MSD's Mission: To guide, serve and support Delaware Physicians, promoting the practice and profession of medicine to enhance the health of our communities. MSD was founded in 1776 and incorporated on February 3, 1789, only 12 days after President Washington took his oath of office. It is the third oldest society of its kind in the US. Although much has changed in the medical profession since then, the principle upon which this Society of physicians was founded has remained steadfast: to further the medical profession in such a way that the health and well being of the citizens of Delaware can be enhanced. We exist to serve our members and, through them, the citizens of Delaware. We do this in four areas: advocacy, representation, public service, and education. The original 27-member organization has grown to a present membership of over 1,600 physicians throughout the State of Delaware. The Medical Society of Delaware continues its support of physicians in their vigor and spirit to advance the profession, which was the basis for its creation.

The International Literacy Association (ILA) is a professional membership organization of literacy educators, researchers and experts spanning 128 countries. For more than 67 years, ILA has set the standard for how literacy is defined, taught and evaluated, connecting research and practice to improve the quality of literacy learning across the globe. Through its Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals, ILA provides an evidence-based benchmark for the development and evaluation of literacy professional preparation programs. ILA collaborates with partners across the world to develop, gather and disseminate high-quality resources, which include three peer-reviewed and edited journals—The Reading Teacher, Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy and Reading Research Quarterly. Learn more at literacyworldwide.org.

The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that increase educational opportunities for children from low-income families, ensure a sustainable environment, foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. In partnership with others, the Foundation works to advance opportunity, ensure sustainability, and enable effective solutions.

THE ABELL FOUNDATION, INC. is a company based out of 111 SOUTH CALVERT STREET, STE 2300, BALTIMORE, Maryland, United States.

Visit Baltimore, a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) membership organization, is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Baltimore. We generate economic benefits for the region through the attraction of convention, group and leisure visitors. We also work to provide a positive experience for all guests.

For 50 years, the Baltimore Community Foundation has been connecting people who are passionate about their city and purposeful in their philanthropy. This is giving by and for the people of Baltimore. BCF’s staff is deeply engaged in local communities to learn about effective, community-led solutions firsthand. These relationships inform our donor services, allowing us to spotlight the best ways to support our community and multiply impact. With BCF’s guidance, donors—individuals, families, businesses—discover meaningful giving, invest their funds wisely and contribute to the change taking hold in Baltimore. BCF amplifies our donors’ philanthropy with strategic grants, impact investments, special initiatives and advocacy to strengthen schools and neighborhoods, so that every child and family has the opportunity to thrive.

For more than 100 years, the American Board of Ophthalmology has been an independent advocate for excellence in eye and vision care. Certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology helps physicians demonstrate to patients and peers a high level of knowledge, skills, and experience in their profession. Since 1916, more than 30,000 ophthalmologists in the United States have voluntarily sought the distinction of board certification--driven by professional pride and a passion for practicing better medicine. The Board's strategic priorities and professional standards are established by physician-directors who hail from hospitals, clinics, and private practices around the country. They are assisted by three public directors who represent the patient voice. The standards and assessments that are the foundation of Board Certification are developed by a volunteer network of more than 600 distinguished subject matter experts in comprehensive and subspecialty areas of ophthalmology. To learn more, visit abop.org.

Our mission is to connect people with trusted breast cancer information and a community of support. Our organization assists women at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. We offer specialized programs and services for the newly diagnosed, African-American women, young women, women with metastatic breast cancer and women with triple-negative breast cancer. We also offer programs for caregivers and healthcare professionals to help them better meet the needs of women affected by breast cancer.

Juvenile Law Center advocates for rights, dignity, equity and opportunity for youth in the child welfare and justice systems. Founded in 1975, Juvenile Law Center is the first non-profit, public interest law firm for children in the country. Through litigation, appellate advocacy and submission of amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs, policy reform, public education, training, consulting, and strategic communications, we fight for children who come into contact with the child welfare and justice systems. Widely published and internationally recognized as leaders in the field, Juvenile Law Center has substantially shaped the development of law and policy on behalf of youth. We strive to ensure that laws, policies, and practices affecting youth advance racial and economic equity and are rooted in research, consistent with children’s unique developmental characteristics, and reflective of international human rights values.

The Philadelphia Foundation has a century-long history of connecting community-minded individuals with the people and organizations that are helping to build a Greater Philadelphia region. With deep relationships in the community and intimate knowledge of local nonprofits, we collaborate with individuals, families and businesses to magnify charitable and philanthropic impact. From Ben Franklin’s civic gift of 1,000 pounds sterling to Gerry Lenfest’s endowment for independent journalism, the Philadelphia Foundation stewards legacies that strengthen the place we call home, improving lives today and for future generations. To learn more, visit www.philafound.org.

Adoptions From The Heart is a full service, private, non-profit, non-sectarian adoption agency, licensed in PA, NJ, DE, VA, NY, CT and offers services including: Domestic Infant Adoption and Home Study services as well as free services to pregnant women considering adoption. We Build Beautiful Families... Let us help you build the family you've been dreaming of. Adoptions from the Heart has placed over 6,500 infants and toddlers in loving homes since our founding in 1985. Services are provided to clients without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or limited English proficiency.

The Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) exists to meet the legal and advocacy needs of homeless individuals and families in Philadelphia. With a legal staff of 13 and a corps of 400 volunteer lawyers, paralegals, and law students, HAP engages in direct outreach to homeless individuals in need of legal services. Each year, HAP conducts 150 annual legal clinics at 25 shelters and soup kitchens located throughout the City. At these clinics, HAP's staff and volunteers meet and interview prospective clients, assess their legal needs, provide advice and referrals for services, and offer on-going legal representation and advocacy to those with more complex problems. HAP currently holds legal clinics at twenty-five homeless shelters and soup kitchens. HAP also makes educational presentations to shelter residents and service providers to inform them of benefits and services available for homeless people, and to empower individuals to obtain benefits and services for themselves. Through these efforts, HAP is often instrumental in helping homeless men and women obtain the access to shelter, income, and services they need to begin making their way to more secure, stable lives.