Justice Resource Institute is dedicated to addressing the most confounding challenges of both the human services and educational systems and the persons and families these systems were created to serve. Justice Resource Institute pursues the social justice inherent in opening doors to opportunity and independence. Although our range of services is as varied as those we serve, our approach is uniformly characterized by compassionate support, innovation, and community leadership. JRI works in partnership with individuals, families, communities and government to address their shared challenges in a comprehensive, coordinated, systematic, and effective manner. JRI seeks new knowledge and improved evidence-based practice, in research and in the field, in order to inform our continuous search for excellence in service.

Seven Hills Foundation promotes and encourages the empowerment of people with disabilities and significant life challenges so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence. Currently offering programming at 190 locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Seven Hills Foundation employs more than 4,600 professionals. The Foundation offers a continuum of support and services to more than 28,000 children and adults through 14 Affiliate organizations. Remember – “To the world you may be one person – but to one person you may be the world” - Be that person at Seven Hills!

CEA is the largest advocate for students and public education in Connecticut. Our members include preschool through grade 12 teachers in Connecticut public schools as well as retired teachers and college students preparing to become teachers.

Community Care Alliance is a unified human service agency integrating resources, supports and programs to strengthen families, individuals and the broader community. Our combined agency offers more than 50 programs including: Crisis/Emergency Services Mental Health Services Addictions/Substance Abuse Treatment Basic Needs Assistance Financial Stability Services Child & Family Services Community Support & Recovery Services Employment & Education Housing Stabilization Youth Services Mission Statement: We support individuals and families in their efforts to meet economic and social and emotional challenges and enhance their well-being. Vision Statement: Through programs, advocacy and collaboration people are empowered to discover their potential and live as engaged citizens, free of stigma, within a thriving community.

NEIWPCC [NŪ-Ē-PĬK] is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. We develop, coordinate, and conduct training courses for wastewater and other water quality professionals regionally and nationwide. We conduct research into water-related topics, monitor environmental factors, and fund such work by others. We also implement and fund environmental restoration and other on-the-ground projects. We fund and/or staff programs that engage the public through events, exhibits, web and print publications, and other outreach activities. We actively represent the interests of member states at meetings with federal and state officials and in regional and national water and wastewater associations. MISSION | To advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. VISION | Clean and sustainable water throughout the Northeast. VALUES | Leadership • Collaboration • Education • Service • Science OUR MEMBER STATES | Connecticut • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • New York • Rhode Island • Vermont

Founded in 1996, the Western Mass Economic Development Council collaborates with business leaders and key regional stakeholders to develop and execute the vision, strategies, and tactics that stimulate and facilitate a vigorous regional economy, encouraging and sustaining capital investment and quality job growth for Western Massachusetts. The EDC is committed to positive economic development in the region, which will further improve the quality of life for surrounding communities and their constituents.

Clinical & Support Options Inc. (CSO) is a community-based nonprofit behavioral health agency providing individuals and families with comprehensive, holistic care throughout Western Massachusetts and the North Quabbin region. With 16 locations in five Massachusetts counties (Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester), CSO offers an “Open Access” model, with walk-in availability and “No Wrong Door” coordinated entry. CSO embraces a trauma-informed culture in fulfillment of its mission to provide responsive and effective interventions and therapeutic services to support adults, children and families. CSO serves more than 18,000 individuals and families annually in their quest for stability, growth and an enhanced quality of life. CSO provides a full range of behavioral and mental health and substance abuse outpatient services, including: • Urgent outpatient assessment & treatment • Diagnostic evaluations • Therapy for children, adolescents and adults • Child and adult psychiatry • Sexual abuse and trauma treatment for survivors and families • Treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD and general adjustment disorders • Group therapy • Structured outpatient addiction programs • Medication management • Intensive outpatient programs CSO Crisis Programs provide behavioral health assessment, intervention and stabilization for youth, families and adults 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. CSO’s Family Support Services are part of the Massachusetts Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI). CSO’s Friends of the Homeless (FOH) provides a warm bed and hot shower to more than 1,100 individual adults each year and serves 157,000+ hot meals to anyone in need of food. In addition, FOH case works help FOH guests find work and permanent homes, navigate state and federal assistance programs and access mental health supports.

Founded in 1972, Way Finders builds and advocates for a thriving and equitable region by improving the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals, together with developing and managing a wide range of housing to support strong communities. The largest nonprofit housing provider in Western Massachusetts, Way Finders provides housing counseling, financial education, employment training, affordable housing development and management, rental assistance, homelessness prevention services, neighborhood revitalization, and community building.

The New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA) is a statewide trade association, representing the interests of the motor vehicle industry. Membership consists of all of the new-car and new-truck dealers in the state, along with motorcycle, recreational vehicle, farm equipment, used-car, power equipment, and construction equipment dealers, as well as motor vehicle service, autobody repair, and motor vehicle parts sales facilities, and associate members.

As Greater Hartford's community-wide charitable endowment, we are permanently committed to improving the quality of life for residents throughout the region, by bringing together resources, both human and financial, to improve the lives of all residents.

Inspired by the deep meaning and joy offered by Jewish living, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (The HGF) helps people connect to Jewish values, faith, traditions, and culture, and build vibrant Jewish communities. The HGF has several flagship programs including PJ Library, JCamp 180, Life & Legacy, Voices & Visions, and Western Mass Grants. HGF flagship initiatives focus on Jewish outreach: • PJ Library® shares Jewish culture and values through children’s books that reflect the diversity of Jewish customs and practice. This global program is made possible by thousands of generous supporters, local program partners, the PJ Library Alliance, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. To learn more about the program and ways to connect to local activities, visit pjlibrary.org. • PJ Library's sister program in Israel, Sifriyat Pijama, is currently serving more than 400,000 children in schools throughout Israel in partnership with the Ministry of Education. • The Voices & Visions program elicits the power of art to communicate great Jewish ideas. The project aims to inspire Jewish conversation, instill pride, and spark creativity among diverse audiences and ages • JCamp180 works to strengthen the infrastructure of Jewish camps throughout North America by providing mentor services in strategic planning, board development, fundraising, and technology • The Life & Legacy program offers an incentivized path to help communities secure meaningful after-lifetime legacy gifts for the future of their Jewish communal organizations • The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF) provides philanthropic support primarily in Western Massachusetts. Programs include the Entrepreneurship Initiative, Local Farmer Awards, Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards, and ener-G-save.

Proteus Fund is a public foundation that partners with foundations, advocates and individual donors to advance democracy, human rights and peace. Founded in 1994, Proteus has awarded over $120 million and managed over $50 million in grants towards the realization of a just, equitable and democratic world. To fulfill our mission, we: *Convene and facilitate donor collaboratives that strategically focus and maximize philanthropic resources and impact; *Partner with other social justice initiatives through fiscal sponsorship; *Offer Donor Advised Funds and manage family foundations aligned with Proteus Fund's vision and mission; and * Provide further philanthropic support for social justice organizations and movements through Proteus Action League lobbying grants. The Proteus model is built on an efficient and customized framework of financial, compliance, human resources and other services. Clients and partners benefit from our flexible, responsive high-quality grantmaking capacity and our deep experience in facilitating collaborative social justice philanthropy.