.6.2 - Number of laws and regulations that guarantee women aged 15-49 years access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, information and education

Dignity for Children Foundation aims to empower marginalised and underprivileged urban poor children to break the cycle of poverty through quality education, positively transforming their lives and the lives of the community around them. Dignity achieves this by establishing high quality learning centres; implementing specialised learning environments to develop children academically and socially thus empowering them to become productive members of society. Started 26 years ago in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur with only 20 students Dignity is now a learning centre with more than 2,000 children ranging from 2-18 years old enrolled annually. It provides quality education and care in a secure environment for pre-school to Form 5. From Toddler to Primary, the Montessori method of education is used, and Cambridge IGCSE 'O' level for the Secondary students. Together with the academic components, Dignity teaches employability skills through its Transformational Enterprise program. Dignity's aim is to nurture and empower world changers through transformative education. Our mission: 1. Education To establish world-class community-based education programmes and transformational training enterprises. 2. Educator To build generations of passionate, skilled and ambitious teams of educators and support staff. 3. Community To inspire and rally the community to create and experience the transformative journey. 4. Training To be a leading hub for transformational education, community work and research in the ASEAN region.