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1		BROOKLYN, NY
2		ROCHESTER, NY
3		BLAIRSTOWN, NJ
4		LANCASTER, NY
5		PROVIDENCE, RI
6		CHERRY HILL, NJ
7		Wrentham, MA
8		MULLICA HILL, NJ
9		NEW YORK, NY
10		NEW YORK, NY
11		BOSTON, MA
12		PARAMUS, NJ
13		COHASSET, MA
14		JERICHO, NY
15		POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
16		Redwood, NY
17		LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
18		BROOKLYN, NY
19		MANHASSET HL, NY
20		PORTLAND, ME
21		Providence, RI
22		BROOKLYN, NY
23		SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
24		HANOVER, NH
25		WATCHUNG, NJ
26		CHILMARK, MA
27		NEW YORK, NY
28		Chappaqua, NY
29		NEW YORK, NY
30		Arlington, MA
31		KINGSTON, NY
32		NEW YORK, NY
33		PITTSBURGH, PA
34		BROOKLYN CENTER, MN
35		Reinholds, PA
36		WASHINGTON, DC
37		Saint Paul, MN
38		WASHINGTON, DC
39		INKSTER, MI
40		Westchester, IL
41		SANFORD, NC
42		Charlotte, NC
43		SMITHFIELD, NC
44		ARLINGTON, VA
45		BALTIMORE, MD
46		FERGUS FALLS, MN
47		West Trenton, NJ
48		CENTER VALLEY, PA
49		HAGERSTOWN, MD
50		PHILADELPHIA, PA

a Promoting the study and observance of Torah and its Commandments and assisting Torah institutions and other appropriate charitable, religious or educational organizations. b Promoting the observance of Commandments pertaining to women. c providing financial and technical assistance in the construction and maintenance of Mikvaot. d rendering financial need to needy brides. e rendering financial assistance in form of scholarship and/or loans to women to assist them to obtain or further their Jewish education

THE HIGH FALLS FILM FESTIVAL, HELD IN ROCHESTER, NY, CELEBRATED THE ACHIEVEMENT OF WOMEN IN ALL ASPECTS OF FILMMAKING. AFTER THE COVID PANDEMIC, THE FESTIVAL WAS DISCONTINUED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE ORGANIZATION DISSOLVED WITH FINAL DISTRIBUTIONS IN 2022.

SEEKS TO ENROLL TALENTED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. IN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING, IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDE A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION AND TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISCIPLINE AS PREPARATION FOR CONTINUED STUDY AT SELECTIVE COLLEGES AND FOR A LIFE OF RESPONSIBLILTY AND SERVICE.

SUPPORT AFFILIATED COMPANY FOUNDATION.

TO SERVE THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF OUR REGION THROUGH HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND BY ENCOURAGING FACILITATING PHILANTHROPIC GENEROSITY SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM.

PROMOTIONEDUCATION OF YOUNG WOMEN

Education scholarships and community improvement

ADVANCE PARTICIPATION AND RECOGNITION OF IN SCIENCE AND TO FOSTER RESEARCH.

TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND ENTREPRENEURS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL, EDUCATION AND DIGITAL RESOURCES.

TO SPREAD AWARENESS OF THE SPORT OF DRAGON BOATING AND ITS BENEFITS TO WOMEN WHO HAVE BATTED CANCER AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER.

THE (THE "COMMUNITY"), IS A ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY WOMEN. IT IS A PRIVATE ASSOCIATION THE FAITHFUL IN THE ARCHDIOCESE BOSTON AND WAS FOUNDED IN 2011 BY MOTHER OLGA THE SACRED HEART. THEY ARE EXPOSED TO PRISON MINISTRY, HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME AND HOMELESS MINISTRY,PARISH and YOUTH MINISTRY, SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES and CATHOLIC BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS.

PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SUPPORT TO SAVING INITIATIVES; SUPPORTING HOSPITALS, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS

EMPOWER GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL and CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES TO GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN AT RISK IN ISRAEL.

TO BE A RESOURCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OFFERING A WIDE ARRAY FREE AND PROFESSIONALLY ADMINISTERED DIRECT TO COUNTY RESIDENTS AT OUR MAIN OFFICE IN DOWNTOWN POUGHKEEPSIE AND THROUGHOUT ALL DUTCHESS COUNTY. WE OFFER ASSISTANCE WITH CASE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING A BROAD ARRAY PROGRAMS IN EVICTION PREVENTION, SUPPORT GROUPS FOR RURAL IMMIGRANT WOMEN, SUPPORT GROUPS FOR THE DEAF , EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPORT, FREE TAX PREPARATION , CYO YOUTH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MANY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

Support of and to raise awareness for wounded service men and women. Provides outdoor recreational events to soldiers to raise community support for past and present wounded service men and women

TO REDUCE POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY AMONG WOMEN AND YOUTH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND IN NEW YORK CITY.

