Alliances & Advocacy

Promoting the power of the arts to build better lives, better communities, and a better nation. All the arts for all the people!

Treasure House Of Hope helps to pull treasures out of darkness through love, hope and compassion. We train individuals to live a disciplined lifestyle based on biblical teachings.

GUARDIAN.ORG FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO EDUCATE, ADVANCE, AND INFORM PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AROUND THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES OF THE TIME THROUGH THE SUPPORT AND ADVANCEMENT OF INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM.

ICAN DREAM CENTER FUELS DREAMS BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, WITH THE SKILLS TO THRIVE.

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY TO THE ARTS IN FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY.

LA STAGE ALLIANCE, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EMPOWERING ARTISTS AND ENGAGING AUDIENCES SINCE 1975, IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING AWARENESS, APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN GREATER LOS ANGELES BY STRENGTHENING THE SECTOR THROUGH COMMUNITY BUILDING, COLLABORATIVE MARKETING, AUDIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY. PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE PERFORMING ARTS FOR PATRONS AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN ITS FOCUS FOR THIRTY-FIVE YEARS.

ORGANIZATION TAKES DOGS OUT OF HIGH KILL SHELTERS, GETS THE DOGS HEALTH CARE AND PROMOTES THE DOGS ONLINE TO FIND SUITABLE HOMES.

Support and develop the social welfare and improvement of Aransas County through education, training, resident, business and governenment involvement, leadership development and infrastructure enhancement ans assisting the community with the recovery from a community wide natural disaster.

MURAL ARTS - THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MURAL ARTS PROGRAM UNITES ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS ROOTED IN THE TRADITIONS OF MURAL MAKING, TO CREATE ART THAT TRANSFORMS PUBLIC SPACES AND INDIVIDUAL LIVES.

DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION, ADVANCEMENT, DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTIVATION OF THE LATINO ARTS FIELD.

FOUNDED IN 1972, A.R.T./NEW YORK ASSISTS OVER 400 MEMBER THEATRES IN MANAGING THEIR THEATRE COMPANIES EFFECTIVELY SO THEY MAY REALIZE THEIR RICH ARTISTIC VISIONS AND SERVE THEIR DIVERSE AUDIENCES WELL. OVER NEARLY FIVE DECADES, A.R.T./NEW YORK HAS EARNED A REPUTATION AS A LEADER IN PROVIDING PROGRESSIVE SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS-FROM SHARED OFFICE AND REHEARSAL SPACES TO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR EMERGING THEATRES-WHICH HAVE MADE THE ORGANIZATION AN EXPERT IN THE NEEDS OF THE NEW YORK CITY NONPROFIT THEATRE COMMUNITY. A.R.T./NEW YORK SUPPORTS NONPROFIT THEATRE COMPANIES IN NEW YORK CITY BY PROVIDING FOUR CORE PROGRAMS: FUNDING, TRAINING, SPACE, AND CONNECTIONS.

FREE PRESS WAS CREATED TO GIVE PEOPLE A VOICE IN THE CRUCIAL DECISIONS THAT SHAPE OUR MEDIA. WE BELIEVE THAT POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE, RACIAL JUSTICE AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC LIFE REQUIRE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, DIVERSE AND INDEPENDENT OWNERSHIP OF MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND JOURNALISM THAT HOLDS LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE AND TELLS PEOPLE WHAT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FREE PRESS CLOSELY WATCHES AS THE DECISIONS SHAPING THE MEDIA LANDSCAPE ARE MADE AND SOUNDS THE ALARM WHEN PEOPLE'S RIGHTS TO CONNECT AND COMMUNICATE ARE IN DANGER. WE FOCUS ON SAVING NET NEUTRALITY, ACHIEVING AFFORDABLE INTERNET ACCESS FOR ALL, UPLIFTING THE VOICES OF PEOPLE OF COLOR IN THE MEDIA, CHALLENGING OLD AND NEW MEDIA GATEKEEPERS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST, ENDING UNWARRANTED SURVEILLANCE, DEFENDING PRESS FREEDOM AND REIMAGINING LOCAL JOURNALISM.

The education and development of sports programs and competitions for youth and adult individuals.

TO ENSURE THAT THE ARTS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE EDUCATION OF EVERY OHIOAN.

AMERICA SUCCEEDS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES, OUTCOMES AND EQUITY BY HARNESSING THE INNFLUENCE AND ACUMENT OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN ACCELERATING SYSTEMS CHANGE.

PRIVATELY FUNDED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EDUCATION, PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL.

To make knowledge-based reproductive health accessible to all women and enable them to be informed partners in the choice and delivery of their medical care and services.

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

THE BROADWAY EDUCATION ALLIANCE (BEA) IS A NON PROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT INSPIRE CREATIVITY, BUILD CONFIDENCE AND STIMULATE CRITICAL THINKING IN AMERICA'S YOUTH.

TO ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AMONG EDUCATORS IN THE CLASSROOM, IN PRODUCTION AND IN THE THEATER COMMUNITY.

The South Jersey Cultural Alliance fosters an inclusive community of art, history, cultural organizations, artists and tradition bearers in the eight southern counties of New Jersey.

