Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc.
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Publicly-supported HBCUs enroll over 80% of all students attending HBCUs. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization is also a source for top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.
African American Community Service Agency (AACSA)
The African American Community Service Agency (AACSA), founded in 1978, is one of the only African American cultural centers in the Silicon Valley. Our mission: providing quality educational, cultural, social and recreational programs, services and activities in order to perpetuate and strengthen African American identity, culture, values, traditions, knowledge and family life, is at the heart of all programs. AACSA's membership is open to everyone, regardless of race, religion, age or disability. The Agency's diverse activities and services offer a natural gateway to African American life.
Echoing Green
At Echoing Green, we discover emerging social entrepreneurs and invest deeply in the growth of their ideas and leadership. For over 35 years, we've built a broad, dynamic ecosystem to support these leaders as they solve the world’s biggest problems.
We work at the intersection of social justice and social innovation, connecting our expertise and global networks to emerging leaders creating long-lasting social change. We find and support people with the best ideas to positively impact the world. Through our intensive 18 month fellowship program and beyond, we provide the tools they need to bring their solutions to life and lead transformative change. Through Fellowships and other innovative leadership initiatives, Echoing Green spots emerging leaders and invests deeply in their success to accelerate their impact. We provide seed-funding and leadership development to a new class of Fellows every year and welcome them into a lifelong community of leaders.
Moms of Black Boys United Inc
Moms of Black Boys (MOBB) United, Inc. and MOBB United for Social Change, Inc. (MUSC) are sister organizations that are dedicated to positively influencing how Black boys and men are perceived and treated by law enforcement and in society. MOBB United is a nationwide coalition of concerned moms of Black sons who represent every race, age, socioeconomic background, marital status and education level. What we share is unconditional love for our Black sons, and we want others to see them through our proud eyes.
Moms of Black Boys United, Inc. provides information and support for moms of Black sons and promotes positive images of Black boys and men. The organization is dedicated to changing perceptions, encouraging self-care, and fostering understanding of the plight of Black boys and men in America by telling their stories, celebrating their accomplishments, and connecting them to opportunities. The group supports moms by encouraging strong family and community connections and sharing information that empowers them to navigate all of the institutions that interact with, influence, and impact our sons.
Joshuas Gift Inc
Joshua’s Gift provides support for the social, mental, emotional, and economic needs of families living with autism. Through its direct financial contributions to families for social excursions, sensitization, wellness, training, awareness, and provision of services and dissemination of products in the community, Joshua’s Gift will promote the development of a society that invitingly accepts, respects, includes and accommodates individuals on the autism spectrum.