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Sharing Tree

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma

Northbay Family Homes (NFH)- North Bay Veterans Housing Program Fund

Affordable housing has never been more important. Since our founding in 1978, we have helped almost 10,000 people move into over 4,000 homes of their own in the Northbay area. Many of these homes made local living possible for families who would otherwise been renters or had to commute long distances to work.

Infinite Chance

We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing infinite chances to Guatemalan children, through education. By means of our many ongoing projects and future plans we are able to provide long-term opportunities for children to escape poverty.

Lebanon, Ohio

Blind Institute of Technology

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Illinois

Thresh

The two-fold mission of Thresh is to educate and to entertain. Thresh’s work revolves around the art of storytelling in all its forms—from creating cross-cultural productions that deal with issues of identity, race, gender and inclusion, to outreach programs with marginalized and underserved communities in the US and overseas.

New York, New York

CLERGY COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH COALITION

The 4C Coalition facilitates mentorship opportunities in which caring adults offer guidance, support, and encouragement to at-risk youth.

Seattle, Washington

Ankhlave Arts Alliance

Ankhlave Arts Alliance is a W.A.G.E. certified nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization for the advancement of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in the contemporary art realm. AnkhLave (that’s “Enclave” with an “Ankh”) is based in New York City, and produces annual programming including our AnkhLave Garden Project Fellowship, AnkhLave Curator Fellowship, and the Ankhlave Public Artist in Residence. We believe art is an ideal platform for the exchange of ideas and perspectives. Art allows people the opportunity to engage in conversations that can be difficult to confront, politically and socially, and opens the floor for conversations between people of diverse communities that may not have engaged otherwise. We believe art has the power to influence, change and even subvert culture in favor of more nuanced perspectives and for more equitable presence within the greater society. In keeping with our mission to facilitate exchange of ideas between and within marginalized communities, we seek to present programming beyond the traditional white-walled gallery space, and in alternative public spaces within BIPOC communities. One reason for this is to honor the legacy of many BIPOC people’s Indigenous heritage from around the world, which can include creative works that are sculpted, worn, performed in or displayed outdoors in nature. Spaces like botanical and community gardens are inclusive as it can be transformed into an unexpected exhibition space, inspiring wonder and curiosity when stumbled upon. Many communities within the BIPOC umbrella are polarized by the art establishment due to colonialism, with many of their homeland’s artworks taken and exhibited for non BIPOC audiences. In this sense, even their own people's work becomes othered to them. Moreover, art history has historically been authored through the European gaze, and omitted many experiences and viewpoints around the world. Contemporary art in recent history is becoming more inclusive, though many potential BIPOC audience members need more representation in order to feel included in the contemporary art conversation. We believe the best way to can elevate BIPOC voices and the communities they are representing is by bringing their artwork to the people, in a public space that is unexpected and accessible for maximum community engagement.

Bronx, New York

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DETROIT CRIME COMMISSION

The Detroit Crime Commission’s mission is to act as a citizen ally to public and private organizations in Southeast Michigan, by facilitating the prevention, investigation and prosecution of crime leading to a safer place to live, learn and work.

Detroit, Michigan