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The Growing Leaders Initiative is a 501c3 organization that exists to provide habitudes (character-based, student-leadership development) to schools that cannot afford to purchase programs for their students. In both urban and rural environments, students are confined emotionally, behaviorally, and spiritually. In some places, students never leave a 9-block radius or a 9-mile radius from their home. They don’t leave the familiar because they’re never given the opportunity. We want to change that. We want to broaden their vision, and help them take bigger risks, think bigger thoughts, and pursue bigger goals. We want to enable them to become the best version of themselves.

WeThinkBig is an independent not-for-profit organization that brings innovators across the education, business and public/private sectors to collaborate, learn and advance excellence in education and student learning. WeThinkBig is dedicated to improving educational experiences for K-12 students in greater Dane county by providing educators the inspiration, tools and partnerships they need to advance educational innovation in our region.

Founded in 2012, our shire house mission has been to create a community of and for young adults within the high functioning autism spectrum. A community where friendships and supports will be forged as our young adults begin their journey into independent living. Our residential programs and services have provided and continue to provide the supports our young adults have needed. Shire house has become a community with friendships and supports that will continue to be available to our young adults long into their adult lives.

Communities in Schools is the nation's leading dropout prevention organization. Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

The mission of the conflict center is to reduce levels of physical, verbal and emotional violence, teaching practical, nonviolent methods for dealing with conflict and anger. Founded in colorado in 1987, the organization works with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, involving them in exercises that teach communication skills, consequences, negotiation, values clarification, win-win outcomes, and problem-solving skills. Our three major program areas are school programs, organizations (including business, neighborhoods, congregations, and families), and youth at risk. We teach conflict management, anger management, and parenting. We apply three processes for individuals and groups in conflict: facilitation, mediation, and negotiation. We provide services based on a sliding fee scale and are committed to providing 50% of services to people in poverty.

Cultivating community and celebrating Appalachian heritage in a peaceful mountain setting.

Mission CYC empowers vulnerable children and young adults to overcome obstacles and succeed in education, career, and life. CYC makes a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in 2nd grade through college by providing a range of services designed to keep kids in school, prepared for college and career, and on the pathway to success.

To educate the community as to the history of veterans through construction of a veterans memorial and to support veterans and their families through education scholarships.

"Building Community Through the Strength of Our Neighbors”

Parents Connected is a grassroots group of parents dedicated to helping our children and other parents move successfully through school and college. By engaging other parents, community experts, and elected officials we will get our children the support they need for good public education. We will also work with each other so our children are successful at getting to and through college or work readiness where they can be self supporting and give back to their individual communities.

The Y.O.G.A. for Youth mission is to provide urban youth with tools of self discovery that foster hope, discipline and respect for self, others and community.

Life Pieces To Masterpieces Attention Monica Cloud Charles R. Drew Elementary School, 4th Floor 5600 Eads Street, NE Washington, DC 20019 Life Pieces To Masterpieces uses artistic expression to develop character and leadership, unlock potential, and prepare African American boys and young men to transform their lives and communities.