Nonprofit OrganizationsYouth Development

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TO ENSURE THAT ALL KALAMAZOO COUNTY YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, YOU-DRIVE, DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE, AND EQUITABLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP PREPARE THEM TO BE COLLEGE OR CAREER READY BY EARLY ADULTHOOD.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations specifically designated as Boy Scouts of America troops and councils.

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TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PROMISING UNDERSERVED YOUTH TO BE LEADERS, CHAMPIONS AND STUDENT-ATHLETES BY DEVELOPING THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND LIFE.

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TRINITY BOSTON CONNECTS, INC. CREATES SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES THAT INSPIRE BOSTON'S YOUTH OF COLOR TO DISCOVER THEIR VOICE AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. WE WORK AT THE INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC LEVELS TO 1) PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUTH OF COLOR WHO ARE AFFECTED BY SYSTEMIC RACISM AND POVERTY, AND 2) EFFECT CULTURAL CHANGES IN THE SYSTEMS AND ORGANIZATIONS IMPACTING YOUTH LIVES TO PREVENT CONTINUED TRAUMA AND UNDO SYSTEMIC RACISM. THIS MULTILEVELED APPROACH HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE THE ODDS AND UNLOCK OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL YOUTH.

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TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF NEW BEDFORD AREA RESIDENTS THROUGH BOATING.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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PROVIDE SERVICES IN ORDER TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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TO PROVIDE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH(STEM)EDUCATION TO UNDER SERVED YOUTH

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TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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KICKSTART KIDS OFFERS HIGH QUALITY MARITAL ARTS INSTRUCTION TO ADOLESCENTS NAVIGATING THE DIFFICULT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YEARS.

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING AND REUNIFICATION. FAMILY HOMES WITH 49 CHILDREN PRIVIDING HOUSING FOOD, TRAUMA CARE AND EDUCATION. OPERATES A PRIMARY SCHOOL WITH AN AVERAGE OF 220 STUDENTS.

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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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TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING CITIZENS.

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GLEN HIGHLAND FARM, INC. PROVIDES A RESCUE, ADOPTION AND SANCTUARY PROGRAM FOR BORDER COLLIE DOGS.

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TO DEMONSTRATE CHRIST'S LOVE BY SAFEGUARDING HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH DIGITAL MEDIA SAFETY PREVENTION AND INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

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THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S HAVEN IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER TO CHILDREN IN A SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHILE THEIR PARENTS RESOLVE A FAMILY CRISIS. EACH YEAR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH 17 YEARS RECEIVE THE NURTURING CARE OF OUR TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHILE FAMILIES RETAIN CUSTODY AND DIGNITY WHILE BEING INDIVIDUALLY ASSISTED TO DIRECTLY ACCESS APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP RESOLVE THE OFTEN MULTIFACETED CRISIS. A FAMILY CRISIS MAY INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: HOMELESSNESS OR UNSAFE LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS, LACK OF UTILITIES OR FOOD, PARENTS OR SIBLING HOSPITALIZATION, FEAR OF ABUSING OR NEGLECTING CHILDREN AND PARENT SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. THROUGH THE SERVICES PROVIDED, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PROTECT CHILDREN, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, REDUCE FAMILY STRESS AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. CRISIS CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 24 CHILDREN WITH FUTURE AND/OR EMERGENCY CAPACITY OF 42. CHILDREN'S HAVEN PROVIDES CARE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Youth Development major group area.

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TO EMPOWER ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE, CARING AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.

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THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IS MORE THAN A PLACE, IT IS A "MOVEMENT" TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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SCOUTING IS DESIGNED TO PURSUE THE AIMS OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING AND PERSONAL FITNESS THROUGH ADVENTURES IN THE OUT-OF-DOORS.