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From coast to coast, dynamic social entrepreneurs are leading transformative nonprofit organizations with a shared mission to help people transform their lives and build stronger, safer communities where all people can discover their full potential.

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Jesse Tree

KEY ISSUE AREA

The Economy

Jesse Tree is Idaho’s only nongovernmental organization dedicated to eviction prevention. As rising rents and other economic challenges push millions of Americans to the brink of homelessness, Jesse Tree offers timely and cost-effective interventions to keep them housed. By offering emergency rent and security deposit assistance and a housing crisis support line, the organization enables renters to maintain stable housing and avoid sudden eviction.

HQ: BOISE, ID

Jill's House

KEY ISSUE AREA

Strong & Safe Communities

Jill's House is a Christian nonprofit that loves and serves families of children, adolescents, and young adults with profound intellectual disabilities through short-term overnight respite care and holistic family support. Several times throughout the year, parents send their children with disabilities to a "respite resort" in Vienna, Virginia, or to one of the camp locations around the country, for 24-48 hour stays. Kids get an amazing experience in a safe, fun, loving, and celebratory environment. Meanwhile, parents can rest and recharge. Exciting experiences for kids with disabilities and the provision of rest for their families empower the entire family to be their best at home, at work, at school, and everywhere in between.

HQ: VIENNA, VA

JobTrain

KEY ISSUE AREA

The Economy

JobTrain helps the most vulnerable individuals reclaim their lives from poverty and unemployment by preparing them for successful, sustainable careers in high-demand and emerging fields.

HQ: MENLO PARK, CA

Join Prometheus Partners Inc.

KEY ISSUE AREA

Future of Work

Prometheus bridges the digital divide facing nonprofits by connecting them with skilled tech volunteers. Through their network, nonprofits gain access to technology expertise and tools needed to advance their missions, while technologists develop career-building skills through public-interest work. By facilitating pro bono engagements at scale, Prometheus not only enhances the capabilities of nonprofits but also provides students and professionals with meaningful opportunities to give back.

HQ: NEW YORK, NY

Juma

KEY ISSUE AREA

The Economy

Juma gives low-income youth the opportunities and connections to get ahead in life through the benefits of paid work, training, and social capital. It provides a range of support, from career tours to job placement, paving a professional path that may not have come a participant's way ordinarily. Youth are exposed to potential job options while developing the accountability, self-sufficiency, and confidence to rise above past circumstances, achieve their dreams, and gain meaningful and fulfilling employment.

HQ: SAN FRANCISCO, CA

JumpStart (SC)

KEY ISSUE AREA

Criminal Justice

HQ: SPARTANBURG, SC

JUST Community

KEY ISSUE AREA

The Economy

JUST Community builds resilient communities by making loans to low-income female entrepreneurs based on trust. Its innovative lending process applies best practices in microfinance, leveraging peer groups and coaching to improve repayment and debt management outcomes, rather than traditional measures like credit scores or bank account information. JUST Community envisions a world where women and minority business owners benefit from inclusive community and access to capital, rather than relying on predatory lending products.

HQ: AUSTIN, TX

Just in Time For Foster Youth

KEY ISSUE AREA

The Economy

Just in Time for Foster Youth provides a supportive community for youth exiting the foster care system to build confidence, capability, and the connection necessary for personal success. For transitioned foster youth ages 18-27, JIT creates a community of caring adults, long-term coaching relationships, and coordinated resources to address the root cause of trauma and empower youth to achieve self-sufficiency and well-being.

HQ: SAN DIEGO, CA

Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Foundation

KEY ISSUE AREA

Education

Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Foundation eliminates the barriers that keep young people in poverty from pursuing higher education. Led by a first-generation college student who experienced these challenges firsthand, KHEDF provides financial scholarships and a supportive network to help Hispanic students thrive in college, successfully build their career and become leaders in their community.

HQ: WICHITA, KS

Kelly Brush Foundation

KEY ISSUE AREA

Health Care

The Kelly Brush Foundation is building and empowering an active community of individuals who have experienced spinal cord injuries. It cultivates personal relationships, enables opportunities to try physical activities, and funds over $1 million in adaptive sports equipment every year, so that everyone living with a spinal cord injury can find the freedom and independence to lead a fulfilling life.

HQ: BURLINGTON, VT

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