Sheila’s Education Fund for the Children of Moree, Ghana

The Fund was created in 2004 to provide resources to the impoverished children of Moree, Ghana who cannot afford to go to school on their own. Moree, a village that supports a small-scale fishing economy, is the home of hundreds of children whose daily lives center on finding means to earn money to survive. They typically live in mud huts or tin shacks with parents who earn less than $1/day. Thus, education is out of reach for these children, and without it, they lack the opportunity to make choices about their futures. The Fund provides tuition, books, uniforms and all other necessities for them to participate in primary education. It is our hope that through this effort, we open doors for those who are eager to seek a brighter future. If you would like more information, please talk to Sheila.

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Association for India’s Development

Association for India's Development (AID) is a volunteer movement committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just development. In solidarity with non-violent people's struggles, AID supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources, health, women's empowerment and social justice. For more information, please go to sahyadri.aidindia.org.

International House Philadelphia

Founded almost 100 years ago in 1910, International House Philadelphia is an independent, non-profit organization housing nearly 400 students, scholars and interns from over 65 countries.  IHP provides a unique residential experience that supports their development as future leaders by offering a full spectrum of programs that create individuals able to work and interact successfully with people from all backgrounds.

The mission is three-fold: to maintain a diverse and welcoming community for scholars from around the world, while introducing them to the American experience; to broaden the horizons of its residents and the larger community through high quality programs that promote international friendship, and business and professional opportunities; and to encourage the growth of mutual tolerance and respect among the peoples of all nations.

Project H.O.M.E.

The mission of the Project H.O.M.E. community is to empower persons to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to address structural causes of poverty, and to enable all to attain their fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. Project H.O.M.E achieves this through the provision of a continuum of care comprised of street outreach; supportive housing; and comprehensive services including health care, education, and employment. It also addresses the root causes of homelessness through neighborhood revitalization programs, including affordable housing development; employment training and opportunities; adult and youth education; health care; and environmental enhancement. For more information, please go to www.projecthome.org.

CHOICE

CHOICE, Inc. is a non-profit agency committed to ensuring that quality information, care, and education regarding reproductive, sexual health, and family health is available to everyone. Through free, confidential, and bilingual hotline services, CHOICE disseminates accurate information and non-judgmental, non-directive counseling. They seek to empower health care consumers to make the best possible decisions for themselves by exploring all available options and relevant facts. Community education programs reach youth, parents, teachers, and other professionals with high quality, comprehensive, and creative curricula. For more information, please go to www.choice-phila.org.

Art-Reach

Art-Reach is a Delaware Valley nonprofit cultural service organization that helps underserved audiences experience arts and cultural programming by increasing accessibility to cultural venues and events. Through their programs, each year over 15,000 people of all ages, economic backgrounds and abilities are able to experience the richness of the arts. For more information, please go to www.art-reach.org.

The Attic Youth Center

The Attic Youth Center seeks to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment, where youth can share concerns about school, family, and friends, be themselves and take a step from loneliness, secrecy, and self-doubt into participation, belonging, and self-confidence. By encouraging and supporting a process for youth leadership, The Attic validates the efforts of l/g/b/t/q youth to develop personal responsibility for their lives and communities. The Attic’s vision is one of inclusion where all individuals are valued and respected — a community where all young people have access to the resources they need to grow into healthy, independent, productive community members. The Attic’s mission and vision are supported by our multifaceted programmatic approach. For more information, please go to www.atticyouthcenter.org.

The Women’s Law Project

The Women's Law Project (WLP) is a nonprofit public interest legal advocacy organization that seeks to advance the legal, social, and economic status of women through litigation, public policy advocacy, public education, and individual counseling. It has challenged sex discrimination in employment, education, athletics, and insurance; advanced the rights of lesbian and gay parents; advocated on behalf of impoverished women; worked for fair and accessible procedures in child custody, child support, and protection from abuse actions; and championed the rights of sexual assault survivors. The Project takes pride in being both a unique resource for Pennsylvania women and a national leader in the field of women's rights. For more information, please go to www.womenslawproject.org.