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The mission of Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue (WAG Rescue) is to come to the aid of abandoned, neglected, unclaimed and surrendered dogs and puppies, regardless of their age or condition, in the Wimberley area and western Hays County. WAG Rescue provides medical care for these animals and places them in a nurturing foster environment where they receive training and learn socialization skills until they are ready to be adopted into loving, permanent homes. WAG Rescue promotes the compassionate treatment of all animals and seeks to educate the public about responsible pet ownership and advocates spay/neutering of pets in order to prevent overpopulation and much animal suffering. WAG Rescue is a volunteer supported organization committed to the following community services: To rescue and assist in the permanent placement of stray, abandoned, unclaimed, and surrendered dogs in and around Wimberley, Texas. To promote and ensure the compassionate and humane treatment of dogs in our care by providing medical treatment, vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and professional behavioral evaluation, training and rehabilitation if required. To place these dogs in a safe-haven, and provide a pre-screened foster home where they are nurtured, receive training and learn socialization skills so that they have the best chance of becoming a good companion animal. To find the most suitable, vetted permanent home for each dog based on its temperament and personality and compatibility with the adoptive family. To promote, through education, responsible pet ownership, pet health and safety, and the humane treatment of all animals. To promote spay/neuter of all pets in order to prevent overpopulation and animal suffering, and provide Emancipet low or no cost vouchers for dog spay or neuter to Wimberley residents. To act as a lost and found resource for all animals via our website and social media.

RIA, Inc. – ready•inspire•act is a nonprofit organization in MA supporting, and standing with, women with experience in the commercial sex trade by providing a range of community-based services. We practice the power of presence.RIA's premier program offers Accompaniment which is an intentional, trauma-informed approach to care that requires a deep and personal understanding of how power held over another human being damages a person's sense of safety and control over her own life and circumstances. Our model, ​Sisters Leading Sisters, incorporates clinical and healing practices in every step of support. These practices include survivor professional mentorship and advocacy, weekly virtual groups, case management, and clinical therapy.Services are facilitated by skilled women with lived experiences of sexual exploitation/prostitution, addiction, chronic illness, dv, and homelessness. We use an action-oriented, relational approach to fostering self-esteem and self-actualization. We bring compassionate community to the people we meet.

At SunCross Foundation, our mission is to create a brighter future by fostering sustainable development, empowering our community, and preserving the environment. We envision a world where people live in harmony with nature, embracing responsible practices that safeguard the planet’s resources for generations to come. We work with our local community through education, healthcare, and skill-building initiatives. By providing access to quality education and healthcare services, we strive to uplift disadvantaged communities and enhance their overall well-being. Our goal is to break the barriers that hinder progress and cultivate a society where every individual can reach their full potential. SunCross Foundation believes in the transformative power of innovation and technology. We actively support research and development projects that promote clean energy, conservation, and eco-friendly practices. By promoting sustainable solutions and raising awareness about environmental issues, we aim to protect our precious ecosystems and combat climate change. As a non-profit organization, we value transparency, integrity, and collaboration. We actively seek partnerships with like-minded individuals, corporations, and organizations to amplify our impact and create meaningful change on a global scale. Together, with our dedicated team, volunteers, and supporters, we are driven to make a positive difference in the lives of people and the health of our planet. Join us in our journey to create a world where humanity thrives in harmony with nature, leaving a legacy of sustainability and compassion for generations to come.

ABOUT US: OUR MISSION: Our YMCA is committed to building strong kids, individuals, families, and communities through programs and services that promote a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, regardless of ability to pay. OUR CAUSE: We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. OUR FOCUS: We are a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. That’s because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. We do this through our focus on: Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen. Healthy Living: Improving our communities’ health & well-being. Social Responsibility: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL: We are for everyone. Our programs, services and initiatives enable kids to realize their potential, offer ways for families to have fun together, empower people to be healthier in spirit, mind and body, welcome and embrace newcomers and help foster a community-wide service ethic. And that's just the beginning. OUR PROMISE We are the strongest when we promise to make sure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. We accomplish that when we value the diversity of everyone's personal beliefs, respect the rights to those beliefs, and we expect all to honor our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with one another -- everything we do stems from that expectation.

Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a social justice non-profit in South Central Los Angeles that achieves long-term, comprehensive community development. They recognize that Indigenous, Black, and Latino immigrant communities are disproportionately impacted by historical oppression, health disparities, disinvestment, and displacement. Therefore, they develop and preserve affordable housing; elevate health equity and access to care; mobilize for environmental justice; create and protect local economic opportunities; expand engagement in arts and culture; and advocate for policies protecting human rights. Esperanza works collaboratively to strengthen South Los Angeles. In all of their actions, Esperanza builds hope with the community.

Angelica Village’s mission is to create community living spaces that support each person's humanity, bringing hope and healing to the world.

Their mission is to provide older adults with comprehensive and coordinated human services to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles, independence, well-being and quality of life.

To provide food, toiletries, and clothing with compassion and a smile; to spread our belief that if all those able get involved, the human tragedy of homelessness will be solved.

The Motor City Mitten Mission is dedicated to helping the homeless, the needy, the sick and those striving for a better way of life while educating, partnering and collaborating with a number of other organizations, schools, churches, clubs and businesses. They do what they do because it’s the right thing to do!

Founded as a street law clinic in 1967, ULS' mission is to provide protection, advocacy, education, counseling, and increased opportunity to underserved people so that they may exercise their full spectrum of rights--especially with regard to housing opportunities--in ways that encourage and promote increased participation in the social, economic, and educational betterment of their communities.

VISION: Every person has access to the tools to achieve their fullest potential. MISSION: To serve the people with an open heart for humanity by providing food, clothing and educational training, thus setting the pace for families to self sustain.

Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc. (CVACL) envisions a community where all individuals, regardless of age or disability, maintain independence, dignity, equal rights, and a meaningful life based on their own personal choices. The organization will actively engage in the mission of supporting older adults and adults with disabilities to live in accordance with these principles.