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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.

is a sisterhood of women supporting each other in lifelong achievement.

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.

PRSONL GROWTH TRAINING WRKSHPS FOR WOMEN

UAF is a global that protects, strengthens and sustains activists at critical moments. We intervene quickly when activists are poised to make great gains or face serious threats to their lives and work.

OUR GOAL IS TO DRAW VISITORS TO THE PHENOMENAL STORY OF WORLD WAR II, AND TO GENERATE RESPECT FOR ALL . THE STORY OF WORLD WAR II IS THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THE 20TH CENTURY, BUT ITS LASTING EFFECTS MAY NOT BE KNOWN TO CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. IN ADDITION TO TELLING THE STORY THROUGH EXHIBITS, THE MUSEUM WILL SHOW THE IMPORTANT LESSONS AND SOCIETAL PROGRESSIONS THAT CAME FROM SUCH A DEADLY EPISODE. IT WILL SHOW HOW THE GI BILL ALLOWED TO GO TO COLLEGE AND BUY HOMES, CREATING NEW COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. IT WILL SHOW THE NECESSARY ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE, THE INTEGRATION OF MINORITIES INTO THE MILITARY AND THE U.N. DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, WHICH ARE BUT A HANDFUL OF EXAMPLES OF THIS GENERATIONS EFFECT ON THE REST OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. STUDENTS AND VISITORS OF ALL GENERATIONS WILL COME TOGETHER TO SHARE STORIES, ASK QUESTIONS AND ULTIMATELY KNOW THE EXPERIENCE, AND THE PAIN AND THE COST OF CONFLICT.

ENHANCING AND IMPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS.

Breast Cancer Awareness Working with local hospitals and cancer centers to provide assistance to members of the community suffering from cancer. Funding medical equipment for hospitals and cancer centers. Funds are raised through 5k run walk and similar events.

TheAmericanRiverFoundationiscommittedtosupportingorganizationsthatcreateopportunity,enhanceself-esteemandprovidephysicalandemotionalwell-beingforthemostvulnerablewomenandchildreninourcommunities.

EVPRC is a pro-life

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.

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.

WISE PLACE Orange County-based nonprofit providing women with safe shelter counseling and mental health services to help rebuild their lives

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.

Promotion social welfare education and civic work

PROMOTE INTEREST IN ALL CIVIC, MORAL, PHILANTHROPIC AND INTELLECTUAL EXCELLENCE AMONG WOMAN; UNITE ITS MEMBERS IN A CLOSE BOND OF FRIENDSHIP; AND GIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DESERVING AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS/ORGANIZATIONS.

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION

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.

EDUCATIONAL INSPIRATIONAL GUIDANCE TO MIDDLE EASTERN WOMEN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.

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 .

The mission of is to raise and grant funds to Bay Area breast cancer community. We are a grass roots, volunteer-based organization and through activities we support under-served people affected by breast cancer and create positive human connections.

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.

Support to Belize Cancer Center engaging in treatment of cancer patients. Equipment, materials, freight and delivery, bldg repairs, groundskeeping operations.

To educate, train and prepare men and women to serve the Lord and his Church.

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.

IS A NON-PROFIT PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIZATION THAT ADDRESSES UNMET NEEDS OF WOMEN BY DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE, AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MEDICINES AND DEVICES

To protect underage girls from being victims of human trafficking and to develope Christian women leaders.

TO DRIVE PARTICIPATION AMONG IN LOCAL PHILANTHROPY, RAISE AWARENESS OF THE UNMET NEES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SONOMA VALLEY, INSPIRE DONORS TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED WITH LOCAL CHARITIES,M AND MADE A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON THE LON-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR NONPROFITS.

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.

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

Health is dedicated to the treatment and prevention of childbirth injuries by building sustainable capacity with local partners in Sub-Saharan Africa supporting world-renowned doctors, researchers and hospitals that treat women with compassionate holistic care.

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 ,

OASIS ADVANCES EDUCATION AND CHOICE WOMEN AND GIRLS, THROUGH PROGRAMS, CAPACITY BUILDING AND POLICY ADVOCACY. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH A STRONG NETWORK OF PARTNERS BASED IN THE SAHEL.

Help victims of domestic violence

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.

Provide Financial assistance schools, destitute children and women residence and hospitals, rehabilitation mentally ill destitute children and adults, skill development poor children and rural women, Education poor children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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.

To provide education to Buddhist women and girls.

TO HELP VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,PROVIDE CONSELLING,FOOD,SHELTER,MONETARY HELP,PARTIAL RENT ALSO EDUCATING TEM TO BUILD SKISS FOR JOB ETC.

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