nina
United States | 30
My life changed from that day on because I realized when you lose just one parent, it feels like your world has come to an end. I never looked at my mother, single parents or widows the same way since. My heart’s desire is to open up a safe haven for such kids to call home. If you still have one of your parents, please appreciate him/her because you still have it better than some of the kids... (read more)

Worldyouth Media
Worldyouth Media is a youth media and media training network in Washington DC. We empower DC youth by giving them the tools to have a voice in the media and in society. Why watch the news when you can be the news? Young people are... (read more)

Gay/Straight Alliance
The gay/straight alliance of southeast high school in wichita, KS, is about students being able to join together, regardless of sexual preference. Together we plan events, discuss laws and discrimination, dispel myths, and have lots of fun! (read more)

Walking Bohemian Band of Hope
To walk from Tucson, Az. to Washington, DC. for peace. We will demonstrate at governer's mansions in Austin, Tx., and Tallahassee, Fl. and at the White House in DC. (read more)

The Lakeshore Marathon
The Lakeshore Marathon is not your average race. One of only three Illinois marathons and the state's only spring marathon, we continue to embrace environmental sustainability as a goal. The inaugural, 2002 Lakeshore Marathon, resulted in the distribution of more than 3000 trees to participants... (read more)

Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions
The mission of CPWR is to foster interreligious dialogue and cooperation in metropolitan Chicago and around the world. (read more)

Illinois Arts Council
The mission of the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is to serve the diverse people and communities of Illinois with quality, accessible arts programming, through engaging in active support and development of Illinois artists, arts organizations, educational institutions and communities. (read more)