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At its very simplest, baseball/softball is a game that is played by boys and girls in backyards, parks, playgrounds, and sandlots. It is a time to be outdoors and spend with friends – old and new, an opportunity to be part of a team, and experience the highs of winning and the agony of defeat. This is what childhood is about – to play, be carefree, and just have a chance to a kid. In addition to its pure play element, the is also a powerful vehicle for youth development teaching important life lessons like teamwork, respect, keeping a commitment, and the art of winning and losing. It also helps build self-confidence, offers a constructive alternative for the key after-school hours, and gives kids positive role models in their coaches. It is a game that brings communities together - unifying people from different backgrounds, religions, ethnic groups, and socioeconomics as well as offering parents a way to connect with their kids. Founded in 2005, Pitch In For Baseball & Softball (PIFBS) believes in the power of sport to contribute to positive youth development and build community. PIFBS exists to remove equipment as a barrier to participation for underprivileged children around the world. PIFBS serves as an intermediary and connector between fans of the game, industry leaders, and the broader community to the kids who need the support the most. Over the past 20 years, PIFBS has donated $40 million in equipment to help more than 2.4 million children play ball in every state in the U.S. and 119 countries globally.

The Amala Foundation inspires the diverse youth of the world to live in unity, serve compassionately and lead peacefully. All of our youth programs are a place for empowerment and healing. Many of the youth we serve, including refugee and immigrant children, have experienced extreme poverty, child labor, gang violence, abuse and neglect; many have witnessed the atrocities of war and have literally run for their lives; many have been uprooted from their native cultures and struggle to integrate into an entirely foreign world. We provide a safe space for these youth to heal, express themselves, share their stories and connect with a loving and supportive community. The Amala Foundation is involved in a number of local, national, and international humanitarian service projects. Camp Indigo was started in 2002 and is now in its 13th year of offering a week-long day camp experience to Austin area children ages 4-12. Camp Mana, now in its eighth year, offers a similar experience over two days in Hawaii. Our One Village Project, including the Global Youth Peace Summit, is in its 7th year and serves more than 150 local, immigrant, international and refugee youth each year. Our Young Artists in Service program provides free art instruction to at-risk children in addition to creating inspiring murals at places like the Austin Children’s Shelter. The Gui Village Living Water Program was a humanitarian service project we successfully completed in 2005, installing two water wells in a Nigerian village, saving 3,500 people (including 2,000 children) from disease. Our partnership with the Bhatti Mines School in Delhi, India helps ensure 200 Indian children a day are receiving an education instead of being forced into child labor.

Mission To inspire the next generation of STEM professionals leveraging programs, hands-on activities, services, and strategies that will engage, educate, develop, and create responsible citizens. ​ Vision The US STEM Foundation vision is to grow a national talent base of students that will become the next generation of STEM professionals as well as responsible citizens that value the power of community outreach. About the US STEM Foundation The US STEM Foundation was established to orchestrate a partnership connecting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics businesses and professionals with students to make a real difference in the lives of our youth and the future of our community. Together, our current mentors and volunteers are striving to make a difference and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. US STEM Foundation exists for a simple reason: to provide the skill set necessary for a new generation of youth and to build a community in which academics and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) can flourish. US STEM Foundation is a catalyst for success, bringing together industry professionals and scholastically curious students to foster growth and friendships that last a lifetime. ​ US STEM subsidizes, organizes, develops and delivers hands-on technical activities for our students. A vast number of our students have gone off to top universities across the United States in pursuit of STEM degrees. These students stay active as leaders in their schools, professional societies, and communities. US STEM also provides scholarships to students with financial needs for higher education in STEM fields. ​ We have nurtured unfocused youth to grow and achieve high honors in a broad range of academics. Our reserved students step out of their shell into technical leadership roles. ​ There is a dire need for the services the US STEM Foundation provides as evident by the critical unmet demand for engineers, scientists, and technology specialists - a core challenge US STEM is embracing.

