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Mad Cow's mission is to produce highly entertaining works of theatre to an ever-widening audience – promoting, enhancing, and celebrating the human condition through art. They celebrate the word and the actor through a combination of passionate, skillful acting and compelling, insightful writing, all nurtured by an attentive and ever-changing process.

The 1882 Foundation promotes public awareness of the history and continuing significance of the Chinese Exclusion Laws. These laws were first enacted in 1882. They prohibited Chinese from immigrating to the United States and barred them from citizenship. In 1943, Congress rescinded the laws for political military reasons. There was no acknowledgment of six decades of federally sanctioned violations of civil rights, racial discrimination’s or violent attacks to generations Chinese in America.

ARAWAKA'S MAIN GOAL IS TO PROMOTE A BETTER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN BEINGS AND OUR MOTHER EARTH. OUR PRAYER IS FOR THE FOLLOWING GENERATIONS: THAT THEY MAY INHERIT THE EARTH IN BETTER CONDITION THAN WE HAVE IT NOW. THE ONLY REAL PROBLEM WITH THE ECOLOGY OF THE PLANET RESIDES IN THE HUMAN BEINGS; THEREFORE OUR EFFORTS ARE DIRECTED TOWARDS DEVELOPING WAYS OF SPIRITUAL EDUCATION. WE INTEND TO INCREASE OUR AWARENESS AND TO AWAKEN OUR HEARTS TO THE LEVEL AT WHICH WE BECOME CAPABLE OF RECOGNIZING THE EARTH AS OUR MOTHER AND ALL THAT LIVE ON THE EARTH AS OUR RELATIVES AND OUR PARTNERS IN LIFE. OUR WORK FACES FOUR DIRECTIONS; INDIAN TRADITIONS; INDIVIDUAL HEALING; CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY LIFE.

The Albion Betterment Committee is an I.R.S. registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Formed in 2004, its mission is to utilize Albion, NY’s historic, environmental and human assets to improve the quality of life for residents of our area. Many of our projects have sought to integrate people across generations.

The Afrikan Center of Well Being, Inc. (A.C.W.B., Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity committed to the continuing conscious education, healing and nurturing of the whole self through informative presentations regarding a natural approach to healthcare and lifestyle conducted by certified practitioners of the healing arts and sciences for all of humanity.

The missions of Fendig Theatre for Children are to provide youth with an opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the production of theatre; to provide the community with theatre that is both artistically and educationally challenging; to help local youth develop a better understanding of the potential of theatre for fostering human development, while also helping them understand the technical aspects of theatre; and to use theatre as a means of developing a sense of community.

Heading into our 6th year Twenty-Something Theatre has featured some of the city’s best up-and-coming artists in such highly acclaimed works as This Is Our Youth by Kenneth Lonergan, The Shape of Things by Neil Labute, The Fever by Wallace Shawn, Suburbia by Eric Bogosian, Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love by Brad Fraser and Blue Surge by Rebecca Gilman as well as our first original work, Prodigals, by Vancouver playwright Sean Minogue.

The mission of the Iron Horse Theatre Company is to provide thought-provoking and entertaining theatre that will enrich the cultural life in what is now known as the "rust belt" area of southwestern Pennsylvania. We will provide the people of this community the opportunity to not only attend but also to participate in quality presentations and theatrical works. The symbolic name, "Iron Horse" represents the hard-working and "iron-willed" people in this part of the world. It is in this spirit that we will create theatrical experiences that celebrate the grit, determination, and strength of the human character.

The Friends of Chrisholm was founded in 1995 to collaborate with MetroParks of Butler County to preserve and share the Amish Mennonite story and the farming history of the region. In their 25 years of existence as a nonprofit they have: Assisted in the restoration of the bank barn, the Augspurger house, and the family cemetery. Created award-winning, demonstration gardens. Funded a composting, off-the-grid public restroom. Hosted the Smithsonian Exhibit, Between Fences; and the Ohio Humanities Exhibit, Rethinking Porkopolis. Created interpretive signage for both the house and the farm landscape. Moved and reconstructed the Rosemont barn for use at the site.

The John Mack Oboe Camp is an intense series of master classes for oboists. All classes are group classes with students performing standard etudes, solos, and orchestral excerpts. Admission is open to college-age oboists, professionals, teachers, and a limited number of advanced high school oboists. JMOC was founded in 1976 by Joseph Robinson. It is held at Wildacres Retreat, located near Little Switzerland, North Carolina. Wildacres is a place of supreme beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it is committed to advancing the arts, natural sciences, religion, and the betterment of human relations.

LATINO SERVICE PROVIDERS IS ORGANIZED TO:SERVE AS A BRIDGE ACROSS GENERATIONS IN THE LATINX COMMUNITY. THIS IS DONE BY ADVANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG LEADERS, BUILDING AWARENESS ABOUT HEALTH, WELLNESS, CULTURE, SOCIAL ISSUES, AND ADVOCATING FOR EQUITY.VISION:LATINO SERVICE PROVIDERS ENVISIONS A LATINX COMMUNITY IN SONOMA COUNTY THAT HAS EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD HEALTHY, JUST LIVES.CORE VALUES:EQUITY + INCLUSION: WE BELIEVE WE ALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO BELONG.COMMUNITY VOICE + POWER: WE BELIEVE COMMUNITY VOICE EQUALS POWER AND THAT OUR LEADERS ARE FROM OUR COMMUNITIES.PARTNERSHIPS & INNOVATION: WE BELIEVE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS STRENGTHEN THE FUTURE.INDEPENDENCE + INTERGENERATIONAL: WE BELIEVE OUR CULTURE AND VALUES CONNEECT US ACROSS GENERATIONS.

The mission of Arts4All Florida (formerly VSA Florida) is to provide, support and champion arts education and cultural experiences for and by people with disabilities. We believe learning through, participating in and enjoying the arts is critical for all human development and endeavor to create a world in which the arts are universally accessible. Headquartered at the University of South Florida, Arts4All Florida provides art education programs in schools, Department of Juvenile Justice facilities, and community centers; promotes the accomplishments of artists with disabilities through our artist registry, exhibitions, and performances; and increases access to the arts through professional development workshops.