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1		WHITE PLAINS, NY
2		ITHACA, NY
3		Basking Ridge, NJ
4		GLEN RIDGE, NJ
5		NEW YORK, NY
6		Westwood, NJ
7		MULLICA HILL, NJ
8		BROOKLYN, NY
9		Geneva, NY
10		NEW YORK, NY
11		CENTER MORICHES, NY
12		WEST ORANGE, NJ
13		WINTHROP, MA
14		Brunswick, ME
15		Wakefield, MA
16		Warren, VT
17		New York, NY
18		New London, NH
19		PLATTSBURGH, NY
20		NEWTON, MA
21		CRANSTON, RI
22		Brooklyn, NY
23		CHILMARK, MA
24		FOREST HILLS, NY
25		Worcester, MA
26		Brooklyn, NY
27		MANCHESTER CENTER, VT
28		Long Island City, NY
29		Chappaqua, NY
30		Attleboro, MA
31		Weston, MA
32		NEW YORK, NY
33		NEW YORK, NY
34		Bronxville, NY
35		WASHINGTON, DC
36		SCHAUMBURG, IL
37		PHILADELPHIA, PA
38		MARSHVILLE, NC
39		Evergreen Park, IL
40		CINCINNATI, OH
41		GREEN BAY, WI
42		CHICAGO, IL
43		WASHINGTON, DC
44		ANNAPOLIS, MD
45		ELMWOOD PARK, IL
46		West Trenton, NJ
47		SAINT PAUL, MN
48		ASTON, PA
49		HAGERSTOWN, MD
50		GRAND ISLAND, NE

ELIMINATE RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN, STAND UP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, HELP FAMILIES STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. THE HAS A LONG HISTORY OF PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM. AT OUR FACILITY ON NORTH STREET, WE SEE OVER 4,000 MEMBERS EACH WEEK WHO PARTICIPATE IN OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD YOUTH PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH WELLNESS. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER CRITICAL SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, A SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM, BREAST CANCER EDUCATION , AT OUR BUILDING ON NORTH BROADWAY, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR WOMEN.

WORKS WITH WOMEN AND IN NEPAL TO IMPROVE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY BUILDING SKILLS THAT FAMILIES CAN PASS DOWN TO LATER GENERATIONS.

is a local movement of women committed to replicating and sustaining the kindness and connection witnessed in the wake of September 11, 2001. Inspired by the healing that takes place through receiving and giving, we offer hope to people experiencing a chronic illness with an acute need, an unexpected injury, a natural disaster, or unbearable grief, while taking part in our own self-growth.

FOUNDED AS AN ORGANIZED CENTER FOR THOUGHT AND ACTION FOR THE WOMEN THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IDEALS EDUCATION, CULTURE AND CIVIC AND SOCIAL SERVICE MAY BE ENCOURAGED AND DEVELOPED.

TO SUPPORT PROJECTS PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT GIRLS YOUNG WOMEN IN / SCOUTS.

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ADVANCE PARTICIPATION AND RECOGNITION OF IN SCIENCE AND TO FOSTER RESEARCH.

IS A CATHOLIC PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES OF ALL CREEDS TO EDUCATE DESERVING YOUNG PEOPLE FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO BECOME MEN AND WOMEN OF FAITH, PURPOSE, AND SERVICE. BY INTEGRATING A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM, A UNIQUE WORK-STUDY EXPERIENCE, AND THE SUPPORT OF AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY, WE ENABLE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND WITH THE VALUES ESSENTIAL TO A FULFILLING LIFE.

Granting scholarships to assist local women in their efforts to better themselves, their lives, and the lives of their families through . The scholarships help to pay educational expenses.

To leverage social capital to promote health care education sustainable development and to bring positive change to the quality of life in underserved communities. Assist women and their families to reach their full potential.

RAISE MONEY FOR BENEFIT OF WOMEN CHILDREN

To create a world where all girls grow up to be healthy women

ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO UPHOLDING A COMMUNITY THAT NURTURES AND SUPPORTS YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN HIS HOMETOWN WINTHROP AND HIS ALMA MATER BENTLEY UNIVERSITY.

