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Judaism with a smile!

The mission of Mt. Irenaeus is to join with Jesus Christ in “making all things new!” (Revelation 21:5) Rooted in the (Catholic) Franciscan tradition, the Mt. Irenaeus community is committed to simple, joyful, healing communion with God and all creation through contemplation and the communal experience of God’s justice, love and peace in contemporary everyday life. Life at Mt. Irenaeus is centered on attending to what is primary: presence to God, others, one’s self, and the earth. All who participate in the mission of the mountain join with jesus in making all things new by creating and nourishing a community that transcends a particular place, opening to all peoples, ages and cultures.

Angelwish was founded in 1999 to help busy people grant birthday, holiday and anyday wishes to children living with chronic illnesses, while engaging more and more people in the process.

GlassRoots provides multiple opportunities for at-risk youth, ages 10-18, to realize their potential through the creation of glass art.  As the only non-profit “hot shop” for young people in the greater New York metropolitan area, GlassRoots provides a nurturing environment in which otherwise underserved children can achieve self-esteem and creative expression while also learning basic business skills and valuable life lessons through the exploration of the unique art forms of glass making.

With forty six years of experience, South Shore Stars is one of the state’s most respected early education and youth development community-based organizations. Throughout the year over 1200 children, ages birth to 16 years, attend our Early Head Start program, family child care system, 3 preschool centers, 5 school age centers, middle school program, high school program and summer camp. We are committed to serving a diverse population, with an emphasis on supporting low-income parents and at-risk children. Four core goals form the foundation of our work. They are to: Enable parents to work Help each child reach their full developmental potential Facilitate positive youth development Improve academic achievement for students at risk of academic failure

To help veterans and military families cope with post traumatic stress distorder (PTSD) and other service related stresses through collaborative filmmaking workshops designed to reduce PTS symptoms, promote engagement with family and community, and help facilitate successful transition back into civilian life.

Trenton Circus Squad inspires young people to take big leaps in life. Youth from inner-city Trenton and surrounding suburbs learn how to cooperate, push themselves and serve their community - all through the astonishing practice of circus arts.

Globe Smart Kids uses technology to help children grow up feeling safe, happy and excited about interacting with diverse people and in diverse contexts. Our mission is to tackle prejudice before it begins. We make One Globe Kids: engaging, evidence-based education materials designed to encourage cross-group friendship while meeting standards in Language and Social Studies (English, History, Geography, Citizenship) for children 4 - 10 years.

To support families who have children affected by Autism

Citizens Committee has a simple mission: to help New Yorkers - especially those in low-income communities - come together to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Our work is based on the simple belief that New Yorkers understand the needs of their community better than any outsider. We help ordinary people like you to implement their own vision for their neighborhoods and schools. While the projects that we support confront diverse issues, they all address concerns that matter to local residents!

She’s the First fights for a world where every girl chooses her own future. We team up with local organizations to make sure girls are educated, respected, and heard.

The mission of Brooklyn Book Bodega is to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids 0-18 in NYC. Brooklyn Book Bodega provides access to and ownership of books, builds community, and creates a passion for learning through free events and literacy-based community programming.