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In 2019, Lighthouse of Oakland County merged with South Oakland Shelter to become Lighthouse MI. The new Lighthouse endeavors to build equitable communities and alleviate poverty. Learn more about Lighthouse on the South Oakland Shelter page: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/38-2847849

CLUES ADVANCES SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY AND WELLBEING FOR LATINOS BY BUILDING UPON OUR STRENGTHS AND CULTURES, UPLIFTING OUR COMMUNITY, AND ACTIVATING LEADERSHIP FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE.

The International Youth Foundation® (IYF®) stands by, for, and with young people. Founded in 1990 through a generous grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IYF is a global nonprofit with programs directly benefiting 7.7 million young people and operations spanning 100 countries so far. Together with local community-based organizations and a network of corporate, foundation, and multilateral partners, we connect young people with opportunities to transform their lives. We believe that educated, employed, engaged young people possess the power to solve the world’s toughest problems, and we focus our youth development efforts on three linked objectives: unlocking agency, driving economic opportunity, and making systems more inclusive. Our vision is to see young people inspired and equipped to realize the future they want. The International Youth Foundation: Transforming Lives, Together.

Avenues to Independence is dedicated to putting aside old ideas about what is possible. We work in partnership with the community to support and encourage people with disabilities to lead the lives they choose responsibly and with independence and dignity. We have a life long commitment to the people we serve.

A.L.I.V.E. Milwaukee is a unique organization fostering a variety of achievement skills for youngsters in business, arts, professional development and educational attainment. It grows out of the proven experience of its supporters to dramatically improve the lives of youth in Greater Milwaukee. A.L.I.V.E. has functioned since 2012 in Milwaukee but its organizational design and structure have been effective for well over a decade in both local and national initiatives.

Chicago House empowers persons living with or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS to lead healthy and dignified lives through housing and compassionate, client-centered support services.

Center for Changing Lives (CCL) envisions a community where everyone thrives. Therefore, the organization partners with those held back by lack of resource and economic opportunity in order to uncover possibilities, overcome barriers, and realize their potential. CCL's work connects people, resources and opportunities to build households' economic capacity to achieve their goals. CCL partners with Chicagoans seeking to make a change in three core ways: coaching on financial, employment and resource mobilization goals that enhance lives, training and skill enhancement opportunities, and advocacy and organizing on economic policies and practices that open up opportunities and resources.

i.c.stars is a technology workforce training and placement program for promising young adults. To address the lack of opportunity and systematic oppression in our communities, i.c.stars was created to activate a technology community of change agents to power social and economic freedom.

Femergy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides girls and women with the skills-training to overcome gender barriers in public and private spheres. We offer equitable programs that provide holistic support in the areas of Education, Leadership, Health, and Wellness.

By providing inclusive opportunities to connect with one another and their communities at large, Pockets Full of Sunshine makes it sunnier for adults with disabilities. Through providing meaningful opportunities for exceptional individuals, Pockets Full of Sunshine not only increases their exposure to and interaction with the general population, but also provides them with increased independence, growth and a sense of personal pride.

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

Their mission is to EMPOWER adults with intellectual disabilities by providing jobs and job training to help them lead fulfilling lives within their community and to increase awareness of their potential