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2		Wellesley, MA
3		NEW YORK, NY
4		GREENWICH, CT
5		MARBLEHEAD, MA
6		RAPID CITY, SD
7		STAUNTON, VA
8		RALEIGH, NC
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10		Davidson, NC
11		Roanoke, VA
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19		ST PAUL, MN
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23		Cincinnati, OH
24		Alexandria, VA
25		Detroit, MI
26		OMAHA, NE
27		Washington, DC
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29		WASHINGTON, DC
30		Carmel, IN
31		WILMINGTON, DE
32		WASHINGTON, DC
33		RALEIGH, NC
34		GREENWOOD, DE
35		ROCKY MOUNT, NC
36		CHICAGO, IL
37		PHILADELPHIA, PA
38		ARLINGTON, VA
39		CLEVELAND, OH
40		GRAND FORKS, ND
41		CHARLOTTE, NC
42		WASHINGTON, DC
43		CINCINNATI, OH
44		PHILADELPHIA, PA
45		MASON CITY, IA
46		Potomac, MD
47		CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
48		ADRIAN, MI
49		NOBLESVILLE, IN
50		FORT BELVOIR, VA

THE TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HIGH-POVERTY URBAN AREAS BY CREATING INFRASTRUCTURE AND A CONSISTENT ANNUAL PROCESS IN CITIES TO IDENTIFY CRITICAL NEEDS, IMPORT INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS THAT CAN HAVE A SIGNIFICANT AND MEASURABLE IMPACT, AND GALVANIZE LOCAL AND NATIONAL SUPPORT TO HELP PROGRAMS REACH AND SUSTAIN IMPACT IN THE NEW CITY.

Education, entrepreneurship, and environmental programs. Mission: To provide opportunities for marginalized and impoverished women and youth in Tanzania to thrive and prosper through provision of comprehensive education, entrepreneurship and environmental programs.

THE ORGANIZATION IS INVESTING IN AND EMPOWERING LOCAL CHANGEMAKERS, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AND GRASS-ROOT LEADERS TO ENACT POSITIVE CHANGES THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF AN IMPACT ECOSYSTEM WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING IMPACT PROGRAMMING SUCH AS CO-LIVING RESIDENCES, CO-WORKING SPACES, A SOCIAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR AND OTHER ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL CHANGEMAKERS.

PROVISION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL EDUCATION FOR TEENAGE .

ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO CONTINUE WORK OF LATE HENRI . ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE A FORUM FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY LEADERS WHO, LIKE HENRI, WISH TO VOLUNTEER TO EDUCATE AND MENTOR YOUNGER AND ASPIRING BIOTECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURS, TO GIVE THEM TOOLS THEY NEED TO DEVELOP CAREERS IN CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE AND PATIENT CARE, WHICH IN TURN WILL CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS TO ADDRESS IMPORTANT UNMET AND CRITICAL MEDICAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION, THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERISM OF THESE MENTORS, ORGANIZATION WILL FOSTER SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL COLLABORATION, AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH TO ADVANCE INNOVATION IN SCIENCE AND MEDICINE.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INCREASE PERSONAL INCOME LEVELS IN THE AREA BY FOSTERING A VITAL BUSINESS CLIMATE WHICH PROVIDES QUALITY NEW JOBS, ATTRACTS NEW BUSINESS, HELPS EXISTING BUSINESS, AND PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

HELP BUILD A MORE ACCESSIBLE AND EQUITABLE ECOSYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.

EXISTS TO CHANGE THAT REALITY IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATION, AND RESTORATIVE CARE.

SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR, ARTS AND EVENTS CENTER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER.

protect the threatened long-leaf pine forests in the Southern United States, and train disadvantaged younger adults how to become agribusiness entrepreneurs

exists to launch abolitionists, disciple-makers and kingdom-minded entrepreneurs. We work in Thailand, Uganda and Cambodia.

TO PROVIDE ENGAGING AND HANDS-ON SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION TO YOUTH. WE DEFINE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS THE ACT OPENING A BUSINESS THAT ADDRESSES A SOCIAL PROBLEM OR IMPROVES SOCIETY. YOUTH LAUNCH REAL SELF-DESIGNED AND MANAGED BUSINESSES OR BUSINESS-LIKE SOCIAL VENTURES.

A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH RECOGNIZING AND INVENTIONS, PROMOTING CREATIVITY, AND ADVANCING THE SPIRIT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

EXECUTIVE COACHING AND CONSULTING PROGRAM SUPPORTS NON-PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.