Powerful Beyond Measure (PBM) is a 501c3 non-profit that implements efforts towards youth and community development; focusing on creative, academic, professional, civic, social and personal growth by strategically integrating the arts, entertainment, sports and media industries into programming. Our vision is to utilize these influential fields to effectively reach the urban communities of our targeted youth, via multi-dimensional services that will help positively shape young people and empower the adults around them to become active leaders and contributors. We aim towards the following: o To impact urban youth by exposing them to enriching and positive experiences, opportunities, and adults – leading them towards a greater chance for a productive adult life and away from negative endeavors o To create alliances with other non-profits to support them by developing a collective effort to assist and empower those around us; as well as support like-minded organizations with resources and services. o To help lower income families experience the same rights as those of greater income i.e. education, job training & access, programs and food/clothing – through volunteerism and information PBM uses the arts, entertainment and sports as tools to motivate. This approach was developed upon the realization that these fields are powerful by way of their appeal and influence on our target population. By harnessing that power to make programs more appealing, we can continue to implement the important values and societal offerings of more conventional non-profits. Powerful Beyond Measure believes we can help each other realize our potential for greatness, inspire the pursuit of success, and make powerful strides by working together for altruistic purposes. Founded in 2006, the organization began with its charter program, C.A.P.E. League (see below) – a multi-dimensional youth enrichment program. In 2007, we launched Exploring Possibilities, a unique career day for teens and young adults to discover non-traditional professions. Since 2008, we have produced PBM's Weekly Source Email – an on-line newsletter distributed to DC area residents, community groups and non-profits. It lists public events, job openings, services, scholarships and programs. In 2017, PBM will re-launch the Triple I Program to provide young adults with the opportunity to gain professional experience through hands-on work, mentorship, workshops and giving back.

Our vision is to be the leader in preparing youth for life. The Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America provides quality youth programs designed to strengthen character, develop good citizenship, and promote physical fitness. The Council serves 6,000 youth in 8 counties of the Midlands, including Richland, Lexington, Saluda, Bamberg, Calhoun, Fairfield, Orangeburg and Kershaw. Activities for Scouts range from weekly meetings to full summer camp programs, and many on weekends and nights. Our core programs are: Cub Scouts: year-round, boys 1st-5th grade, family- and home-centered program to develop ethical decision-making skills, character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness; Boy Scouts: year-round program, boys 11 - 17, vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster; Venturing: year-round CO-ED14 - 21 years, youth-run leadership and outdoors; Exploring: CO-ED ages 14 - 20, hands-on career exploration; Camp Barstow, Boy Scout Camp on Lake Murray, Saluda, year round; Scoutreach: alternative model using paid staff along with volunteers in neighborhoods and schools with a significant population of at-risk youth and emphasizes literacy, health and community development. We Hold Programs Where Children Are and Where Families Live Some Scout meetings are held at church or school in the evening a short drive from home. We also hold programs in housing authorities, community centers and in afterschool and summer programs where children are spending many hours already. We a Great Community Collaborators The goal of Scouting isn't to change the culture of a neighborhood - it is to bring it together and be a catalyst for positive change, as defined by the neighborhood. To that extent, Indian Waters Council proudly partners with the Housing Authorities, School Districts, Faith Based and Community Based Organizations in each community. We Provide Service One of the Boy Scouts of America's founding principles is to provide service to the community. Each Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop or Venture Crew is required to provide a significant number of hours in their community to complete service projects and volunteer at special events, work at a local food pantry or serve meals at a homeless shelter. Each Eagle Scout is required, with the help of his Troop, to complete a Service Project of meaningful and lasting impact. We Provide Support Each District has a full time District Executive who: Helps Units Organize for Success Recruits and Develop Volunteers for the Unit Serves as a Support to the Unit Once Volunteers Are in Place We Sustain Success Indian Waters is about more than increasing membership for the Boy Scouts. It's about working with communities to build a program that is completely community driven. We continue to provide training and resources for the life of the Unit.

