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To empower children in elementary schools statewide through dance and live music programs accessible to all students regardless of abilities and socio-economic status.

CAPE increases students’ academic success, critical thinking and creativity through research-based arts driven education.

Families compassionately helping families of loved ones challenged by mental illness.Assist families in understanding the mental health system and securing treatment for their ill loved ones.Advocate for improvements in psychiatric care and treatment of severe persistent mental illness; support for research-based strategies of sustainable patient recovery.

Estonian House Inc. in Chicago (“The Estonian House”) was founded in 1964 to promote the educational, charitable, religious, social and cultural interests of persons of Estonian origin living in the state of Illinois and to assist such persons in adjusting to the American way of life and in developing an understanding of the standards of citizenship of the United States.

To support excellence of fine arts, performing arts and culinary arts in Middlesex county and surrounding localities.

The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn's mission is to positively impact a child's potential in life through play-based education.

"Special Hearts in the Arts" mission is to provide the opportunity to individuals with special needs to showcase their talents through the Arts.

MOCA’s mission as an educational and cultural institution is to present and preserve the range of living history, heritage, culture, and experiences of Chinese Americans through exhibitions, educational services, public programs, and archival work. It began in 1980 as a grassroots effort with a team of students, community activists and historians to preserve the history of New York City’s Chinatown. The museum has since grown to be a leading cultural institution for the history of the Chinese in America and is recognized as one of 20 national institutions as America’s Cultural Treasures.

Mentoring, inspiring and motivating women to inspire, influence and dream as they navigate the film and entertainment industry.

Founded in 1976, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) collects and preserves art and artifacts and, through exhibitions and programs, interprets the history and stories of African Americans and those of the African Diaspora. AAMP enriches the lives of all visitors, especially children and youth, using education to empower them through experiences that will enlighten them culturally and intellectually. It is a gathering place for the community, a forum for broader community engagement and a partner for collaborations with historical and cultural institutions.

INSPIRED BY THE SOCIAL IMPACT EFFORTS OF THE 'ALL NEW' MICKEY MOUSE CLUB The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club debuted in 1989. Much more than a variety show, it tackled important social issues of the day. And as a performing arts academy, it trained some of the biggest stars in the world including En Vogue's Rhona Bennett, Christina Aguilera, The Voice's Tony Lucca, Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, Chasen Hampton, Justin Timberlake, Keri Russell, Hallmark Channel's Nikki DeLoach, and NSYNC's JC Chasez, among many others. Reunited Mouseketeers and more than 10,000 long-time fans helped launch Always In The Club Foundation and its MMC'89 Social Impact Initiative to support those who need it most through projects, programs, and outreach campaigns spearheaded by cast members of the now iconic show. OUR MISSION Inspired by the support that Mouseketeers received from Disney in their youth, our mission is to enhance the lives of young people through Arts Education and Mentoring, while empowering socially conscious efforts guided by the United Nations' 17 Global Goals for a better world by 2030. OUR PROGRAMS Youth Arts Education and Mentorship: Mouseketeers are lending their unique insights to support young people through arts education and mentoring - essential for social and emotional well-being, and critical tools for establishing equity and access. Our programs include sponsoring Experiential Learning opportunities at Disney Imagination Campus at Disney theme parks. For over 60 years, Disney has focused on educational workshops and programs for students that make it easy for young people to develop their skills and grow while they are learning. MMC'89 Social Impact Initiative - Through events, grants, and awareness campaigns, we promote the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs or Global Goals), and support Changemakers working to address the global challenges we face including those related to poverty, inequality, and climate change.

LIVE AND IN COLOR DEVELOPS NEW WORK FOR THE STAGE THAT PROMOTES AND CELEBRATES DIVERSITY. EMPHASIZING NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING, MULTI-ETHNIC PARTICIPANTS, AND BOLD THEATRICALITY, WE OFFER UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW PLAYS AND MUSICALS THAT ENCOURAGE DIALOGUE AMONG ARTISTS FROM A VARIETY OF CULTURES.