Purdue Research Foundation

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is an association of volunteers, members and staff, open to and serving all, with programs and services that build spirit, mind, and body. The organization is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure everyone—regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background—has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We share the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—everything we do stems from it. We know that the key to effectively nurturing the potential of children, improving the nation’s health and well-being and supporting our neighbors is a passionate, experienced and diverse array of staff, volunteers and members who value what everyone brings to the table. Working in communities across metro Atlanta makes strong diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging practices paramount for the Y. We believe that to bring about meaningful change in individuals and communities, we must be focused and accountable. At the Y, we measure the success of our cause by how well we engage communities in our three areas of focus. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Nurturing the potential of every child and teen. HEALTHY LIVING Improving the nation's health and well-being. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.

For 60 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida has enabled young people to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Our 56 Clubs serve more than 5,000 young people each day in Alachua, Clay, Duval and St. Johns counties. Our Boys & Girls Clubs provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs during critical non-school hours and during the summer. Club programs promote five core areas: 1) Character & Leadership 2) Education & Workforce Readiness 3) The Arts 4) Health & Wellness 5) Sports & Recreation In a Harris Survey of Boys & Girls Clubs alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. Learn more at bgcnf.org

Westhab’s mission is: Building Communities. Changing Lives. We build communities by developing high-quality affordable housing, and we change lives by delivering a broad range of services designed to help people and communities thrive. The sum of our efforts is a comprehensive community development approach that transforms neighborhoods and delivers hope and opportunity to our neighbors who are most in need. Since our founding in 1981, Westhab has built 1,094 affordable housing units, moved 9,149 households from homelessness to affordable housing, placed 8,099 people into employment, and delivered services to over 10,000 homeless and at-risk youth. We invite you to join us and help us deepen our impact as we serve more people in more communities than ever before.

DIGITAL connects technology builders and buyers to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of Canadian solutions. ​ ​Established in 2018 under the Government of Canada’s Supercluster Initiative, DIGITAL brings together industry leaders, SMEs, and post-secondary institutions to collaborate on large-scale projects that drive innovation and the development of technology solutions in sectors critical to Canada, such as mining and energy, housing, workforce development and health.​ Since inception, DIGITAL has delivered billions in projected revenue for Canadian companies, retained sovereign IP, launched hundreds of commercial products, and helped tens of thousands of Canadians gain the skills needed for the digital economy. ​ ​Learn more at digitalsupercluster.ca ​

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives.

We’re Tommy’s, the leading charity that exists to stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone. Bringing together a network of expert researchers, healthcare professionals and passionate supporters, Tommy’s is a community dedicated to making pregnancy safer and reducing health disparities to help more families bring a healthy baby home. By working across the whole pregnancy journey – translating our research breakthroughs into new tests and treatments, changing national maternity policy and providing expert information and support for all – we’re driving change at every level and finding ways to stop miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. With the strength of our community, we know we can make change happen. Together, we can save babies’ lives.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides career training and support to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Every year we serve over 5,000 people, creating career possibilities together with customized services that include industry-specific training, family support, career navigation and strategies for long-term job retention. Proceeds from thrift retail reuse and recycling operations, e-commerce, grants and financial contributions fund nearly 20 services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs and advance in the workforce. Shopping and donating items to your neighborhood Goodwill helps divert over 65 million pounds from Minnesota’s landfills annually and has helped us people connect to jobs since 1919.

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. While all young people are welcome between the ages of 5 and 18, we place special emphasis on serving young people from disadvantaged circumstances. We are strategically located in areas with the greatest need. The majority of our members are children of color who come from single parent, low-income households in urban neighborhoods. All programs and initiatives fall within at least one of six core service areas: Character & Leadership Development; Education & Career Development; Sports, Fitness & Recreation; The Arts; Health & Life Skills; and Outdoor & Environmental Education. For more information about the Clubs, as well as locations, program, donor and volunteer information, please visit our website at www.boysgirlsclubs.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bgcmilwaukee or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bgcmilwaukee.

South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), founded in 1965 as part of the Federal War on Poverty, has evolved to meet a wider range of challenges that people in our communities face. Our four main areas of programming include: Behavioral Health Services | Comprehensive Housing Services | Employment and Education | Family and Nutrition. SMOC is a multi-service umbrella organization that works in the community to provide opportunities to enhance self-sufficiency. Headquartered in Framingham, Mass, the agency has expanded to meet housing needs of homeless and formerly homeless individuals in the greater Worcester region and became the Greater Worcester Housing Connection. We also are affiliated with the Open Pantry Community Services in Springfield to provide additional housing, food and supportive services throughout Western MA. Our mission is "To improve the quality of life of low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families by advocating for their needs and rights; providing services; educating the community; building a community of support; participating in coalitions with other advocates and searching for new resources and partnerships"​ SMOC programs apply best known practices in environments that are client-centered, strength-based and trauma-informed. To apply for our various positions, please follow this link www.smoc.org/opportunities.php

Walking beside those who need us the most on their path to independence. Catholic Charities Family and Community Services provides housing, employment, and coordination of care to help people of all walks of life live independently with dignity while facing the challenges of addiction, aging, mental illness, HIV, poverty, developmental disability, and immigration.

Helping people is what we’re all about at the Y, and has been from the start. We strengthen the foundations of community by nurturing the potential in every child, by promoting healthy living, and by giving back to our community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. At the Y, we are so much more than a gym. We are a cause. We are the leading non-profit, committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.