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ChathamSTEM is a network of parents, professionals, students and educators whose goal is to promote excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (“STEM”) education. We are dedicated to partnering with local schools and other organizations to create and enhance STEM-oriented educational opportunities as part of students' paths towards college and career readiness, and to develop effective STEM programs and initiatives that engage students and educators. JerseySTEM is also committed to bridging the gender gap in STEM education and sharing STEM-related opportunities with underprivileged students and communities.

To engage students and create community leaders of tomorrow through a multi-disciplinary, project-based high school education with a focus on environmental issues.

As an extension of the Virginia High School League (VHSL), the VHSL Foundation stimulates ongoing statewide support for League activities and programs by securing, managing and allocating resources for the expansion and enrichment of League services to Virginia's youth.

Dream Jamaica's mission is to provide meaningful mentoring relationships along with educational and professional opportunities that will inspire and empower young people to pursue their dreams, accomplish their goals, and positively impact their communities.

Our mission is to empower the body, mind and spirit of at-risk homeless youth in the Baltimore metropolitan area so that they understand the value of having only one chance at life and making it count.

Mission: Equip students confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree, in pursuit of a life of opportunity, choice, and power. Opportunity - the potential for personal and professional growth that provides access to future possibilities Choice - the freedom to pursue one's passions by making a choice among multiple opportunities Power - claiming your seat at the table and knowing you belong there At College Track, we firmly believe that a bachelor’s degree remains the best predictor of professional mobility, civic engagement, lifelong wellness, and self-agency. Today, we serve more than 3,800 high school and college students, as well as 900+ alumni.

The Smithsonian's mission is "the increase and diffusion of knowledge." It was established in 1846 with funds bequeathed to the United States by James Smithson. The Institution is as an independent trust instrumentality of the United States and holds more than 137 million artifacts and specimens in its collections. It is a center for scientific research and scholarship in the arts, history, and culture.

The mission of Project GRAD Houston is to support a quality public education for all children in economically disadvantaged communities so that high school and college graduation rates increase.

We believe the transformative power of a college education ignites the full potential of first generation students, their families, and their communities. Since 1999, Project GRAD Los Angeles has been working to raise the college graduation rate in the northeast San Fernando Valley by helping students navigate the path from middle school through college. Disparities in educational resources undermine too many first generation students’ post-secondary success, ultimately affecting the regions economic vitality and quality of life. Project GRAD is on the frontlines of this most pressing challenge. Our staff is embedded in eight public schools, championing the college aspirations of all students, while working directly with 1,500 students and families providing the skills, knowledge, and programs needed to ensure college success. Project GRAD Los Angeles has crafted an innovative, high-quality, data-driven model for college success beginning in middle school and continuing throughout college that is specifically designed to help first-generation, low-income students. The Project GRAD model has been recognized nationally for its success in increasing the number of first generation college-goers and was adopted into the Higher Education Act of 2008 as a reform model to replicate.

VirginiaFIRST is the Virginia-based affiliate of US FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit international educational mentoring organization. VirginiaFIRST promotes FIRST's mission to: * inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting team-based, mentor-based programs that build skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); * promote the spirit of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; * foster well-rounded life capabilities; * help today's youth acquire the knowledge and skills needed to compete in the technologically-driven global economy; * encourage students (ages 6-18) to pursue studies in the sciences, engineering and technology at the college, graduate and post-graduate levels leading to careers in related technical fields. It is a goal of VirginiaFIRST to make FIRST's programs available to all Virginia youth.

For over 25 years, Create Now has empowered underserved communities and youth from ages 3 to 24 through a variety of programs while also providing tons of events and activities outside of the class room. We give youth exposure to events, and trips to venues and locations that they aren't usually used to. We believe that all youth, regardless of their economic background, should have access to the same educational and creative opportunities. By supporting Create Now, you will be investing in our communities and providing invaluable resources to the youth we serve.

Our mission is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our community—staff, students, trustees, and alumni—shares a commitment to wilderness, education, leadership, safety, community, and excellence.