MWGT is a charity that distributes grants to local organizations to promote the welfare of women, children and families. Members pay a yearly membership fee of $50 to operate the organization and pay bills. During the calendar year members donate a minimum of $365 that is awarded as grants in the following year. For instance, money collected in 2020 was awarded as grants in 2021 after a rigorous evaluation process that includes at least 25% of the membership.

Funding awareness, surgeries and support women suffering from Fistula

Provide Disaster relief to those most affected, and working with women and children in need. provides support in the form of basic necessities offered in a capacity building structure, including training, micro credit,health care, education and housing.

is a network of New York City area mothers dedicated to improving the lives of moms and young families in need in New York. Our focus is on helping pregnant moms and young children up to age five. We believe that supporting women to better themselves and their families while their children are young can decrease the cycles of homelessness, poverty, abuse, and neglect. We are a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit corporation.

WomensTrusts mission is to empower women and girls in Pokuase, Ghana, through economic development, education, and healthcare, and to inspire others to do the same elsewhere.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROVIDE FOR WELFARE OF INDIGENT AND NEEDY WOMEN

MAKES GRANTS TO SUPPORT SOCIAL ENTERPRISES WORKING TO IMPROVE EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND WOMEN AND TO HELP GROW THE VENTURE PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL INVESTMENT MOVEMENT.

EDUCATION FOR OLDER WOMENS NEED

TO SUPPORT LOW INCOME IMMIGRANT FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE AUTONOMY AS RESIDENTS OF NEW YPRK CITY AND TO EMPOWER IMMIGRANT WOMEN

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT WOMEN AND GIRLS ACROSS RURAL COMMUNITIES IN GANZI AND BEYOND BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE. WE STRIVE TO STRENGTHEN THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPACITY THROUGH TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS EMPOWERING THEM TO HAVE AGENCY OVER THEIR FUTURE. IN OUR COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL FEMALE CHANGE AGENTS, WE HELP ASSESS THEIR NEEDS THEN CONNECT THEM TO THE RESOURCES AND GLOBAL NETWORKS THAT WILL HELP THEM THRIVE AND CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Develop economic and trade relations

financially support low income underserved woman who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

will harness the resources of WOBs to empower women at all socio-economic levels, delivering on the following objectives: Build awareness of WOBs and expand market access to increase share of overall sales revenue;Support growth and expansion of WOBs, create opportunities for more founders;Increase womens financial viability across the socio-economic spectrum and leverage womens leadership in the economic development of our communities. will:Develop joint marketing and/or public awareness campaigns for WOBProvide networking opportunities for WOB and business leadersOffer mentorship to start-up WOBsIdentify training and educational opportunities for business leadersSupport for women-focused community needs (WOB supporting an issue such as womens health, reducing gender violence, etc.)Determine incentives for eligible business that inspire and promote women in their work (e.g., publicity, tax credits, etc.); Engage c

EMPOWERS WOMEN IN DRY LANDS OF AFRICA TO ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS, BUILD RESILIENT FAMILIES, GRADUATE FROM EXTREME POVERTY AND CATALYZE CHANGE IN THEIR RURAL COMMUNITIES.

Nonprofit organization whose mission is to support of color in creative industries in order to increase retention, gender/ethnic diversity, and increase the number of in leadership positions in the future.

We are serving the poor in Venezuela and in India. Although the Venezuelan part of our work was closed in August, 2022, until then we were shipping food, baby formula and childcare products into Venezuela, where 3 volunteer groups were receiving the items and distributing them to the poor, focusing on malnourished children and the elderly. We did large feedings in public areas, feeding nutritious meals to 400 people each week. We also ran a school there for 6 months. In Rishikesh, India, we feed a nutritious meal to 250 people each day, and distribute large bags of basic groceries to widows and other women in need. We also run a school we created for poor girls, "Shakti School of Arts for Girls", where classes in English, the arts, yoga and basic computer skills are given for free. Uniforms, medical checkups and 2 nutritious meals a day are also included. We are also provide ongoing medical support for a woman in Venezuela cancer, and are supporting an elderly couple in Rishikesh.

TO OFFER A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO ASSIST WOMEN AND MEN IN FINDING PERMANENT, SUSTAINABLE HOUSING BY PROVIDING SHORT-TERM SHELTER, AND A COMPREHENSIVE MENU OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, IN THE GREATER ATTLEBORO-TAUNTON AREA.

