Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 of Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC! Since our founding on March 17, 1864, we have been devoted to ensuring that: 1) Contractors realize higher productivity and lower safety related costs by committing to productivity, profit and value. 2) Craftworkers have access to competitive wages, training and treatment that supports their dedication to professionalism, safety and efficiency. As a part of our mission to raise industry standards, we offer an on-demand-skilled labor supply, of safety conscious trained workers. As always, we encourage all our members to actively participate in industry and safety upgrade training. For more information please visit our webpage at www.baclocal1.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.

Good things happen when we LIVE UNITED. United Way tackles key issues around the focus areas of education, health, income and safety net services. More than 150,000 local people benefit from our funded health and human service programs. Our work is only possible with the great support demonstrated by the community, including over 1,400 volunteers and more than 9,000 contributors. We bring together businesses, community organizations, the educational community, labor and others to strengthen Berks County. By working with our 33 agency partners, nonprofits and trained volunteers we invest in strategies to create community change. By managing initiatives like 2-1-1 we connect people with community resources through a free, 24/7 Information & Referral service. We lead the community initiative Ready.Set.READ! to focus on early grade reading proficiency, and ultimately help kids achieve academic success and shape our community’s future.

The Wyndcroft School provides a dynamic and foundational education developing the whole child. In a supportive community, the school fosters creativity, integrity, determination, love of learning, and respect for others. Our students become confident self-advocating learners and leaders.

VISION The Connelly Foundation envisions a Philadelphia region that is culturally, economically, intellectually, and socially vibrant, bolstered by a strong network of civil society organizations that provide abundant opportunity for its people to improve their own lives and those of their families. MISSION Inspired by its Catholic heritage, the Connelly Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the Philadelphia region by supporting charitable organizations in the areas of education, human services, culture, and civic life that strengthen resilience and help people to flourish. The Foundation considers giving in four portfolio areas: * Education * Human Services * Culture & The Arts * Civic Renewal

It is the Mission of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide.

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.

The KU Foundation has been raising funds to support the students, faculty, programs and capital needs of Kutztown University since 1983. With the generous support of KU alumni and friends of the University, we've raised millions of dollars for student scholarships, endowment, building projects, academic programs, athletics and more. The Foundation is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and all gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

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.

The Lancaster County Community Foundation invests in the innovation in people to embolden extraordinary community!

ECS is an international, nonprofit organization working to advance theory and practice at the forefront of electrochemistry, solid state science, and allied subjects. ECS encourages research, discussion, critical assessment, and dissemination of knowledge in these fields. The Society holds meetings, publishes scientific papers, fosters training and education of scientists and engineers, and cooperates with other organizations to promote science and technology in the public interest. ECS bridges the gaps among academia, research, and engineering—bringing together scientists from around the world for the exchange of technical information. This unique blend provides an unparalleled forum for the integration of these areas of science and technology. ECS continues to disseminate information through technical meetings, peer-reviewed journals, student services, a quarterly news magazine, books, and awards; and provides networking contacts through ECS’s Divisions and Sections.