My Grief Angels is "For and By" People Grieving Worldwide My Grief Angels, a 501 (c) (3) public charity, is an Online Grief Support Community of People worldwide coping with loss and helping each other by leveraging new technologies to find and share the latest resources, education, information and personal grief journeys/ experiences. VIDEO - ABOUT MY GRIEF ANGELS Overview (1 Minute): https://studio.youtube.com/video/SN5jh5Ddif0/edit VIDEO REVIEWS OF MY GRIEF ANGELS BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS (1 Minute): Community Member Reviews: https://youtu.be/v8PT7vlgLTM "I found My Grief Angels While Crying on Google" Review: https://youtu.be/5yl53mjns3g Projects include: - Free and Open Virtual Grief Support Groups Per Type of Loss Experienced. The groups were initially launched on April 1, 2020 s our emergency response to help people grieving during the COVID19 Pandemic, and to date - we have held over 500 free and open group meetings. PROGRAM VIDEO & TESTIMONIAL: https://youtu.be/Vw9s9y59--k - Grieving @ Holidays - As suggested by virtual group participants, we launched a program by which we hold Free and Open Virtual Grief Support Groups for anyone grieving the loss of a loved on all major holidays - the day of the holiday; including: Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and others. PROGRAM VIDEO: https://youtu.be/FiEOwYWy6tY - Grief Chat Hour - OnlineGrief.com - As suggested by group participants who wanted to continue the community discussions after the weekly group meetings, an online community was set up and a "Grieg Chat Hour" program was launched to designate 8pm EST as the daily hour where people looking for community with others grieving can check in and connect with others; post their thoughts and review latest research on grief and grieving process, workplace grief, etc. PROGRAM VIDEO: - Grief Education Petition - Change.org/GriefEducation - For the vast majority of group and online community participants, most felt totally unprepared for the loss of their loved one, and their number one suggestion was for schools to do more to prepare us for what will be part of all of our lives. Therefore, we recently started a public petition to make "Grief Education" a graduation requirement for all. PROGRAM VIDEOS (1 Minute Each): https://youtu.be/_tdFh0zU6XA and https://youtu.be/DYXxIko-eng - The Grief MOOC - First Free Massive Open Online Education Course on "Grief: How it can kill or empower us" available thru the European MOOCs Platform and the Happiness Academy PROGRAM VIDEO: https://youtu.be/vNh6yvToEEg - Free Mobile Apps- Free Mobile apps developed and launched by My Grief Angels Volunteers; including "Virtual Grief Support"; "Pet Loss", and "Good From Grief" apps available thru Google Play, Apple itunes, Amazon, HTML5 and other major app stores. PROGRAM VIDEOS: - Virtual Grief Support App - https://youtu.be/0fCQdigIQck - Pet Loss App - https://youtu.be/ZD31VkZz7Uw - Good From Grief App - https://youtu.be/PsGYhEkJjNY - Grief Attacks - Shared Community Stories: Online community user submitted personal stories on grief attacks experienced and how each got thru them. PROGRAM VIDEOS: - Photos & Garage Sale: https://youtu.be/TF8SdNOSo4E - Going Back To School: https://youtu.be/C_r0qeG3cJw - Re-entering the Apartment: https://youtu.be/Co5IsXx6C50 - The Trip Home: https://youtu.be/SNYC-kGDX-E - Books: "Good from Grief: How to Turn Unimaginable Grief Into Something Positive in 288 Uplifting Twitter-sized Life Stories" Book Link on Amazon (Group offered at Cost): https://www.amazon.com/Good-Grief-Unimaginable-Something-Twitter-sized/dp/1493574604 - Grief Support Resources Directory by Type of Loss Experienced - User Shared Grief Attacks Coping Strategies Program My Grief Angels, throughout its projects, addresses topics that include: - How grief can impact our health; - How have others coped with their grief and grief attacks; - How have others put their grief in motion; - How have others turned their grief into something positive; - What are the resources available for our type of loss, and more...

We are a non-profit organization with a mission to provide reading programs to underserved populations to develop a love of reading & life- long readers.

Breakthrough partners with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity.

To educate youth about the circumstances of Clay’s death and, promote his passion of appreciating and connecting youth from different cultures.

Adoptions Together builds healthy lifelong family connections for every child and advocates for continuous improvement of systems that promote the well being of children.

PROVIDE STRATEGIC SUPPORT AND CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES THAT SUPPOERT CLIENT PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS WITH THE OBJECTVE OF MOVING CLIENTELE FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING IN LIFE.

Project Mentor connects community members with Conroe ISD students to foster meaningful relationships that promote positive youth development so that students can successfully navigate school and life.