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The mission of the University of Richmond is to sustain a collaborative learning and research community that supports the personal development of its members and the creation of new knowledge. A Richmond education prepares students to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society.

Hands of Hope Foundation is designed to operate and develop faith based communities that will function on a local, national, and international level to provide financial and/or direct assistance to individuals, families, and other organizations in meeting a wide variety of needs to include: short term housing, medical care, education assistance, drinkable water, food and clothing; as well as a place of respite for Ministers and their families. Offering Hope in Christ in the spirit of 1 Peter 3:15. Our current projects include: educational services in Liberia, Bulgaria, and Thailand. Medical clinic in Weala, Liberia. 5 new churches in Pattaya, Thailand.

GrowNYC (formerly Council on the Environment of NYC) is a hands-on non-profit which improves New York City’s quality of life through environmental programs that transform communities block by block and empower all New Yorkers to secure a clean and healthy environment for future generations.

826LA is dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. 826LA's services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention and that strong writing skills are fundamental to students' future success. With this approach and objective in mind, 826LA provides in-school tutoring, assistance with student publications, after-school tutoring, workshops, and help for English language learners. All programs are free, and the overriding goal is to help our students find their voice and give them the power to express that voice with creativity and confidence.

Urban Arts Partnership (UAP) is a non-profit organization that serves difficult-to-reach youth attending Title I schools in the New York City Department of Education public school system. Its mission is to strengthen public schools by providing arts-based solutions to urban educational issues. A co-founder of four new small schools and contributing innovator in effective arts integration teaching practices, UAP accomplishes its mission though an arts-based holistic model of programming that cultivates the intellectual and socio-emotional development of disadvantaged youth.

The Waldorf School of Princeton, part of an independent educational movement of more than 1,000 schools worldwide, is dedicated to recognizing the unique spirit in each child. Through a rich curriculum integrating the academic, artistic, and practical, the Waldorf School of Princeton guides children toward self-knowledge, to meet the world by awakening within them warmth of heart, clarity of thought, and strength of purpose.

The Saratoga Education Foundation was established in 1982 by concerned parents when the government funding for schools was diminishing in a powerful effort to help sustain the level of excellence in classrooms for all students in the district. The foundation continues to support many important programs such as PE, art, music, libraries, technology and science in the four SUSD schools.

Butler Academy was founded in 2010 to bridge the achievement gap and increase the number of college graduates by providing a strong foundation in stem.

Our mission is to empower working low-income and chronically homeless individuals and families to achieve their full potential for long-term social and economic self-reliance.

To prepare its students for admission to and success in college the school offers a rigorous curriculum that meets the university of California a-g requirements, with an emphasis on basic skills and core subject matter in English language arts, mathematics, social studies and science, and a comprehensive support program that promotes healthy youth development, including preparing the students to apply their knowledge and skills for the benefit of the community and environment.

The mission of the Asheville City Schools Foundation is to collaborate with our community to do whatever it takes for all ACS students to thrive.

Oneworld now! was founded in Seattle, Washington in 2002. At that time, we launched a pilot program at Ingraham High School in North Seattle with just 12 students. Since then, own expanded to include students from every high school in the Seattle public school district and has served over 1,500 youth, most of whom are low-income and youth of color in the Seattle area. In addition, own expanded its full program to James Campbell high school, the largest public high school in Hawai‘i, in 2010. an innovative model underserved youth have historically had the least access to international learning opportunities. Oneworld now! Is making a significant difference in our students’ lives. Own was a pioneer when it was founded in a post-9/11 climate, yet our mission and vision seem just as critical today as it was back then! Own has been recognized as “one of the nation’s most innovative after school programs” by the jack kent cooke foundation, and the own founder, kristin hayden, was elected as an ashoka fellow for recognizing “innovative solutions and the potential to change patterns across society. ” own’s award-winning program model in seattle and hawai‘i offers a new and integrated approach to developing the next generation of global leaders. oneworld now! Is an award-winning and innovative social venture that exists to develop the next generation of global leaders. Own is committed to providing critical language skills, leadership training, and study abroad opportunities to underserved youth. We are innovative in that we are one of the only programs in the nation that spends at least one year preparing youth by providing language and leadership training to ensure their success abroad focuses on providing access to study abroad opportunities to mostly low-income youth and students of color teaches arabic, chinese and korean, three strategically important languages that are not typically offered in american public schools offer an integrated and holistic program of language, leadership, and study abroad increased access to critical language learning during and after school increased access to study abroad opportunities, especially to underserved youth promoting the “gap year” for all american youth to consider spending a year abroad volunteering and studying languages between high school and college oneworld now! Is developing global leaders by supporting our youth in being successful in all areas of their lives. Beyond the language, leadership, and study abroad program, own supports youth through mentorship, college prep, and networking for scholarships, internships, and career opportunities. Our passionate and committed staff, teachers, and volunteers reflect the oneworld now! Students, who inspire us every day. Together we are all working towards creating a world that acknowledges how we are all connected and all responsible for each other’s well-being. We are…oneworld…and the time to contribute positively is now! . oneworld now! ‘s vision is to increase access to international opportunities, namely critical language studies, leadership development, and study abroad to all american youth. Our award-winning program in seattle, washington demonstrates the successful implementation of our innovative program model of language, leadership, and study abroad for underserved youth, who have historically had the least access to these life-changing opportunities. Own works with students, teachers, parents, school districts, college and universities, and communities nationwide to support this vision.