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Since 1971. To empower women to attain safety, equality and justice, and build independent and self - sustaining lives for themselves and their child - ren and to pioneer collaborations with community partners to create an intolerance of gender - based violence, substance abuse and poverty

Family Builders' mission is to build permanent families for children and youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Family Builders believes that every child has the right to grow up in a permanent, nurturing family regardless of that child’s age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or medical, physical or emotional condition. Family Builders’ vision is that every child will leave the foster care system with a committed family.

What happens in childhood has a profound effect on the rest of life. Chicago’s most vulnerable are children living in extreme poverty who face serious health issues. Many of their families subsist on annual incomes of $5,000 or less, live in communities with high crime and unemployment, face housing insecurity and hunger, and often lack access to the support they need to treat their illness. Survival is at the heart of their daily lives, but it doesn’t need to be. This is why Children’s Place Association exists. We believe all children – regardless of health or economic status – should have the opportunity to lead their best lives. For 25 years, Children’s Place Association has intervened at critical points in a child’s development by stabilizing the most vulnerable children and families, crafting personalized plans for their well-being, and providing comprehensive services that break the cycles of poverty and illness. Opened in 1991 to serve children with HIV/AIDS, today Children’s Place helps kids and families confronting both serious health issues – such as cancer, epilepsy, autism and HIV – and extreme poverty. Our comprehensive services are designed to maximize impact on a child’s future and empower them to become successful adults.

Samantha's Purpose (a/k/a Voices for Cerebral Palsy) mission is to increase awareness and understanding of Cerebral Palsy through fun community events that bring together families and community members of all abilities and to partner with organizations that have started programs or want to expand current programs that will strengthen, support & nurture individuals with Cerebral Palsy, regardless of their physical needs.

MISSION: To transform childhood trauma to resilience through the arts.VISION: Every child who has experienced trauma has access to resilience-building arts programs.

from the website: "The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation enriches the lives of children with special needs, supports their families, and strengthens communities through the sport of fishing. We empower families and communities to celebrate children with special needs, making these children feel valued and loved so they can overcome limitations and be successful." C.A.S.T. = Catch A Special Thrill!

Leading women to discover hope, pursue healing and live in wholeness through Counseling, Coaching and Groups.

East Dallas Developmental Center is a non-profit childcare center serving the East Dallas community for more than 30 years. Locally recognized for excellence in childcare, EDDC serves children six weeks of age through pre-school in a warm and loving environment with low teacher/child ratios and experienced staff. Children at EDDC develop a strong social, cognitive, emotional and physical foundation for kindergarten and beyond. EDDC is more than just a daycare. It’s a community of families and teachers supporting each other and forging life-long friendships. EDDC is not governed, subsidized or affiliated with any religious group or umbrella organization. As a result, each and every parent plays an important role in determining the success of the school. While parents are not required to participate in events and fundraisers to secure enrollment, participation is a critical part of the success of EDDC. Major fundraising and social events include the fall wine social, spring auction and numerous parent-hosted parties throughout the year. Parents can also get involved by attending the fall carnival, participating in parent work days to improve the school and serving on the Board or a Parent Group committee.

CASA, (Court Appointed Special Advocates), is a private non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for childen that have been abused and neglected and are under the care of the court. The word "CASA" also applies to individual volunteers who are appointed by a judge to ensure that the best interests of these children are presented to the court. With the information provided by CASA volunteers, judges are able to make better quality decisions in two main areas, safety and permanency, in a reasonable time period.

Hot Spots Extended Care Programs Inc. vision is to promote academic achievement by extending learniing outside of the classroom and strengthening the school-community relationships through collaboration and partnerships with educational leaders and community stakeholders.

We strengthen our community with services that empower people

To serve, develop, and empower today's youth to become the generation of influencers God created them to be.