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New Yorkers for Children (NYFC) improves the well-being of youth and families in the child welfare system with an emphasis on older youth aging out of the system. NYFC provides direct educational, financial and emotional support and develops programs to fill gaps in the system in partnership with foster care agencies, community organizations, and the NYC Administration for Children’s Services.

Our mission is to heal children, empower youth and strengthen families because every child deserves to grow up safe, nurtured and loved.

HALTER's mission is to use animals, especially miniature horses, to provide support and enhance the lives of others. This non-profit corporation was founded in August 2001 to train miniature horses as Pet Therapy animals for use by special needs children. HALTER actively participates in programs designed to meet the needs of all children to help them live fuller, happier lives. HALTER also assists at-risk teenagers by offering opportunities to participate in training and riding programs. These programs improve self-confidence, while allowing the opportunity for the participants to help others. As an extension of the at-risk teen program, HALTER provides a supportive, constructive environment for teenagers with court appointed community service to complete their hours of obligation.

Rancho Cielo invests in all young people facing challenges for success through diploma education, vocational training, counseling, and life skills development in a safe and affirming environment.

Their mission is to change the world by empowering and educating youth to live healthier lives through education. This is achieved through: fitness, nutrition, leadership development and emotional health. They want to see thriving youth, in each rural community throughout the United States, empowered and determined to lead others towards their best health come true.

My name is Shawna Palmer (formerly Gordon) and I’m a former professional soccer player, now founder & Executive Director of Football For Her. Born and raised in California, I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years old. Growing up, I played up an age group on Arsenal FC, a club team in Alta Loma, CA. I closed out my youth days with OJSC Barcelona. Through the game, I was able to secure a scholarship to Cal State Long Beach.

Through the highest quality media production, Youth Radio equips the next generation with skills and support that lead to jobs and education. Partnering 14-24 year-olds with industry leaders, Youth Radio produces digital media and Peabody-award winning journalism that is distributed nationally. Through hands-on work experience, support services, and a creative outlet, Youth Radio prepares young people for employment and ultimately transforms lives.

"To make a positive difference for Kauai's abused and neglected children through awareness, advocacy, assistance and support of the Children's Justice Center of Kauai"

Syrian Community Network is a 501(c)3 refugee and immigrant support organization that builds community and serves families by addressing their evolving needs.

Florence Crittenton Services educates, prepares and empowers teen mothers and their children.

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Oncology And Kids (OAK) runs free, year-round quality-of-life and peer-support programs for children affected by cancer — including patients, siblings, and families. Their services center on medically supervised camps (Camp Reach for the Sky), teen retreats, grief support, and wraparound activities designed to help children cope emotionally, build resilience, and restore a sense of normalcy.