Nonprofit OrganizationsYouth Development Programs

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TO PROVIDE LOW COST RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT BUILD LIFE EXPERIENCES WHILE ENHANCING THE SELF ESTEEM OF YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY

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TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF TRAINING TO SCHOOL-BASED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SAFER SCHOOLS AND SAFER KIDS.

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PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND FOOD PANTRY FOR THE COMMUNITY

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SOARING WINGS IS A CHRIST-CENTERED HOME FOR CHILDREN WHILE WORKING WITH THEIR FAMILIES TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES THEY ARE FACING FOR AS LONG AS NEEDED.

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FIREWALL CENTERS PROVIDES DAILY, SCHOOL-BASED TUTORING AND MENTORING SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, BUILD CHARACTER, AND TRANSFORM INTO SERVANT LEADERS.

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TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH BICYCLE EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAMS.

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TO ENSURE ACCESS TO CHILDHOOD CANCER TREATMENTS WITH SUPPORT FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, MEALS, HOMECARE AND FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES ALONG WITH PROVIDING EMOTIONAL AND NAVIGATION GUIDANCE TO HELP FAMILIES SECURE LOCAL ASSISTANCE

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BREAKFREE EDUCATION HELPS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS - IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS AND IN LOCKED FACILITIES - IMPLEMENT TRANSFORMATIONAL, STUDENT-FOCUSED PRACTICES, DESIGNED TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE LIFE CHANCES OF THE STUDENTS THEY SERVE.

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DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH BOTH OUR EQUESTRIAN THERAPY AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

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INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, PARENT SKILL CLASSES, MENTORING/BEHAVIORAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE, ART/DRAMA/PLAY THERAPY, SELF ESTEEM BUILDING ACTIVITIES, CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS AND THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL PROGRAM.

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FOUNDED IN 2008, FIRST 5 FUNDAMENTALS (F5F) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO UPHOLD COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES IN ACHIEVING THEIR COLLECTIVE GOALS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. OUR TEAM IS PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY HARNESSING THE STRENGTHS AND IDEAS THAT LIVE WITHIN COMMUNITIES. AS OUR NAME STATES, THE FIRST 5 YEARS OF LIFE ARE FUNDAMENTAL. OUR ROLE IS TO SUPPORT CROSS-SECTOR LEADERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD, TO HELP MAKE THEIR COLLECTIVE VISION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES A REALITY. F5F CURRENTLY SUPPORTS FOUR GEOGRAPHIC INITIATIVES PIERCE COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK, WASHINGTON COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, NORTHWEST EARLY LEARNING COALITION, AND VISIONS FOR EARLY LEARNING.

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EMPOWER UNDERSERVED STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS THROUGH MINDFULNESS AND OTHER TRANSFORMATIVE SKILLS.

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THE PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO INTERVENE IN THE LIVES OF AT RISK BOYS, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THEM WITH ALTERNATIVES THAT WILL LEAD THEM AWAY FROM A LIFE OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT DEDICATED TO THE CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH PLAYERS WHO DEMONSTRATE THE TALENT, COMMITMENT, SPORTSMANSHIP AND DESIRE TO EXCEL IN THE SPORT OF SOCCER.

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TO EQUIP STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS THROUGH THE POWER OF READING.

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THE ORGANIZATION GIVES CAMPERS THE SKILLS AND INSPIRATION TO LEAD LIVES OF STRENGTH, CONFIDENCE, AND VIBRANT GOOD HEALTH.OUR COMMUNITY IS ROOTED IN THE JEWISH BELIEF THAT FITNESS, GOOD NUTRITION, AND KINDNESS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR REALIZING OUR FULL HUMAN POTENTIAL.

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TO BUILD A COMMUNITY OF MALE EDUCATORS OF COLOR WHO PROVIDE A PROFOUND ADDITIONAL IMPACT ON BOYS OF COLOR.

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THE STRIDER EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH THE ALL KIDS BIKE PROGRAM IS TO TEACH EVERY CHILD IN AMERICA HOW TO RIDE A BIKE IN KINDERGARTEN PE CLASS. OUR INITIATIVE PROVIDES CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO RIDE A BIKE, A SKILL THAT FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND FITNESS. OFTEN, WE ASSUME THAT LEARNING TO RIDE A BIKE IS A CHILDHOOD RITE OF PASSAGE. THE REALITY IS THIS IS NOT NECESSARILY A SKILL BEING TAUGHT AT HOME, WHETHER IT BE FAMILY FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, LACK OF TIME, LACK OF SPACE, OR ANY OTHER REASON. HAVING INSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT AT THE SCHOOLS HAS PROVEN TO BE A SUCCESSFUL SOLUTION.

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WE LAUNCHED HIGHER LEARNING IN JUNE OF 1997, WHOSE GOAL IS TO CREATE A SAFE SPACE WHERE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CAN COME TOGETHER TO EXAMINE AND ACT ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2010 WE RENEWED OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE, AND YOUTH ORGANIZING, RESULTING IN THE LAUNCH OF TWO NEW CAMPAIGNS, A LEADERSHIP AND BASEBUILDING NETWORK IN EAST PALO ALTO, THE REVAMP OF OUR STAFFING STRUCTURE TO BETTER SUPPORT YOUTH-TO-STAFF TRANSITIONS, AND A RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AIMED TO DIVERSIFY OUR FUNDING SOURCES. CURRENTLY, OUR WORK INVOLVES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING.

MISSION:

BUILD A YOUTH-LED MOVEMENT THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR ISSUES RELATED TO JUVENILE JUSTICE AND ORGANIZES COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS IN, PROMOTE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL-BASED ALTERNATIVES AND TO AMELIORATE RACE, GENDER AND CLASS INEQUALITY IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.