WE RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND INNOVATION GRANTS TO SCHOOLS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXTEND CLASSROOM LEARNING, IMPLEMENTING COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO CURRENT AND GRADUATING STUDENTS.

FARM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (FBDC) - FBDC IS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR WHERE BEGINNING FARMERS CAN LEASE CERTIFIED ORGANIC LAND WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS BEFORE MAKING THE LONG TERM INVESTMENT IN FARMS OF THEIR OWN.

TO PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCE, EMPOWERING YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS CHANGE AGENTS FOR THEIR LIVES, CLUB, COMMUNITY WHILE ENSURING YOUTH ARE CAREER-READY, STARTUP-READY, HOMEOWNER-READY BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE AT 18 YEARS OLD

WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES. WE FOSTER ENTREPRENEURS AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES. WE DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PREPARE FAMILIES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP.

JA ) PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLSET AND MINDSET TO BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES. OUR PROGRAMMING IS CRITICAL IN ADDRESSING THE SKILLS, WEALTH, AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS OUR COMMUNITIES ARE FACING. JA FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY, CONNECT TO REAL LIFE SKILLS AND CAREERS, AND IGNITE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. HELPS STUDENTS MAKE A CONNECTION BETWEEN WHAT THEY LEARN IN SCHOOL AND HOW IT CAN BE APPLIED IN THE REAL WORLD, THEREBY ENHANCING THE RELEVANCE OF THEIR CLASSROOM LEARNING AND EQUIPPING THEM TO BE THE FUTURE LEADERS OUR COMMUNITIES NEED TO THRIVE. OUR RELEVANT, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO SCHOOLS AND ALIGN WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CURRICULUM STANDARDS. DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, WE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND 4,568 VOLUNTEERS TO TEACH OUR CURRICULUM TO 81,024 LOCAL STUDENTS IN MINNESOTA, DAKOTA, AND WESTERN WISCONSIN.

mission is to equip with entrepreneurial resources to develop a sustainable business through power their own creativity. Entrepreneurial resources include a six-module business training course specifically designed for in small businesses. CWOW also provides a retail boutique where they can sell their handmade products. Not only do who take our course have access to our market but we also partner with organizations who work directly with marginalized around by meeting their greatest need a place to sell their products.

IS A CHRIST CENTERED IMPACT INVESTING FUND WITH A DUAL MISSION; FIRST, WE INVEST IN ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES THAT PRODUCE JOBS IN EAST AFRICA. SECOND, WE INVEST IN HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND MEASURABLE HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES.

IS A TALENT ATTRACTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO "EMPOWER TALENT TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES." ATTRACTS RECENT GRADUATES AS INNOVATION FELLOWS TO COMPLETE STRATEGIC BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS ACROSS PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. THE ACTIVITIES OF ARE ATTRACTIVE FOR GRADUATES TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THE REGIONS WE SERVE AND THE RESULTS OF THE WORK DRIVE AN ECOSYSTEM OF PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND CONTINUE TO MAKE PROGRESS FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ATTRACTED OVER 1,200 FELLOWS AND INTERNS AND HAVE COMPLETED OVER 500 PROJECTS SINCE 2012."

To help entrepreneurs build ventures that deliver impact.

Research efforts on economic transformation and entrepreneurship development in emerging markets

advances economic equity in under-resourced communities by supporting entrepreneurs with opportunities and capital needed to build businesses, generational wealth, and vibrant neighborhoods.

A NETWORK SUCCESSFUL REALTORS EMPOWERING WOMEN TO EXERCISE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS ENTREPRENEURS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS.

Impact investments to support entrepreneurship

TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH RESEARCH, ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND INVESTMENT.

envisions a grit based economy where talent and drive are the determinates of access to knowledgeconnections capital

TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM AND LASTING CHANGES TO LIBERIA THROUGH THREE FOCUSES: EDUCATION, DISCIPLESHIP, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING A DIVERSE BASE OF ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES THROUGH TO , EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND OPPORTUNITY.

TO INCREASE EQUITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BY INVESTING KNOWLEDGE, SOCIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL IN LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME ENTREPRENEURS.

CONDUCTING POLICY RESEARCH FOCUSED ON IMPROVING CONDITIONS,STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPORTING INCREASED ENTREPRENEURIALDEVELOPMENT, AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF JOBS AVAILABLE IN RURALAREAS.

