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Pars' mission is to act as a catalyst for social, cultural and economic integration of  Iranian-Americans, and other communities, into mainstream American society.As a community-based social and legal services organization, Pars Equality Center is a registered 501(C)(3) non-profit dedicated to helping all members of the Iranian-American community and other Persian-speaking countries realize their full potential as informed, self-reliant, and responsible members of American society. We believe that learning and teaching the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy as well as the rules and rewards of entrepreneurship are the necessary ingredients for our success as a community.Pars Equality Center achieves its mission primarily by providing extensive social and legal services. Our Persian-speaking staff advocates for families and individuals in need with a strong focus on refugees, asylees, and those newcomers living in poverty.

We inspire families to realize their dreams and achieve economic independence by providing hope, resources and a plan.

Empowering People Through Employment

Devoted to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through individualized employment services

SkillsUSA's mission is to empower its members become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.

Circles Ashland is a relationship-based, community driven solution to poverty. Our mission is to inspire, inform, and equip individuals, families and the community to rise above poverty and thrive.

BakerRipley's mission is to bring resources, education and connection to emerging neighborhoods, helping keep the Greater Houston region a place of opportunity for everyone. As the largest community development nonprofit in Texas, BakerRipley serves more than a half a million people each year.

The mission of Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network is to provide assessments, job preparation, job placement and job coaching to youth and adults with limitations and disabilities. Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network is dedicated to serving individuals in a collaborative manner, with a network of other agencies. Dreamcatchers services are directed at assisting individuals to prepare for, choose, obtain, and retain employment. Services are tailored to an individual's strengths, resources, priorities, needs, abilities, interests and informed choices.

Education and skills training for needy children and disabled of Afghanistan.

Founded in 1974, Homeward Bound of Marin strives to end homelessness in our community with training, housing and hope. Our programs range from emergency shelter to permanent supportive housing for families and individuals, combined with services like counseling and job training that help residents build a sustainable, independent future. We also operate several social enterprise businesses, including production of Wagster Treats dog biscuits and The Key Room event venue, that offer hands-on work experience to students and graduates while earning revenue to support our programs. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Homeward Bound plans to open 50 new units of housing for veterans and people moving back into the workforce.

Founded in 1992, Suited for Change empowers women by increasing their employment and job retention potential. We are the area's leading nonprofit for women in need of professional attire, mentoring, and job-readiness education. Through these services, we help women achieve financial independence. All Suited for Change services are available at no cost and by referral to local women in need.

To achieve freedom from want, fear, and injustice for people marginalized by poverty, displacement, or situations of vulnerability by developing and providing a continuum of services that meet basic needs, build strengths, safeguard human rights, and provide opportunities for positive change.