GROWING SOUND is an award winning children’s music publisher that creates positive, powerful songs based on the latest research in social emotional learning and development for young children. This year,…
youth development
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Turning Appetite into Equality
Appetite For Change is a community-based, food justice organization in North Minneapolis that uses food as a tool to build health, wealth and social change. Founders Michelle Horovitz, Latasha…
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Building Blocks Towards Community
Celebrating its 80th anniversary as a comprehensive, neighborhood-based community center, Columbus’ Central Community House is launching a mixed-use facility to catalyze workforce development and interest in the arts. Since…
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Shredding Expectations
AbilityFirst creates targeted programming to help individuals with physical and developmental disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome successfully transition from childhood to adult life. Established in 1926…
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Pathways to Meaningful Employment
Genesys Works transforms the lives of disadvantaged high school students through skills training, internships and meaningful relationships. By facilitating professional internships for low-income high school students in IT, accounting…
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More than Just a Game
Pure Game provides positive mentors who develop children’s self-esteem and confidence through sports. Through an innovative curriculum, Pure Game partners with elementary, middle and high schools to teach at-risk youth…