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The Mission of the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club is to provide quality programs and services to all ages of the Island-wide youth population that will prepare them for healthy and productive lives through professionally developed programs that help to develop self-esteem, leadership skills, personal values, and mutual respect, in fun and safe environments.

Christian Skaters exists to connect local skate communities to Jesus. We are a global family of skateboarders who are dedicated to living out our faith, sharing the hope we have in Jesus Christ and discipling skaters in God’s Word.

Silas Project's mission is to connect parents through their stories and experiences; to encourage and foster healthy grief, healing, and growth,;to experience the joy and pride of honoring these precious children; to equip friends and family to walk through these seasons with tenderness and care.

It is the mission of CleanSlate Inc. to assist in the healing of gang and non-gang members both externally and internally. We want to understand the past and build a new future through counseling and tattoo removal for a segment of our population that is financially challenged and socially oppressed. Our ultimate goal is to save lives by ending the cycle of violence and building acceptance in the greater community to support change through nurturing and empowerment, not incarceration and punishment.

The Minnesota Distance Running Association connects the Minnesota running community and supports runners of all ages and abilities through education, programs and advocacy. Whether you run socially, recreationally, or competitively, MDRA can help you achieve your running goals.

We are a nonprofit 501 c3 focus on bringing veterans as mentors and inner-city youth together into the wild rivers of nature inspiring the youth by becoming a guardian, teacher or role model as an act of service into the outdoors. The hope is that it encourages youth participants to grow and become ambassadors of our natural environment. SRI Uplifts and strengthens communities by connecting inner-city youth and veterans to the outdoors. harnessing incredible opportunities and powerful experiences that forge strong connections between youth and veterans, their communities, and the natural world. Spending time embraced in currents of river water, trekking majestic forested trails, and witnessing a bald eagle or elk in its habitat is healing. Connecting with nature is a powerful outlet to reduce stress, find focus, sharpen self-awareness, embrace spirituality, and develop positive values beneficial to both the individual and community. Soul River unites youth and veterans on challenging yet rewarding adventures at zero cost where they become part of something bigger than themselves, developing into strong leaders in the outdoors and their communities.

Mindful Life Project works diligently to support the mental and emotional wellness of students, teachers, staff, leaders, and families through mindfulness programming. The goal is to create a foundation of well-being at the individual level that leads to a connected school culture and climate where everyone feel safe, welcomed, valued, and believed in.

Live Out Loud inspires, nurtures and empowers LGBTQ youth to build a successful future by connecting them to positive role models and affirmative experiences in the LGBTQ community. By providing youth with opportunities to interact with adults who understand the realities of living openly as a member of the LGBTQ community, Live Out Loud helps young people to achieve academic success, healthy relationships, rewarding careers, and a fulfilling life. Live Out Loud forges these crucial connections through innovative, hands-on initiatives that include: bringing positive LGBTQ role models into classrooms and schools; bringing LGBTQ youth into workplaces to meet LGBTQ professionals from all walks of life; and providing financial and mentoring support to young scholars and leaders.

The Factory Ministries works to empower people, connect them with community resources, and build stronger neighborhoods in eastern Lancaster County. It provides a range of relational social services — youth programs, adult advocacy, a family food market, early learning supports and housing assistance — with a holistic, faith‑informed approach to reduce poverty and strengthen families.

Treehouse's mission is to promote public investment in our most vulnerable children. We inspire, implement and support innovative child welfare practices that ensure that children who experience foster care find lifelong family relationships and supportive community connections that enable them to live fulfilling and productive lives. Our vision is "Every child rooted in family and community."

JUXTAPOSITION ARTS (JXTA) IS A YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, TEEN-STAFFED DESIGN ENTERPRISE, AND COMMUNITY CULTURAL SPACE LOCATED IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA. ITS MISSION IS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING AND EMPLOYING YOUNG URBAN ARTISTS IN HANDS-ON EDUCATION INITIATIVES THAT CREATE PATHWAYS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHILE EXERCISING POWER. JXTA WORKS TO CONNECT ITS AUDIENCES TO THE REGION'S ROBUST ARTS INDUSTRIES AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO MORE EQUITABLE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. MORE THAN 24,000 YOUTH HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN JUXTAPOSITION ARTS' PROGRAMS SINCE THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUNDING. JUXTAPOSITION ARTS ENVISIONS YOUTH ENTERING THE CREATIVE WORKFORCE AS DYNAMIC INNOVATORS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS WITH THE CONFIDENCE, SKILLS AND CONNECTIONS THEY NEED TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE REVITALIZATION OF THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LIVE AND WORK. THE ORGANIZATION COMBINES DESIGN EDUCATION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT WITH A SOCIAL-ENTERPRISE BUSINESS MODEL. STUDENTS BEG

The Running Rebels Community Organization Engages the community, youth, and their families, Prevents involvement in gangs, drugs, violence, and the juvenile justice system, Intervenes and guides youth by assisting them with making positive choices, and Coaches youth through their transition into adulthood. They accomplish this through building relationships with youth and providing the resources and skills necessary for them to become thriving, connected, and contributing adult members of their community.