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Alpha Phi is a sisterhood of women supporting each other in lifelong achievement.The Organization provides housing for approximately 35 members of a fraternity while they attend Northwestern University. The Organization also provides meals and a meeting place for all members of which there are approximately 80. The experience of living together, sharing meals and having a central meeting location promotes bonds between members and encourages social interaction.

Created to honor the legacy of a beloved space industry pioneer and accomplished pilot, Dawn (1980 2016), the is designed to serve both as an inspiration and as a career boost to capable young women and other gender minorities who, like , aspire to explore our sky and stars, to shake up the aerospace industry, and to help their fellow people here on planet Earth. We do this by matching up to forty students per year with purpose-driven, paid internships at leading aerospace companies and organizations and with senior and executive level mentors.

COMMUNITY and WORLD SERVICE PRIMARILY SUPPORTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO PURSUING CAREERS.

Our mission is to increase the visibility and opportunities artists. We provide free information and advice to artists through our website and newsletters, and we collaborate with other non-profits on an annual international celebration called Support Artists Now Day/SWAN Day.

The was formed in 2002 as a not-for-profit organization for the purpose ofdeveloping a quality musical open to men and women that are gay, lesbian,heterosexual, and all other sexual orientations. Through its musical performances,the makes a positive contribution to the community by providing educational,cultural, and social enrichment for its members and audiences.

THE OF THE UNITED STATES IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING CITIZENS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SEA POWER TO U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY AND SUPPORTING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SEA SERVICES AND THEIR FAMILIES.THE MANAGES FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE COUNCIL OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES, A CALIFORNIA PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION.DURING 2021 THE PROVIDED $349,350 IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO THE COUNCIL OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES. ADDITIONALY, DURING 2021 $32,108 WAS PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES TO FUND COUNCIL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SEA CADETS, NJROTC, SEA SERVICE LIASON, AND SUPPORT OF ACTIVE DUTY AND MARINE CORPS EVENTS.

TO CREATE PATHWAYS TO WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND MEN WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RELATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CHILD ABUSE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE, INTEGRATIVE CENTERS, TEAMS AND INITIATIVES.

ENHANCING AND IMPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS.

EVPRC is a pro-life

MUA) is a grassroots organization of Latina immigrant women with a double mission of promoting personal transformation and building community power for social and economic justice.

Assistance to abandoned children, orphans, battered women, widows and similar person in need of assistance.

To provide quick and compassionate financial assistance to low-income people battling in order to cover basic human needs, lessen financial burdens and improve quality of life.

EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT FOR ADULT WOMEN.

THE MISSION OF IS TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, PARTICULARLY INVOLVING BREAST CANCER AND COVID-19 RESEARCH AND TREATMENT.

TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROJECTS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, THAT TARGET UNMET NEEDS TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AND TO CARRY ON OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS GOAL AS PERMITTED BY LAW.

PRIMARY MISSION IS TO RECEIVE AND INVEST CONTRIBUTIONS, TOGETHER WITH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF COACHELLA VALLEY RESIDENTS. OPERATES THREE CHARITABLE PROGRAMS DESCRIBED AS; SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS FUNDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL AS PROVIDING VALUABLE FUNDING FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. BEHIND A MIRACLE - DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CRITICAL FUNDING NEEDED TO HELP IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, RESEARCH, SERVICES, AND EDUCATION FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER. CARES PROGRAM - FUNDS SPECIFIC PROJECTS OF LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEMONSTRATE A NEED AND ARE MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.

TO CONDUCT ON POLICY ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF MEN AND WOMEN IN CALIFORNIA. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE USE OF TO DIRECT INDEPENDENT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS, INCLUDING SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION OF LEGISLATION AND STATE AND LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES.

TO SERVE VETERANS AND THEIR CHILDREN SO THAT THEIR NEXT MISSION IS CLEAR AND CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE WORLD. IN 2020-2021 WE SERVED 1,018 AND CHILDREN, INCLUDING PROVIDING 226 DAYS OF CHILDCARE.

TO ALLEVIATE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY IN , WITH A FOCUS ON WOMEN CHILDREN IN RURAL AREAS. WE AIM TO HELP THE POOR IMPROVE THEIR LIVING CONDITIONS, ASSESSING ADDRESSING SKILL GAPS SO THEY BECOME PRODUCTIVE CONTRIBUTORS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE ACHIEVE THESE GOALS VIA SEVERAL PROGRAMS: IMPROVING ACCESS TO EDUCATION (SCHOLARSHIPS, REPAIRING OR BUILDING EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, CLASSROOMS, ADDING WATER TANKS), ARTS/MUSIC/SPORTS CAMPS, FINANCIAL LITERACY/BUDGET, MICRO LOANS, CAREER LEADERSHIP SELF-SKILLS ASSESSMENT WORKSHOPS. PARTNERING WITH TWO OTHER ORGS, WE PROVIDE ONGOING SKILLS TRAINING IN SEWING, BAKING ORGANIC FARMING. WE ALSO ASSIST IN IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE HEALTH EDUCATION, PROVIDING FREE CLINICS (MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ EYE), FUNDING TRAVEL TO HOSPITALS CRITICAL CARE. WE ADDED PANDEMIC RELIEF/EMERGENCY GRANTS DUE TO ITS HIGH IMPACT ON THE POPULATION WE SERVE.