TO HELP PROMOTE THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN IN GENERAL, SPECIFICALLY STATON, SOJOURNER TURTH ANTHONY, TO THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY AT LARGE.

KTK-BELTS MISSION IS TO CATALYZE NEW MODELS OF BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING IN EASTERN NEPAL. IT WORKS WITH TEACHERS, FARMERS, YOUTH, AND WOMEN TO CREATE A VERTICAL UNIVERSITY THAT WILL SPAN FROM KOSHI TAPPU WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (67 M) TO KANCHENJUNGA (8,586 M), THE THIRD TALLEST PEAK IN THE WORLD. THE IDEA IS TO GIVE A FRAMEWORK TO LOCAL FARMERS TO BECOME PROFESSORS OF THE VERTICAL UNIVERSITY, TO SHARE THEIR INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE WHILE ALSO PHYSICALLY CONSERVING THREATENED SPECIES AND LANDSCAPES.

To promote -based health resources economic resources in rural communities in the Rift Valley region of with special emphasis on women other disadvantaged members.

Providing services and support to families from the Great Lakes Region of Africa (Congo, Burundi and Rwanda)- referred to as ECGLC- who reside in Rhode Island, based on the belief that strong and informed and mothers promote healthy and productive families and communities. has a special focus on , girls and promoting gender equality,

A NEW YORK-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED JULY 28, 2015, SUPPORTS WOMEN NONFICTION FILMMAKERS WHOSE ARTFUL INNOVATIVE STORYTELLING CATALYZES SOCIAL CHANGE. THROUGH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, CREATIVE SUPPORT, GRANTS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH WOMEN GENDER NON-CONFORMING INDIVIDUALS, FROM A RANGE OF BACKGROUNDS EXPERIENCES, TO HELP THEM REALIZE THEIR ARTISTIC GOALS BUILD SUSTAINABLE FULFILLING CAREERS.

OUR MISSION IS "...TO ASSIST ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL AND GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE."

PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO PLAY AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY AT COMPETITIVE LEVELS.

THE ORGANIZATION CONNECTS GLOBAL RELIGIOUS AND LAY PARTNERS WITH AFRICAN WOMEN RELIGIOUS IN THE SUBSAHARAN REGION OF WHO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HELP SISTERS MORE EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS EXTREME POVERTY AND OTHER SOCIETAL ISSUES THAT CHALLENGE THAT REGION. THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES OTHERS IN THE UNITED STATES RECOGNIZE THE NEEDS OF THE AFRICAN CHURCH WHICH DEPENDS ON THE SISTERS THERE AS INSTRUMENTS OF HOPE AND HEALING.

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT WOMEN AND GIRLS ACROSS RURAL COMMUNITIES IN GANZI AND BEYOND BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE. WE STRIVE TO STRENGTHEN THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPACITY THROUGH TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS EMPOWERING THEM TO HAVE AGENCY OVER THEIR FUTURE. IN OUR COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL FEMALE CHANGE AGENTS, WE HELP ASSESS THEIR NEEDS THEN CONNECT THEM TO THE RESOURCES AND GLOBAL NETWORKS THAT WILL HELP THEM THRIVE AND CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND GENERAL WELL-BEING OF ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED .

We are serving the poor in Venezuela and in India. Although the Venezuelan part of our work was closed in August, 2022, until then we were shipping food, baby formula and childcare products into Venezuela, where 3 volunteer groups were receiving the items and distributing them to the poor, focusing on malnourished children and the elderly. We did large feedings in public areas, feeding nutritious meals to 400 people each week. We also ran a school there for 6 months. In Rishikesh, India, we feed a nutritious meal to 250 people each day, and distribute large bags of basic groceries to widows and other women in need. We also run a school we created for poor girls, "Shakti School of Arts for Girls", where classes in English, the arts, yoga and basic computer skills are given for free. Uniforms, medical checkups and 2 nutritious meals a day are also included. We are also provide ongoing medical support for a woman in Venezuela cancer, and are supporting an elderly couple in Rishikesh.

IS A MUSIC NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING AND FOSTERING MORE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN AND NON-BINARY PERSONS IN THE TECHNICAL AREAS OF MUSIC THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND OVERALL REPRESENTATION.

