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.

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.

UFCW Local 152 serves retail stores, manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, public sectors, and more in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland.

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.

For over 40 years, the National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI) has been a leading source of human organs and tissue for researchers around the world. Our partnerships with nationwide organ procurement organizations and hospitals enable NDRI to obtain biospecimens from all body systems to support the advancement of scientific research.

A global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Welcome to our new LinkedIn community, where you will find tips and discussions related to women in leadership, both in Soroptimist and out!

The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP) is our region's independent ‘think-and-do tank,’ founded in 1909 by forward-thinking business leaders, united by the belief that business has a civic responsibility beyond profit-making, and that it is the citizen’s business to ensure that local government and the local economy work for all. Today we count more than 60 companies on our Board of Directors; we occupy unique space in the civic ecosystem, at the nexus of the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The Economy League is a trusted cross-sector convener squarely pointed at driving collaborative solutions to complex civic challenges. Our North Star: To foster inclusive and equitable growth and prosperity in Greater Philadelphia Our operating principles: • Cultivating informed and collaborative leadership across sectors • Using data and research to inform decision-making • Fostering a culture of civic experimentation and innovation • Opening doors to civic participation

Eisenhower Fellowships identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a world more peaceful, prosperous and just. We believe, as Dwight Eisenhower did, that Eisenhower Fellowships exists to inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves, to envision how they can effect positive change, to engage others beyond their existing networks and to collaborate with other like-minded leaders across national borders and regions to better the world around them. Eisenhower Fellows and the positive impact they can have on their societies are at the heart of everything we do. We bring together innovative leaders from all fields and regions of the world, women and men of notable achievement who have the potential to do even more. We strive to ensure the professional, ethnic, racial, gender and geographic diversity of the Fellows and of the regions and nations where we operate. Our mission begins with identifying outstanding ascendant leaders who share President Eisenhower’s belief in the powerful possibilities of a more peaceful, prosperous and just world. We work with mid-career leaders who display the vision and passion to pursue concrete projects with real impact on their societies. We believe our work transcends national boundaries, linking outstanding international leaders with their counterparts in the United States to enhance international understanding and provide rich opportunities for collaboration within the influential Eisenhower Fellows global network. To learn more: Visit our website: https://efworld.org/about-us Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EisenhowerFellowships/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ef_fellows Subscribe to our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EFStaff Read our blog posts: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eisenhower-fellowships/

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. DRWC acts as the steward of the Delaware River waterfront to provide a benefit to all of the citizens and visitors of the City. The fundamental purpose of DRWC is to design, develop and manage the central Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia between Oregon and Allegheny Avenues. DRWC intends to transform the central Delaware River waterfront into a vibrant destination for recreational, cultural, and commercial activities for the residents and visitors of Philadelphia. DRWC will serve as a catalyst for high-quality investment in public parks, trails, maritime, residential, retail, hotel, and other improvements that create a vibrant amenity, extending Philadelphia to the river’s edge.

The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is an independent, nonprofit community foundation committed to growing philanthropy according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Grounded in the principles of faith and service, CFGP meets the diverse needs of donors and Catholic institutions through charitable fund management and development consulting. Our services ensure an investment in the future of our faith. CFGP was founded on July 1, 2013 by a dedicated group of Philadelphia Catholics who wanted to help preserve the goodness of our Faith. What started as an idea transformed into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded on the principles of transparency and accountability. Since then, CFGP has been working to become the leading resource for Catholic and faith-based philanthropy. Today, CFGP works with donors to manage their charitable funds, helping them choose investment opportunities that meets their needs. Through our consulting services, CFGP helps parishes and Catholic organizations grow and sustain their important work. By assisting both groups, CFGP helps multiply the impact of Catholic ministries for the people of the Greater Philadelphia region.

MISSION The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support. COMPANY OVERVIEW As a national nonprofit organization founded in 1970, MSAA provides free programs and services developed to help members of the MS community to be proactive, taking steps toward better health and improved quality of life. Many of MSAA’s programs and services give immediate answers to specific needs, such as safety and mobility equipment distribution, cooling equipment for symptom relief, MRI funding, and more. MSAA meets all criteria of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and is a member of America’s Charities, a national federation of charitable organizations. In addition, MSAA is a founding member of the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition - a network of MS organizations whose mission is to increase opportunities for cooperation and provide greater opportunity to leverage the effective use of resources to benefit the MS community. Please visit our website, mymsaa.org, to learn more about multiple sclerosis, see how our organization serves as a leading resource to the MS community, and find out how you can be a part of our important mission to improve lives today!