To invest in women and girls in the communities in Massachsetts through education, community building,grant making and strategic partnerships with a focus on educational scholarships for first generation women and girls and safety from violence, to educate the community about the critical needs of low-income women and girls.

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR A FUTURE IN WHICH EVERY IS IN CONTROL OF HER BODY, HER HEALTH, HER LEARNING AND HER LIVELIHOOD. WE WORK WITH ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN USING THE POWER OF MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY TO UNLOCK THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BARRIERS FACED SO THEY CAN UNLEASH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON PROVIDING AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN INDIA.

To provide resources for abortion-vulnerable and post-abortive women; to host pro-life events and activities for Orthodox Christian community.

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE, GENDER EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS ON AN INTERNATIONAL BASIS.

The mission of THE ORGANIZATION is to advance women in medicine, advocate for equity, and ensure excellence in healthcare. The values of THE ORGANIZATION are integrity, equity, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, mentorship.

THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY THE (AND MEN) OF AND BEYOND TO COME TOGETHER AND ENGAGE IN CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS AROUND CAREER OPPORTUNITY AND GROWTH, EQUITY, ALLYSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND CHANGE, AND TO GAIN THE ENERGY, SUPPORT, AND INSPIRATION THAT IS NEEDED TO PROPEL THE PURSUIT OF THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HOMELESS AND PREGNANCY CENTERS FROM FUNDS OBTAINED IN RESALE THRIFT STORES LOCATED IN UNION COUNTY NC

The mission is to assist domestically abused women with housing entrepreneuship and employment readiness

The serves to enhance and well-being through research and education. The organization grants funding to support research focused in four areas vulvovaginal pain disorders, issues related to menopause, intimacy-related issues after cancer therapy and libido.

THE FUND RAISING . IS A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES BETTER PLACES TO LIVE THROUGH PROGRAMS OF SERVICE IN AMERICANISM, COMMUNITY SERVICE, YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND OUR FOCUS PROJECT, THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE.

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

WE EQUIP YOUNG WOMEN AND GIRLS IN BENIN WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE AGENTS OF CHANGE. THROUGH LEADERSHIP CLUBS FOR GIRLS, ADOLESCENT GIRLS GAIN CONFIDENCE AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS. THROUGH OUR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTERS, WE ENSURE YOUNG WOMEN HAVE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS THEY CAN USE TO LAUNCH INCOME-GENERATING ACTIVITIES AND FIND EMPLOYMENT. OUR NETWORK OF LOCAL MENTORS ENSURES THAT EACH GIRL RECEIVES THE SUPPORT AND CARE SHE NEEDS AS SHE TRANSITIONS INTO ADULTHOOD AND MAKES IMPORTANT LIFE DECISIONS THAT WILL IMPACT HER CAPACITY TO LIVE A FULFILLING AND SAFE LIFE.

TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, INC., AND TO ASSIST THAT ORGANIZATION IN THE ACHIEVEMENT ITS EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE AN AVENUE TO SUPPORT AND ADDRESS COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS , AND PARTICIPATION IN, PROGRAMS INVOLVING EQUAL RIGHTS FOR AND CHILDREN PRIMARILY IN CONNECTION WITH EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNTIES; TO PROMOTE AND COORDINATE PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT WITH AND SUPPORT FOR THE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, INC., AND TO ACCEPT, RAISE, INVEST AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS.

SHELTER FOR HOMELESS, NEGLECTED AND ABUSED WOMEN WITH CHILDREN

Scholarships and Support (Just in Time (JIT) Self-Sufficiency Achievement) With the support of the Princeton Area Community Foundation, 12 students already enrolled in healthcare training are supported through scholarships, career mentoring, strengthening technology skills, assistance with the nursing licensing examinations and job search. The goal as always is to help students achieve economic self-sufficiency.

SERVING

TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A COLLEGE FOR THE LIBERAL EDUCATION OF MEN AND WOMEN.

PROVIDE SERVICES TO WOMEN WHO DESIRE TO REMAIN DRUG FREE AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.

PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF BOYS, YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, AND SELF-RELIANCE AND KINDRED VIRTUES.

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