Raise runds to help create memories and bring joy to those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer and contribute funds to Metastatic Breast Cancer research.

TO EDUCATE WOMEN ( BY EXTENSION THEIR FAMILIES) AS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR PREVENTING DISEASE; MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO REVERSE THE DEBILITATING FORCES OF OVER-EATING, SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE POOR PRACTICES.

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHERE ARTISTS, TECHIES, MEDIA MAKERS, LOW-WAGE WORKERS, IMMIGRANTS, YOUTH, AND WOMEN CO-DESIGN PUBLIC ART AND CREATIVE MEDIA ABOUT THE ISSUES THEY FACE.

WIB) IS AN ORGANIZATION OF PROFESSIONALS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING CAREERS, LEADERSHIP, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF ALL THE LIFE SCIENCES.

Unifying, identifying, educating, and promoting the socio-cultural and economic development and their families in , while improving lives in Nigeria.

Empower women and families through Biblical studies and Christian discipleship providing gifts of compassion, such as supplying basic physical needs like food, shelter and education, but more importantly spiritual support through mentoring, lay counseling, accountability and neighborhood Bible studies.

TO ASSURE THE PROVISION QUALITY CARE TO WOMEN ALL AGES BY .

TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND THE ELDERLY, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.

WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH

OUR MISSION IS TO FACILITATE CHANGE AND ADVANCE THE LIVES OF MARGINALIZED WOMEN AND CHILDREN BY ENABLING THEM TO MEET ESSENTIAL NEEDS COMMON TO ALL HUMANKIND

Provide educational grants to women in engineering. Provide annual scholarships. Build scholarship endowment fund.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP, AWARDS, DESIGNATED FUND AND HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS THE .

To facilitate growth and advocacy for young girls and women in the sport of .

ASSIST WOMEN,MEN, and CHILDREN WITH EDUCATION and SUPPORT TO HELP WITH PREGNANCY RELATED ISSUES. PROVIDE PARENTING CLASSES and HELP YOUNG WOMEN FIND AVAILABLE RESOURCES. CLIENTS SERVED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, NATIONALITY, OR RELIGION. NO FEES CHARGED FOR SERVICES.

PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD TO WOMEN; PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WOMEN IN FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.

TO HELP FUND RESEARCH BREAST CANCER AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THROUGH DONATIONS AND BY LEARNING TO MOUNTAINS AROUND THE WORLD.

IS A HOME FOR HOPE AND HEALING WHERE WOMEN WITH BARRIERS TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING CAN LEARN TO PUT THEIR PAST BEHIND THEM AND DISCOVER AND CREATE A NEW FUTURE. HOME WILL BE LICENSED FOR UP TO TEN WOMEN WHO ARE TRANSITIONING OUT OF TREATMENT PROGRAMS, JAIL, ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER SITUATIONS THAT PUT THEM AT A GREATER RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. WILL PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR OUR RESIDENTS SUCH AS: MENTOR NETWORK, WORK READINESS AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUALIZED GOAL SETTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, SELF-CARE, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, NUTRITION AND COOKING HEALTHY MEALS, INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AND POSITIVE PARENTING.

Scholarships and Support (Just in Time (JIT) Self-Sufficiency Achievement) With the support of the Princeton Area Community Foundation, 12 students already enrolled in healthcare training are supported through scholarships, career mentoring, strengthening technology skills, assistance with the nursing licensing examinations and job search. The goal as always is to help students achieve economic self-sufficiency.

THE MISSION OF IS TO PROVIDE MEN AND WOMEN WITH QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION ACCORDING TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF CHRISTIAN HUMANISM AS DEVELOPED BY SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES AND HIS SPIRITUAL HEIRS. THE IMPARTS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AND DEVELOPS TALENTS FOR PERSONAL, FAMILIAL, AND SOCIETAL LIVING. ENRICHES THE HUMAN COMMUNITY AND ENCHANCES THE DIGNITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL THROUGH ITS EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS. IN ITS WORK, THE FOSTERS A VITAL AND RESPECTFUL DIALOGUE BETWEEN ROMAN CATHOLIC FAITH AND HUMAN CULTURE.

PROVIDE SERVICES TO WOMEN WHO DESIRE TO REMAIN DRUG FREE AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.

TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND REFERRAL, SUPPORT AND DIRECT SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO NEED US. THE ORGANIZATION USES FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT ITS ENTIRE ANNUAL BUDGET.

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