Nonprofit OrganizationsAdult & Child Matching Programs

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IMPACTING GENERATIONAL CHANGE BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS 12+ YEARS, NO MATTER WHAT.

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THE MISSION OF THE A.W. BROWN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS TO PRODUCE SMART, EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT, DISCIPLINED STUDENTS BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TEACHERS FEEL SAFE TO TEACH AND SCHOLARS FEEL SAFE TO LEARN.

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TO FUEL THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS FOR AMERICA'S YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO CLOSE THE MENTORING GAP.

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The goal of this organization is to provide male or female adult companionship, guidance and/or role models for young men or women. Use this code for all adult, child matching programs other than Big Brothers or Big Sisters.

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THE SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MENTORING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS, SCHOLARSHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEARLY 100 CHAPTERS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide male or female adult companionship, guidance and/or role models for young men or women. Use this code for all adult, child matching programs other than Big Brothers or Big Sisters.

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FRIENDS - PORTLAND COMMITS TO STANDING ALONGSIDE OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH AS THEY WORK TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO THEIR SUCCESS. EACH CHILD RECEIVES 1:1 SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM A SALARIED, PROFESSIONAL MENTOR (CALLED A FRIEND), FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION-12 YEARS, NO MATTER WHAT. FRIENDS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH HIGH-PRIORITY YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO SET AND ACHIEVE INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, AS WELL AS ADVOCATE FOR THEM IN THE SCHOOL, CHILD WELFARE, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT THEM.

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The goal of this organization is to provide male or female adult companionship, guidance and/or role models for young men or women. Use this code for all adult, child matching programs other than Big Brothers or Big Sisters.

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THE MISSION OF TEAMMATES IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE WORLD BY INSPIRING YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH MENTORING

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FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - AUSTIN IS A TEXAS BASED NONPROFIT WITH THE MISSION OF IMPACTING GENERATIONAL CHANGE BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS - 12+ YEARS,NO MATTER WHAT. 83% OF OUR YOUTH RECEIVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED,98% OF OUR YOUTH WAIT TO BECOME PARENTS UNTIL AFTER THEIR TEENS, 93% OFOUR YOUTH REMAIN FREE FROM JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, AND 92% OF OUR YOUTH GO ON TO ENROLL IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, SERVE OUR COUNTRY OR ENTER THE WORKFORCE.

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS' MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.

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THE MISSION OF TEAMMATES IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE WORLD BY INSPIRING STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH MENTORING

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WOMEN OF TOMORROW IS ABOUT WOMEN HELPING WOMEN AND IN AN INITIAL STUDY SHOWED A STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN THE SELFT-ESTEEM OF THE YOUNG GIRLS PARTICIPATING. RESEARCH SHOW THAT WOMEN OF TOMORROW MENTEES HAVE INCREASED SELF-ESTEEM, A 92% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE, AND INCREASED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (GPA) EACH YEAR THEY ARE IN THE PROGRAM, TO A STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT DEGREE. MENTEES HAVE A 95% GRADUATE RATE. WOMEN OF TOMORROW CURRENTLY MENTORS 2,236 AT-RISK YOUNG WOMEN IN 116 PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS WITH 42 CITIES IN BROWARD, MIAMI-DADE AND PALM BEACH COUNTY WITH ITS NETWORK OF APPROXIMATELY 350 MENTORS. WOMEN OF TOMORROW HAS AWARDED OVER $3.7 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 1,413 MENTEES. 2,236 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.

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SILVER LINING MENTORING'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE TO FLOURISH THROUGH COMMITTED MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. SILVER LINING MENTORING (SLM) IS THE ONLY MENTORING ORGANIZATION IN MASSACHUSETTS THAT EXCLUSIVELY SERVES YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. THE YOUNG PEOPLE SERVED BY SLM HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT AND FACE FREQUENT CHANGES IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES AND CAREGIVERS. SLM'S VOLUNTEER MENTORS ARE OFTEN THE ONLY ADULTS IN FOSTER YOUTH'S LIVES WHO ARE NOT PAID TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM.SILVER LINING MENTORING SERVES YOUTH AGES 7 AND OLDER THROUGH MENTORS, A COMMUNITY BASED ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM AND THROUGH LEADERS, A LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 14 AND OLDER WHO ARE PREPARING TO "AGE OUT" OF THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. BOTH PROGRAMS ARE BACKED BY SILVER LINING'S TEAM OF CLINICALLY TRAINED, MASTERS LEVEL PROGRAM STAFF WHO HAVE POPULATION-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE.

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PROVIDES SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL RACIAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS.

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PROUNITAS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE TECHNOLOGY, AND COMPREHENSIVE COACHING TO HELP SCHOOLS ELIMINATE LUCK FROM HOW STUDENTS RECEIVE MENTAL, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL RESOURCES SO THAT THEY UNLOCK THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.

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ISAAC'S ROOM EXISTS TO HELP DIVESTED YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD THE CAPACITY TO RISE TO THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE. WE PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT BUILD CHARACTER, CONFIDENCE, AND SKILLS AND A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT THE QUEST TO BE THE HERO OF YOUR STORY AND A CONTRIBUTOR IN SOCIETY. WE FOCUS ON BUILDING CRITICAL WORK SKILLS IN A TEAM CONCEPT THROUGH A WORKING INTERNSHIP AT THE IKE BOX COFFEE SHOP, THE FAMILY BUSINESS OF ISAAC'S ROOM. WE ALSO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP, HOUSING OPTIONS, PERSONAL WELLNESS TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND ENRICHMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE WORKFORCE TRAINING. DIVESTED MEANS POWERLESS. IN THE LIFE OF A DIVESTED YOUNG PERSON, IT REFERS TO THE STATE OF BEING POWERLESS TO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE WITH ANY CONFIDENCE OR EFFECTIVENESS. YOUTH CAN BE DIVESTED BY EXTERNAL FACTORS: FOSTER CARE, DISRUPTED EDUCATION, POVERTY, ADDICTION, INCARCERATION OR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THEIR OWN DESTRUCTIVE CHOICES. EITHER WAY, THESE ARE THE KIDS WHO, ON THEIR CURRENT TRAJECTORY.

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THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF THIS CORPORATION IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL AND ARE TO SEEK, CULTIVATE AND OBTAIN REVENUES TO BE USED FOR DEVELOPING AND EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTHS.

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(SEE SCHEDULE O)THE BUDDY PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUTH THROUGH MENTORING EXPERIENCES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND VIOLENCE, PREVENTING SCHOOL DROPOUT, TEEN PARENTING, AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY - BY SELECTING YOUTH FACING THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGES, AND MAKING A COMMITMENT TO THEIR LONG-TERM SUCCESS.