Up with People was founded by J. Blanton Belk in 1965 as a positive voice for young people during a turbulent period in the United States. Its historic path officially began in 1968 when it was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) international, educational non-profit entity. Over the years, Up with People has become known as a
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Michael Eisen – The Youth Wellness Network
Listen to My Exclusive Interview with Michael Eisen Michael Eisen is the founder of the YouthWellness Network (YWN), an organization dedicated to inspiring and empoweringyouth across the globe to live happier and more positive lives. YWN specializesin creating and implementing wellness programs in schools and organizations,while offering additional assistance through online resources. Michael is apassionate,
Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL)
Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL) is an award-winning non-profit 501(c)3 public charity. We collect, transport and distribute recycled and new pet-related items to comfort stray, sick, neglected and abused homeless animals in shelters, rescue groups, sanctuaries and foster groups. In addition, as an Emergency Response Team, we partner with those organizations to provide relief and
The Red Pump Project
The Red Pump Project™ raises awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. Our mission is to promote HIV prevention through education, and open dialogue about the issues that surround sexual and reproductive health. We do work online and on the ground to motivate action and encourage dialogue about the effects of the
BeyondTheGame.com
The Story Once you hit a certain age in life, your birthday can seem to blend in with your normal daily tasks like work, kids, and endless cleaning. For me it is the day that I look forward to, because I make it ALL ABOUT ME! Ive never had a big party with lots of
I Am Foundation.org
Our Mission: The I AM Foundation’s mission is to empower children & adults worldwide through publishing and gifting The Love~Wisdom Series. The Love~Wisdom Series of books and music is designed to help children and adults in “building life skills for life.” Our Vision: The I AM Foundation is continuously growing a worldwide organization that gifts
Karyn Parsons on SweetBlackBerry.org
SweetBlackBerry.org is a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring little known stories of African American achievement to children everywhere. These triumphant stories of individuals in history surmounting the odds and making invaluable contributions to our society are inspirational and empowering for all children. Through outreach programs, educational films and teaching guides, we can bring
My Fellow American
My Fellow American is an online film and social media project that calls upon concerned Americans to pledge and spread a message that Muslims are our fellow Americans. It asks people of other backgrounds to pledge, and share a real life story about a Muslim friend, neighbor, or colleague that they admire. Using the power
Operation From the Heart (OpFTH)
Operation From the Heart (OpFTH) is a grassroots movement, sending support from hearts and homes across the US to our troops serving in harm’s way overseas. This organization was started to support a friend who was deployed to Iraq in 2004. After several months, and many more people getting involved, it grew to what it
HerShe Group
Mission: The mission of the HerShe Group is to prepare girls in foster care to successfully transition from adolescence to adult independence through the performing arts, mentorship, college & career readiness, leadership development and exposure to extraordinary experiences. We consider this mission to be critical because . . . 7 out of 10 foster youth





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