A List of Non-Profit Organizations
The non-profit organizations listed herein include: All Stars Project, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, CapraCare, Community League of the Heights, Financial Services Volunteer Corps, International Coalition to End Torture, Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, Nourishing NYC, Peer Health Exchange, and Shark Angels. All organizations selected are located in New York City.
1. All Stars Project, Inc.
In essence, this particular non-profit organization seeks to promote human development via the utilization of artistic prowess (Non Profit List – NPL, 2019). It has its stated mission as the transformation of “the lives of youth and poor communities using the developmental power of performance, in partnership with caring adults” (All Stars, 2019). In addition to developing and promoting artistic talent, the organization also provides leadership skills to youths participating in its programs.
It is important to note that since inception, All Stars has managed to transform numerous lives through its extensive network of donors, partners as well as volunteers. The non-profit has been in existence for over three decades. According to the organization, it reaches out to at least 53,000 youths annually in its drive to advance assistance to inner-city youths (All Stars, 2019).
2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS)
Founded in 1904, this organization concerns itself with the advancement of the relevant assistance to kids so as to further enhance their ability to fully exploit their capabilities. This it does via the provision of one-to-one mentorship opportunities between children and mentors whose impact on the youth is not only measurable, but also demonstrated. According to the organization, its “mission has been to give all children in New York City who face adversity an opportunity to experience a strong, enduring professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationship with adults that will help change their lives for the better” (BBBS, 2019).
Some of the programs BBBS runs are inclusive of a teenage/young mothers support program, the FDNY partnership program, the 9/11 support initiative, etc. The organization also runs its original mentorship program alongside the undertakings listed above. In seeking to fulfill its mandate, BBBS partners with various stakeholders including, but not limited to, the immediate community, volunteers, and families (BBBS, 2019).
3. CapraCare, Inc.
Founded in 2009, this particular organization attempts to find solutions to some of the most urgent health needs of students...
Towards this end CapraCare, Inc. focuses on Fonfrede’s rural community. The organization’s stated mission is the provision of “access to medical care, preventable healthcare, mental health services, and health and nutrition education services…” (CapraCare, Inc., 2019).
Some of the programs under the CapraCare, Inc. banner largely focus on mental health, youth development, and community health. The organization invites donations on its website from well-wishers so as to keep its programs going. Those who donate to the organization can select the specific program they intend to support.
4. Community League of the Heights (CLOTH)
This is an innovative organization that appears to fully subscribe to the notion that charity begins at home. In essence, CLOTH concerns itself with the empowerment as well...…a multipronged approach with three key objectives. These are: feed, educate, and advocate (NPL, 2019).
9. Peer Health Exchange
Obesity is increasingly becoming a global concern. This is more so the case given that the same has been associated with numerous health complications. One of the triggers of obesity and overweight is poor eating habits and inactivity. With obesity affecting mostly young people, Peer Health Exchange comes in handy as a promoter of healthy decisions amongst young people.
The mission of Peer Health Exchange is “to empower young people with the knowledge, skills, and resources to make healthy decisions” (Peer Health Exchange, 2019). In seeking to fulfill its mandate, the organization amongst other things equips college students with the necessary tools and knowhow to impart the relevant knowledge on healthy decisions to various schools that happen to be under-resourced across the nation.
10. Shark Angels
This is an organization attempting to save one of the world’s most endangered species from extinction. According to Shark Angels, despite the shark population having decreased by more than 90%, more sharks are being killed each year. The organization seeks to stop this looming extinction by pursuing a number of strategies.
In addition to sensitizing others on the need to protect this endangered species, Shark Angels also attempts to bring “the issues facing sharks into public consciousness – through graphic but engaging online, viral and broadcast media” (Shark Angels, 2019). The organization further seeks to improve sharks’ image and standing in the eyes of the masses with an intention of winning more ambassadors for shark…