FOUNDATION, INC. MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AMUN SHEA A PRIVATE NONPROFIT PROJECT LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF PERQUIN, MORAZAN, EL SALVADOR. THE CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 2008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING YOUNG PEOPLE IN LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNICAL ABILITY, WITH A COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND THOSE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

THE OF ROCKY MOUNT AIDS IN THE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES AND PROJECTS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FACILITATORS, FORUMS, AND EVENTS IN THE ROCKY MOUNT AREA. THE ALSO SUPPORTS ECONOMIC INITIATIVES SUCH AS INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, AND WORKFORCE .

TO ESTABLISH STABILITY THOUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMIC . WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND ONE ON ONE BUSINESS COACHING.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

TO ENABLE POWERFUL APPROACHES TO STIMULATING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INVENTION, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES DIRECTED TOWARDS SOLVING NATIONAL SECURITY PROBLEMS.

THE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG ADULTS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, RECREATION, EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS.

TO PROMOTE, BUILD, EDUCATE, AND HELP ENTREPRENEURIAL, STARTUP, AND CREATIVE COMMUNITIES IN GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA AND THE SURROUNDING REGION

IS A NETWORK OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR COMPANIES UNIFIED AROUND A COMMON OBJECTIVE: TO BRING HOPE TO COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA AND AROUND THE GLOBE. IS A HOLISTIC STRATEGY EMPLOYED THROUGH DIVERSE SOCIAL INITIATIVES. IT IS FOCUSED ON CREATIVELY ADDRESSING AND FUNDING SOLUTIONS TO THE GLOBAL NEEDS OF CLEAN WATER, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, HOLISTIC SPIRITUAL CARE, ORPHANS, MICRO-FINANCE, AND OTHER ISSUES WHICH EXIST AS OBSTACLES FOR HOPE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE ALL AROUND THE WORLD.

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO BUILD A NETWORK OF CHANGEMAKERS - LEADERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE, POLITICS, ADVOCACY, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WHO ARE FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE NUMBERS OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES (POC) IN ELECTED OFFICE AND PUBLIC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN THE US AND GLOBALLY. WE ARE BUILDING THE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO USING POLITICS AND ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO MENTOR AND LIFT UP ONE ANOTHER. BELIEVES THAT THE SOLUTION TO THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS IN THE WORLD WILL BE FOUND WHEN WOMEN AND MINORITIES/PEOPLE OF COLOR MAKE UP THE MAJORITY IN POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP AT EVERY LEVEL OF PUBLIC OFFICE AND CIVIC LIFE. OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE: GENDER PARITY FOR WOMEN and MINORITIES IN CIVIC LIFE ALL OVER THE WORLD.

LIGHTSHIP FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EARLY STAGE COMPANIES LED BY UNDERREPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN SEED FUNDING FOR THEIR DEVELOPING COMPANIES.

TO SUPPORT BLACK AND BROWN FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS

GRANTS UNDER THE WILL INCLUDE BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO SPONSORSHIPS OF ADULT AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, TRAINING, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS AND OTHER GATHERINGS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND HAVE TAX EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. RECENTLY, THE PROGRAMS EMPHASIS AND GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED TO REFLECT THE EVOLUTION OF AGRICULTURE OVER THE PAST DECADE AND THERE WILL BE AN ATTEMPT TO FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PROGRAMS THAT MEET NUTRITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL OR LEADERSHIP NEEDS OF RURAL YOUTH; MENTORING, TRAINING AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AND BEGINNING FARMERS; CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EXISTING FARMERS; LOCAL EVENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES THAT PROMOTE AGRICULTURE OR LOCAL FOODS; AND, AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS MAY BE PROVIDED FOR LOCAL, STATE OR REGIONAL PROGRAMS/EVENTS. GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE YEAR PERIODS AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN MULTI-YEAR ALLOCATIONS. HOWEVER G

exists to empower women in extreme poverty through the gospel and entrepreneurship. Through a holistic micro-enterprise accelerator program we provide business training, coaching, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs.

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT, OPERATE, AND FUND ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP TO GENERATE AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF LENAWEE COUNTY BY PROMOTING COLLABORATION AND SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

EMPOWER STUDENTS BY IMMERSING THEM INTO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL WAY OF BEING, INSPIRING THEM TO START SOMETHING NEW, MENTORING THEM THROUGH NEW VENTURES.

TO PROVIDE AND BROWN WOMAN IDENTIFYING FOUNDERS WITH ACESS TO COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO MEET BUSINESS MILESTONES THAT LEAD TO ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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