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Okizu (oak-eye-zoo) comes from the Sioux language and means unity, to come together, to heal from a hurt, to make whole.The mission of Okizu is to help all members of families affected by childhood cancer to heal through peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs.

GLIDE's mission is to create a radically inclusive, just and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization. GLIDE serves a diverse cross-section of homeless, low-income and marginalized populations with an integrated program model that includes daily free meals, housing assistance, domestic violence counseling and abatement, substance use recovery, childcare, afterschool and summer programs for K-5, a family resource center, HIV/Hep-C outreach and prevention, a drop-in legal clinic, and on-site access to primary and mental health care (via Tenderloin Health Services). GLIDE is a life-changing gateway to comprehensive care that embraces every individual with dignity and respect.

Marwen educates and inspires under-served young people through the visual arts. Marwen provides high quality visual arts-education, college planning, and career development programs--all free of charge--to Chicago's under-served youth in grades 6-12.

Timanous is dedicated to providing a camp life that builds character and has lasting value for every boy. This camp life features: simple, active living in a rustic environment; deep respect for the rights and self-worth of every individual; and the holistic growth of body, mind and spirit. Our main fundraising focus is to grow the Sandy Tattersall Fund endowment, which provides financial assistance to current and future generations of boys who would otherwise not be able to attend Timanous.

OUR MISSION IS TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE WAY THE WORLD PERCEIVES, PREVENTS AND TREATS BRAIN BASED BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. OUR VISION IS A SOCIETY WHERE EVERY PERSON IS UNDERSTOOD AND EMBRACED AS FLAWLESS

SchoolSeed’s mission is to support public schools in Shelby County by: Raising money for programs that federal, state and local government funding are unavailable to support Coordinating community efforts to support area public schools Helping schools develop more effective educational practices Providing ongoing educational opportunities for teachers and administrators

Sunaayy is strongly motivated towards creating a better world through education. To this end, we at Sunaayy, remain dedicated towards providing basic education to children between the ages 3 to 12 who are unable to receive its benefits elsewhere, by holding classes at a time convenient to them and their families. We strive to work as a team with parents, educators and children, to impart an understanding of the life-changing value of education and its integral place in a child's life. We inspire and motivate children to develop academically, socially and morally, with a healthy respect for oneself, others and the environment. Sunaayy provides a setting that makes learning fun, and also encourages children to become independent and confident. We remain committed to the safety of our children.

The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, foundations and individuals to secure resources for the future of education, agriculture and student leader development.

The Shane Victorino Foundation is dedicated to promoting opportunities for underserved youth. The Foundation engages in projects which provide children in need with educational, recreational and wellness programs.

The mission of The Auntie Karen Foundation is to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts.

At TGR Foundation, we empower students to pursue their passions through education

Jackpot Ranch Foundation enriches the lives of youth by providing retreat and camping experiences.