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Food for Others, Inc.

For people who have lost a job, suffered a mental or physical health setback, or are struggling to overcome other obstacles to independence, Food for Others provides free food in these ways: 1) Warehouse Emergency food to individuals and families: We provide 3-5 days' worth of non-perishables, as well as milk and eggs and other fresh food for those referred to us by social-service providers. Those clients who also qualify based on low income may also receive monthly food supplements that we order on their behalf from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA. 2) Neighborhood Sites Distributions - We provide limited but free groceries to people via volunteers to sites in low-income neighborhoods every evening Monday through Friday, no questions asked. 3) Community Partners: We provide bulk food items to about 20 community-based organizations on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for churches, homeless shelters, and other groups serving at-risk residents to provide to their clients food. 4) Power Pack Program (P3): We provide weekend food for elementary school children in Fairfax Public Schools, primarily children in the free and reduced-price meals program, and others referred by school counselors, to make sure kids don't go hungry on weekends.

Fairfax, Virginia

LIGHTHOUSE RANCH FOR BOYS INC

The Lighthouse Ranch was founded in March 1979 by Jim and Lovella Yohe. It is located on a beautiful 40 acre site in Southeast Louisiana. Over one thousand boys have lived at the Ranch and have benefited from its program. Lighthouse Ranch for Boys is a Louisiana licensed, Class A child residential facility located in Loranger, LA. The program is designed for boys (12 through 17 years of age) whom are in need of a stable environment. Many of the over 1,000 boys which have lived at Lighthouse Ranch since its founding in 1979, have been victims of abuse, neglect, drugs, and unstable home environments, which have left the boys to develop maladaptive behavioral issues. By providing a stable, consistent, and structured environment which is both educational and therapeutic in nature, Ranch boys are able to focus on improving their lives. The Ranch has an on-campus accredited school, Lighthouse Christian Academy, with a Master Certified teacher. The school is recognized by the Tangipahoa school board as an Alternative Educational Program. Upon admission to the Ranch, most boys are struggling with academics, with wide learning gaps, a history of poor school attendance, and/or failing grades which places them at high risk for “dropping out” of school and repeating the cycle of poverty. By utilizing a one-on-one approach in a relaxed but structured environment, boys are able to work to close learning gaps, and work ahead in their academics. In addition to classroom style learning, Ranch boys are able to participate in horsemanship and agriculture electives. Learning how to care for animals, ride horses, grow a garden, prepare meals, and complete chores not only allows for the development of future employable skills, but fosters a spirit of independence and growth. The goal is to give residents a foundation for creating better future.

LORANGER, Louisiana

YAPD4Africa

"Building Strong People and Sustainable Communities for all".

Help International

The mission of HELP International is to empower people to fight global poverty through sustainable, life-changing development programs. Our model facilitates sustainable development programs overseas that impact the lives of both community members with whom we work and HELP volunteers and interns. We strive to ensure that our programs allow the people we work with to become self-sufficient rather than dependent on others to meet their daily needs. HELP International's goal is to provide a contextualized high-impact and sustainable development program, yet able to be carried out in a relatively short period of time. With our diverse teams formed from people of all backgrounds we are able implement a very holistic approach to development using rapid evaluation to ensure community needs are being met. Every project HELP executes is done in collaboration with a local partnership in-country. HELP partnerships include international and domestic NGOs, local governments, schools, hospitals, health clinics, community leaders, and other social entrepreneurs. Our mulit-facited approach to development allows us to facilitate projects catering to a wider range of fields and disciplines . In any given country, HELP International develops , executes, and monitors grass-root projects in areas related to public health promotion, health campaigns and outreaches, medical support, micro-business mentoring, income generating activities, English teaching, teacher trainings, orphanage support, at-risk youth programs, female empowerment, agriculture, etc. Our unique model allows college-aged volunteers, interns, and working young professionals to contribute and catalyze the efforts of local partners on the ground. HELP International aims to assist relatively inexperienced and mostly academically trained participants to become social entrepreneurs who understand the complexities of poverty. Our social entrepreneurs have gone on to be a force of change in everything from the non-profit sector, to public office, the armed forces and even the corporate world.

Provo, Utah

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine creates communities of hope and healing. We have the world’s largest, most effective, evidence-based program for healing population-wide psychological trauma and stress. We bring together a variety of techniques drawn from the world’s healing traditions as well as modern medicine to help whole populations learn to heal themselves.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Capital Region Land Conservancy

Our mission is to conserve and protect the natural and historic land and water resources of Virginia’s capital region for the benefit of current and future generations.

Richmond, Virginia

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The Joye Foundation

Programs that change the lives of poverty-stricken children. Carrying the load so they can focus on the joy of being a child. Helping to shape a better tomorrow for youth in need.

Newburgh, New York

THE WEHEAL FOUNDATION (a dba of the THE ERIC DREW FOUNDATION INC)

Our Mission is to Give Hope, Save Lives and Reduce Suffering

Los Gatos, California

KENYA HELP

Our vision is an educated society. Our mission is to educate and train Kenyan women, children and youth by providing resources and support. A primary focus is scholarships for students at the secondary and post-secondary levels who need financial support.

Menlo Park, California

Earth Economics

We quantify and value the benefits nature provides. Our work drives effective decisions and systemic change through a combination of education, natural capital analysis, and policy recommendations.

TACOMA, Washington

WICHITA AREA SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER INC

Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center works with individuals and communities through comprehensive services and education to create a culture of intolerance for sexual violence and an atmosphere of healing for those impacted by it.

WICHITA, Kansas

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Bayside Medical Missions

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.