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OWC IS A NON-PROFIT AGENCY THAT SUPPORTS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT. WE A COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE BEST INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS TO ASSIST EVERYONE TO FIND MEANINGFUL VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND/OR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT FIT THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. WE WORK TOGETHER TO FOSTER A SENSE OF RESPECT AND DIGNITY WHICH ENABLES OUR PARTICIPANTS TO WORK AND LIVE WITH A QUALITY OF LIFE.

Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises mission is to provide quality habilitative programs and services that promote advocacy, empowerment, and the development of independent functioning skills of individuals with disabilities, which allows for maximum participation in the community.

To empower low-income individuals and families to realize their dreams for an improved quality of life and to achieve financial independence from community and governmental assistance.

Advances a worker-led movement to end gender violence and envisions worker leaders creating safe, just workplaces and stable economic futures.

Initiative in Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pa. helping veterans and spouses find employment and educational opportunities.

The Mission Create living-wage jobs, while establishing Haitian owned and operated small businesses, through the production of affordable charcoal using environmentally sustainable biomass and a financially sustainable business model and to work with other NGO's and organization to serve Haiti's poorest families. Vision Provide an environment that enables and encourages right-relationships with God, other people, and God's creation. To promote collaboration and networking with businesses and organizations working in Haiti and in alternative energy projects throughout the Caribbean. To use these relationships to support self-sufficient businesses throughout Haiti which provide services to people of every economic status and develop educated, capable professionals from within the local community. To increase the awareness of the plight of Haitian people through service and immersion projects and mission trips. Collaborate with businesses and organizations working in Haiti and throughout the Caribbean adding value to the joint effort via our renewable energy technology and methods. Facilitate the creation and growth of truly sustainable businesses in Haiti and the Caribbean. Core Values In order to fulfill our mission, achieve our goals and implement our vision, we believe that treating others with Dignity, Respect, Compassion and Integrity are keys to success. We also believe that proper Stewardship leads to true Sustainability and long term success. Building quality lives and strong communities through... DIGNITY We will treat everyone as we ourselves want to be treated treat others with honor and appreciation RESPECT We will demonstrate our esteem for the worth of all life and creation through our acceptance and appreciation for all believe in the inherent dignity of all people honor self and others through words and actions COMPASSION We will strive to help eliminate the suffering of those we employ, serve and collaborate with understand the circumstances and viewpoints of others develop the capacity to forgive others and ourselves promote a peaceful, caring and safe community INTEGRITY We will say what we believe and do what we say be honest with ourselves and others demonstrate fairness in our judgments and actions fulfill commitments and promises STEWARDSHIP We will be responsible for overseeing and protecting all our resources, human and natural take ownership of our behavior be reliable and trustworthy SUSTAINABILITY We will believe that true leadership begets leaders find positive ways to contribute to the broader community share time and talents with others

To bring sustainable projects to the people of Nepal. Help with Disaster Recovery in the USA and abroad.

Hiring America is the first TV series dedicated to helping veterans find jobs. We feature companies with outstanding veteran hiring initiatives, share insights from CEOs, career counselors, and HR specialists, and give valuable information to veterans in order to ease their transition into the civilian workforce.

The mission of First Shift Justice Project is to empower low-income pregnant women and parents to safeguard the health and economic security of their families by asserting their workplace rights.

BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE CAREER TRAJECTORY AND INCREASE LONG-TERM, COMPETITIVE, INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH A NETWORK OF SCHOOL SYSTEM, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT PARTNERS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS, THE BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S COMPETENCY-BUILDING PROGRAMS ENABLE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ARCHIVE CAREER SUCCESS THROUGH A SERIES OF IDENTIFIED EDUCATIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES.

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Magdalene Omaha/Thistle Lights is a survivor-led program of healing, recovery, and economic empowerment for women who experienced sex trafficking/prostitution, violence, and addiction. Our two-year residential recovery program offers long-term housing, access to comprehensive trauma-informed care, legal support, and educational assistance for our residents. Residents also gain employment experience through Thistle Lights, our survivor-led small business which features hand-made products designed and crafted with love by a survivor.