THE COMMUNITY CATALYST ACTION FUND (CCAF) IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING CONSUMERS ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE DECISION-MAKING THAT SHAPES OUR HEALTH AND HEALTH SYSTEM.THAT MEANS INFLUENCING OR CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE TO MAKE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE A CENTRAL TENET OF POLICYMAKING AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSUMERS TO PARTICIPATE FULLY AND DIRECTLY IN THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS AFFECTING THEIR ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE.WE ELECT CANDIDATES WHO WILL RELENTLESSLY PROTECT AND CHAMPION ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE AND GET INVOLVED IN EFFORTS THAT CENTER HEALTH CARE AND JUSTICE IN POLICY AND DECISION MAKING.

TO ADVANCE ARTS AND CULTURE IN ALL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT OKLAHOMA.

The University Row Steering Committee (URSC) is the group of representatives from Anchor and Partner schools that are involved in the planning and execution of University Row at the Virginia Gold Cup each year. On the day of the Virginia Gold Cup, they coordinate all events of the day.

THE MISSION OF THE HOPEWELL VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL IS TO CELEBRATE AND PROMOTE ART IN THE EVERYDAY, THEREBY NURTURING A VIBRANT, CREATIVE AND INVOLVED COMMUNITY. BY BROADLY DEFINING THE ARTS, THE COUNCIL'S GOAL IS TO CULTIVATE CREATIVE EXPLORATION AND AWARENESS THROUGH A VARIETY OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION, APPRECIATION AND ARTISTIC VISION.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION BY IGNITING FIERCELY INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY FOR THE STATE'S 5 MILLION PLUS STUDENTS.

MONUMENT LAB IS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC ART, HISTORY, AND DESIGN STUDIO BASED IN PHILADELPHIA. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ADVANCING JUSTICE BY REIMAGINING MONUMENTS AS PLACES FOR BELONGING, LEARNING, AND HEALING.

Denver Digerati falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

The mission of the Parent Television Council PTC is to protect children from the proven harmful and negative effects caused by exposure to graphic sex, violence and profanity in the media. PTCs vision is to provide a safe and sound entertainment media enviroment for children and families across America.

MANHATTAN YOUTH BALLET (MYB) GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ASSIST SELECTED INDIVIDUALS ASPIRING TO LEARN CLASSICAL BALLET. RECIPIENTS WILL OBTAIN TRAINING IN CHARACTER DANCING, CLASSICAL BALLET AND MODERN DANCE. IN MOST CASES, ALL OR A PORTION OF THE GRANTEE'S TUITION AND FEES WILL BE CREDITIED BY MANHATTAN YOUTH BALLET.

THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THROUGH VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS WITH CORPORATIONS, UNIVERSITIES, CHURCHES, HIGH SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES.

THE MISSION OF THE URBANART COMMISSION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND NEIGHBORHOODS TO CONNECT AND SHAPE SPACES THROUGH PUBLIC ART.

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JusticeAid raises awareness and money for nonprofits working to promote and protect civil rights. In 2023 our issue focus was voting rights and our grantee partner was Black Voters Matter.

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Association of Latinx Hispanic Advocates and Allies falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Encourage Cultural Diversity

THE BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION THAT TAKES A BUSINESS-MINDED LOOK AT POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING AMERICA'S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS.

TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES BY PROMOTING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SELF-DETERMINATION OF ALL WOMEN; IT SEEKS TO BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE AND SOCIAL CHANGE.

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE MERRYMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO PRESENT QUALITY DANCE, MUSIC AND THEATER PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS THAT WILL CULTURALLY REWARD AUDIENCES AND PARTICIPANTS. THE GOAL IS TO BE AN "ENGINE OF CREATIVITY" FOR AREA YOUTH AND A PLACE OF ENJOYMENT AND "AFFIRMATION" FOR THE COMMUNITY.

To provide a safe haven for inner city and minority youth as we refine, enrich and empower them with scholarships, mentorship and community outreach.

THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO, PRESERVATION CHICAGO IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE VIBRANCY OF CHICAGO'S ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY CHAMPIONING OUR HISTORIC BUILT ENVIRONMENT. PRESERVATION CHICAGO PROTECTS AND REVITALIZES CHICAGO'S IRREPLACEABLE ARCHITECTURE, NEIGHBORHOODS AND URBAN GREEN SPACES. WE INFLUENCE STAKEHOLDERS TOWARD CREATIVE REUSE AND PRESERVATION THROUGH ADVOCACY, OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND PARTNERSHIP.

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND LIFE PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

To bring the healing hope of Jesus to the hurting children of Africa. To introduce children to Jesus Christ and help them grow in Him, to provide them with a decent basic education and to assist them in acquiring a skill so that they can take a strategic place in their community and impact it for Jesus.

Increased funding for public access to cultural organizations in Washington State.

MARION CULTURAL ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO BE A CATALYST AND AN ADVOCATE OF INCREASED CULTURAL IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY, THEREBY ENRICHING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE THROUGH SERVICE TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. MARION CULTURAL ALLIANCE SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE ARTS, FINE ARTS, HISTORICAL AND SCIENTIFIC MUSEUMS AND SPECIFIC EDUCATION THROUGH GRANTS, ADVOCACY, FUNDRAISING AND PARTNERSHIPS.

Advise and enhance the ability of grass-roots organizations at both state and national level to communicate effectively about issues in their state governments that directly impact the citizens of those states.

Promoting a culture of body acceptance through clothing-optional recreation, education and community outreach.