SRAI IS DEDICATED SUPPORT VARIOUS PROJECTS IN THE BENEFITS OF CHILDREN, WOMEN, HEALTH CARE, ELDERLY AND DISASTER RELIEF, ETC.

PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE GIFT SHOP INVENTORY ARE USED FOR THE BENEFIT THE HOSPITAL AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.

is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment

Promotion social welfare education and civic work

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION

BETTERMENT WOMEN AND GIRLS

SUPPORTING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN THE PROJECT IN INDIA AS THE FIRST ATTEMPT ANYWHERE TO CREATE A UNIVERSAL TOWN WHERE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL COUNTRIES CAN LIVE TOGETHER IN PEACE AND PROGRESSIVE HARMONY, ABOVE ALL CREEDS, ALL POLITICS AND ALL NATIONALITIES.

Service Above SelfRotary is an organization business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. is the worlds first service . Rotarians carry out a variety humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. Since its founding in 1905, has grown to include some 1.2 million service-minded men and women belonging to more than 30,000 clubs in 166 countries in the world. Rotarians meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics local and global importance. Membership reflects a cross-section community representation. is widely regarded as the worlds largest private provider international educational scholarships. The Foundation provides each year some $90 million for international scholarships, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian projects that improve the qualit

TO ENGAGE OF ALL AGES IN LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL PROMOTE SOCIAL PERSONAL CHANGE.

FORGE WAYS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN EXTREME POVERTY TO LEARN, CONNECT, AND LEAD IN COUNTRIES WHERE WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE MARGINALIZED. OUR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE THEM, CONNECT THEM WITH ONE ANOTHER AND EQUIP THEM WITH THE TOOLS TO BECOME LEADERS ADVOCATING FOR POSITIVE CHANGE.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE,PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN, TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, TO VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE AND TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE, AT NO COST TO THE VICTIM.

To provide Shelter Education Physical and Spiritual Healing to the women and children victims prostitution and human trafficking in the Philippines and to provide Education to the poor

is organized exclusively to expand the educational opportunities for emerging and established women .

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND TEMPORARY SHELTER TO ABUSED, DRUG ADDICTED, AND HOMELESS WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND VETERANS.

BUILDING STRONGER, HEALTIER COMMUNITIES THROUGH SOCIAL INVESTMENT FOCUSED ON EXCHANGE PROGRAM, , WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, VOLUNTERISEM, PHILANTHROPHY AND DIVERSITY THROUGH POER OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SERVICES TO THE POOR, INCLUDING HOT SHOWERS FOR THE HOMELESS, HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AND A HOUSING and FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

To provide goods and services to needy individuals and families of , CA

THF) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization committed to empowering and protecting young girls and women to break the cycle of poverty and create a thriving community by advancing their rights through education, sustainable development, basic medical care and nutrition. Thereby creating a generation of women who can lift the next generation of women out of poverty and into a vibrant life of opportunity.

THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE NON-MEDICAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN IN TREATMENT BREAST, OVARIAN, AND OTHER GYNECOLOGICAL CANCERS. THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED IS ASSISTANCE

OUR MISSION IS TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE STANDARD OF CARE IN BREAST HEALTH AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE POST DIAGNOSIS. OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM, RESOURCES AFTER DIAGNOSIS "RAD" PROGRAM IS A GLOBAL AND VIRTUAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GIVE ATHLETIC WOMEN IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE RAD PROGRAM INCLUDES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PEER-TO-PEER ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION FOCUSED ON MIND, BODY AND SOUL WELL BEING. WE WANT TO REDEFINE THE STANDARD OF CARE IN BREAST HEALTH AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE POST DIAGNOSIS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION ON THE SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS OF FITNESS AND SUPPORT TO ACCESS RESPONSIBLE AND SAFE FITNESS INSTRUCTION THOSE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER.

TO PRESERVE THE DIGNITY OF PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES BY FUNDING VALUE ADDED SERVICES LIKE PROVIDING WECARE PACKAGES TO PATIENTS IN NEED.

COUNSELING FOR THE RAPE , MOTHERS

THE NCBW IS A NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION COM-PRISED PROFESSIONAL DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ENHANCE-MENT CAREER OPORTUNITIES. NCBW IS COMMITTED TO FURTHER EQUITY AND ENPOWERMENT ,

With the support of Grantmakers for Girls of Color, LAIPA has implemented a womens health programs in North and Southeast . This experience has increased our knowledge and experience on providing health education to community women. During this time, the women have identified the need of a formal support system that will assist them and their families in accessing health resources, guidance in maneuvering in society, and culturally based health education. Girls in this community have identified their needs to be parent-child communication, cultural identity, leadership development, and most importantly, reproductive health education.

HOUSING FORMERLY HOMELESS WOMEN, PROVIDING MEALS, COUNSELING and SUPPORTIVE SVCS FOR WOMEN IN POVERTY.

TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE CAPITAL AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (SEE SCH. O FOR CONTINUATION) TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND WOMEN.

PROMOTE AND RECOGNIZE THE POWER, INFLUENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE SAN FRANCISCO GEOGRAPHICAL AREA AND TO FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION FOR EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS.

The organizations mission: empowers men, women and children to become leaders in their community, equipped to tackle DR Congos problems at the source. Their programs establish a network of knowledge and faith that spreads Gods light across the nation, to bring an end to DR Congos darkest era.

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