"EmpowerEd’s mission is to bring about a more just and equitable education system for all DC students by centering the voices and ideas of diverse educators and creating a culture of shared leadership that retains excellent educators."
"The mission of the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis is to educate and support psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and scholars, and to collaborate with members of the community in applying psychoanalytic knowledge to psychosocial problems."
“Our goal is to accelerate the process of young people influencing, designing, and transforming their learning experiences and education systems. We are aiming to ignite a global movement to transform our learning and education! We believe in a liberated world where education is an experience that serves all of us as young people, as well as our communities and the planet.”
"Jubilee JumpStart provides high-quality early childhood care and education to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers from diverse social and economic backgrounds, with a focus on children and families with the least access. Our evidence‐based programs address children’s social and emotional well‐being, and we build partnerships between parents, teachers, and the community to ensure children grow, thrive, and succeed in school and life."
"LearnServe International equips high school students from diverse backgrounds with the entrepreneurial vision, tenacity, confidence, and leadership skills needed to tackle social challenges at home and abroad."
“St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families strengthens and supports families on their journey toward stability. We provide a nurturing community where families heal from the past, overcome barriers, and take hold of their future.”
"Life Pieces To Masterpieces uses artistic expression to develop character and leadership, unlock potential, and prepare Black boys and young men to transform their lives and communities. Our vision is that our boys and young men will be catalysts for positive change in the world."
"The Shoulder-to-Shoulder Network believes ethical leadership is the “big idea” that will address humanity’s most pressing needs. Our mission to spread this idea leads to shared value for all members, from high-school students to big business."
"Through direct services and support, AsylumWorks empowers asylum seekers and other immigrants fleeing violence to rebuild their lives in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, and provides expert tools and training to increase the effectiveness of immigrant-serving organizations nationwide."
"To ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility, Generation Hope engages education and policy partners to drive systemic change and provides direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming."