Youth Centers & Clubs

We save animals and help our neighbors care for the pets they love. At Friends For Life, every animal matters. Founded in 2002, Friends For Life introduced the no-kill shelter model to Houston – saving animals regardless of their breed, age or condition. Houston-grown, we’re here to help our neighbors care for the pets they love. We’re not finished until every animal has a safe home. Until then, we’ll be innovating, improving and tracking results to find the most effective ways to save lives.

THE LIFE LINK HELPS HUNGRY, HOMELESS, AND DISPLACED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDING ADVANCED ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES.

IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, HEART OF LOS ANGELES HELPED 3,100+ YOUTH IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES OVERCOME BARRIERS THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL, FREE, INTEGRATED PROGRAMS AND PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE IN A TRUSTED, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.

MANHATTAN YOUTH'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY ACADEMIC, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO LIVE AND WORK IN LOWER MANHATTAN, REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCOME.

NAYA WORKS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND CULTURALLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING TO ENHANCE THE DIVERSE STRENGTHS OF OUR YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTURAL IDENTITY AND EDUCATION.

THE MISSION OF MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS IS TO HELP YOUTH MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

OUR MISSION: FUELING YOUNG PEOPLE TO CHANGE THE WORLDOUR VISION: FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO COLLECTIVELY CHANGE THE WORLD BY TAKING ACTION ON THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES TO THEM.OUR CORE VALUES:WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF YOUNG PEOPLE.WE PRACTICE ACCOUNTABILITY TO ACHIEVE REAL-WORLD IMPACT TOGETHER.WE EMBRACE A GROWTH MINDSET.WE ARE A TEAM GROUNDED IN 'WE, NOT 'ME.'WE BELIEVE OUR MISSION IS BEST ACHIEVED WITH GRATITUDE, JOY, AND RESILIENCE.

TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE LIVING EXPERIENCE OF ALL PEOPLE IN THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION.

THE NATIONAL NETWORK TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (NNEDV), A SOCIAL CHANGE ORGANIZATION, IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN NO LONGER EXISTS. NNEDV IS A LEADING VOICE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR ADVOCATES. AS A MEMBERSHIP AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS, NNEDV IS STRENGTHENING THE RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT EVERY LEVEL. NNEDV WORKS CLOSELY WITH ITS MEMBERS TO UNDERSTAND THE ONGOING AND EMERGING NEEDS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AND MAKES SURE THOSE NEEDS ARE HEARD AND UNDERSTOOD BY POLICYMAKERS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL. NNEDV PROVIDES ITS MEMBER COALITIONS WITH CRITICAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, FROM TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIC FUNDING, NNEDV BRINGS MUCH-NEEDED RESOURCES TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

PROVIDE SPORTS, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUTH OF NINE COMMUNITIES

TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO GANGS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH EXCITING EDUCATION, SPORTS, AND LEISURE ACTIVITY PROGRAMS.

THE MISSION OF THE CARMEL DADS CLUB IS TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH IN SPORTS-RELATED PROGRAMS, AND TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, PHYSICAL FITNESS, RESPECT, AND ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH A DIVERSE LEVEL OF SPORTS. THE CLUB PROVIDES INCLUSIVE INVOLVEMENT OF MEMBERS BY BEING A CARING ORGANIZATION, ONE THAT IS MODELED AROUND SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIR PLAY, AND PARTICIPANT SAFETY. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO BUILD EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN MEMBERS THROUGH TRUST, ACTIVE COMMUNICATION, AND ENTHUSIASM.

PROVIDE A SAFE, CARING AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR KIDS TO LEARN, GROW, AND PREPARE FOR A GREAT FUTURE.

TO PROVIDE YOUNG FEMALE ATHLETES FROM AGES 9 TO 18 THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION IN SOCCER, DEVELOPING BOTH SOCCER AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH COMPETITION, TEAMWORK, AND LEADERSHIP.

TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE DURING THE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME HOURS, WHERE CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND ENCOURAGED TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS.

THE MISSION OF SA YOUTH IS TO DEVELOP THE CHARACTER, STRENGTHS, TALENTS, AND SKILLS OF SAN ANTONIO'S HIGH-RISK URBAN YOUTH THROUGH FUN, SAFE EXPERIENCES, POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, AND HOLISTIC PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE EACH INDIVIDUAL TO FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL PERSONALLY AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

TO ENGAGE AND IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OUR YOUTH ENRICHMENT, TEAM SPIRIT, FRIENDLY COMPETITION, AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS.

SEE 990, PART I, LINE 1.

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

SAY SI IGNITES THE CREATIVE POWER OF YOUNG PEOPLE AS FORCES OF POSITIVE CHANGE. WE VALUE ARTISTS, EMPOWER MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES AND ADVANCE CULTURE.

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

TO PROVIDE TEH HIGHEST QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LIFE-CHANGING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Little Lights Urban Ministries empowers underserved youth and families in Washington, DC with the love of Christ. We seek to develop their God-given potential spiritually, socially and intellectually through academics, life skills, the arts and discipleship.

THE KING CENTER INSPIRES GREATNESS IN THE QUAD CITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY- BUILDING, SERVICE AND EDUCATION. OUR VISION IS A THRIVING BELOVED COMMUNITY ROOTED IN EQUITY, JUSTICE AND RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER.

Youth and community development, summer youth employment, tutorial, recreational and after school services

THE MISSION OF THE KEYSTONE FOOTBALL CLUB (KEYSTONE FC) IS TO DEVELOP HIGH QUALITY SOCCER PLAYERS, TEAMS, COACHES, AND PARENTS WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON THE PHYSICAL, TECHNICAL, TACTICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL ELEMENTS OF THE GAME WHILE PARTICIPATING AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVELS.

FOSTERING AMATEUR SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN CENTREVILLE, VIRGINIA.

PRIOR LAKE ATHLETICS FOR YOUTH, SERVES THE PRIOR LAKE / SAVAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE YET FUN ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS. OUR PRIORITY IS SAFETY, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND THE TEACHING OF LIFE LESSONS THROUGH SPORTS.OUR PROGRAM PROMOTES THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, AND INTEGRITY. WE BELIEVE LEARNING BOTH SUCCESS AND FAILURE THROUGH COMPETITION WILL BENEFIT OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

THE MISSION OF STAR/PAL IS TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED YOUTH TO BUILD A SAFER AND MORE PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS.

WFCN PROMOTES THE WELLBEING OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES BY CONVENING AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY

THE ORGANIZATION IS A COALITION THAT DEDICATES ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING A SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY IN CARSON CITY, NEVADA, BY PREVENTING INVOLVEMENT IN, AND REVERSING THE EFFECTS, GANGS, DRUGS, ALCOHOL USE AND OTHER AT-RISK.

HARVEST HOUSE'S MISSION IS TO BREAK THE BARRIERS OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING HOLISTIC SUPPORT SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. FACILITATING WELLNESS, ACCESS TO BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Community led organization rooted in Oakland that develops skilled and motivated players at both the recreational and competitive levels. We strive to instill a love of the game no matter what age or level or play through both a fun, challenging environment and high level coaching.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORTS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SPORT COMPETITION AT VARIOUS LEVEL LOCAL AND STATE OF FLORIDA

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO SUCCEED IN WORK AND LIFE THROUGH WOODWORKING AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.

TO PROVIDE LOCAL AREA YOUTHS VARIOUS SPORTS PROGRAMS

TO PROVIDE PASSIVE AND ACTIVE LEISURE,EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS IN PHILLIPSBURG AND THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA.

To foster respect for the police in children of the community and provide educational and other support within this group.

OPTIMIST ICE ARENA WILL STRIVE TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. IN DOING SO, WE ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WE SERVE. OUR FACILITY WILL BE SAFE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE.

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND EDUCATIONALLY-ORIENTED AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER SCHOOL CHILD CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN THE SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ AREA. THE CENTER SERVES STUDENTS FROM ALL ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS FROM AGES FIVE THROUGH THIRTEEN, AND FURNISHES TRANSPORTATION, CERTIFIED INSTRUCTION AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO ITS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.

THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE YOUTH CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN THE BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY THAT WORKS TO REACH OUT TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS TO HELP THEM MATURE PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY.

SEE PART I QUESTION 1

TO DEVELOP SKATING AND HOCKEY SKILLS IN JACKSON WYOMING YOUTH

TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS.

To teach the art of skating, to instruct the fundamentals of ice hockey, to foster safety, fairness, and fun, and to install sportmanship, respect, integrity, pursuit of excellence, enjoyment, loyalty, and teamwork into all that participate in the program.

CONNECTING GENERATIONS PROVIDES THE TOOLS THAT CHILDREN NEED TO BECOME EMOTIONALLY STRONG, RESILIENT, AND SOCIALLY COMPETENT INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE SCHOOL AND LIFE. WORKING EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, OUR MENTORING AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS HELP CHILDREN OVERCOME ADVERSITY, DEVELOP RESILIENCE, AND BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS HOW TO SET GOALS, MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS, MANAGE EMOTIONS, AND BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADULTS AND PEERS. THESE SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE FULLY IN SCHOOL AND TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR THEIR OWN SUCCESS. OUR WORK DIRECTLY SUPPORTS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN HELPING BREAK THE CYCLE OF ADVERSITY IN DELAWARE. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE STRONG, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CREATE POSITIVE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN THRIVE.

PROVIDE SUPERVISED COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC GAMES AND TO IMPLANT IN THE YOUTH OF HANOVER THE IDEALS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, HONESTY, COURAGE AND REVERENCE.

TO OPERATE AND MANAGE AN ATHLETIC CLUB FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INSTRUCTION AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN LEARNING AND PLAYING THE GAME OF SOCCER FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES.