Programs
We are proud to provide wrap-around support to these programs and organizations that work tirelessly to tackle important social and environmental issues. Our incubation services aim to provide the necessary resources and assistance to help these missions grow, establish sustainable practices, and make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.
The Desmoid Project
The Desmoid Project was launched in September 2023 in response to an urgent need for patients’ unmet advocacy services and resources. Founded for patients, by patients, this organization’s mission statement is to enhance the quality of life for desmoid tumor patients, their families, and caregivers through comprehensive support and advocacy by creating a roadmap, developing resiliency tools, increasing knowledge, and empowering patients to navigate and thrive with this rare disease.
Brave Nature School
An outdoor, anti-bias and consent-based teaching and learning community for families and children. We are a budding micro-school serving the Greater New Haven area. Our unique approach teaches community care principles while nurturing children's trust in themselves and their innate connection to the natural world.
Our B.R.O.S.
Our B.R.O.S is here to uplift and empower men and boys of color through comprehensive support, mentorship, educational and job opportunities. We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment that enables them to overcome barriers, achieve their fullest potential, and become catalysts for positive change in their communities and beyond.
Through strategic partnerships, tailored programs, and a commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by men and boys of color, we strive to cultivate a generation of leaders, thinkers, and trailblazers. Our mission is rooted in the belief that by investing in their goals, we contribute not only to their personal success but also to the advancement of society as a whole.
With a foundation built on respect, equity, and empowerment, we aim to provide the tools and resources necessary for men and boys of color to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. Our mission is driven by the conviction that their potential knows no bounds, and through our unwavering support, we can collectively shape a future that celebrates diversity, equality, and shared achievement.
Nutag Foundation
Our mission is to provide programs and services to Indigenous Buryat-Mongolian people living as immigrants and refugees in the United States and globally. We aim to help them build their communities, advocate for their rights, develop their culture, assist with resettlement and integration, and support environmental initiatives while recognizing the vital connection to their native lands.
First Gen Leadership
First Gen Leadership’s mission is to build an inclusive community that convenes, connects, and inspires first-generation students and professionals in their leadership journey.
We work with academic institutions and professional development organizations to advance programs and policies that aim to break down systematic barriers facing the first-generation community.
National Vehicle Residency Collective
The National Vehicle Residency Collective (“NVRC”) is a network of vehicle residents, social service providers, and legal experts joining together to support people living in their vehicles. Our goal is to honor and value the voices of vehicle residents, support their policy and service goals, and protect their legal rights. We believe that a key component of this work is to raise positive public awareness about people living in vehicles and vehicle residency.
The Center for Community Collaboration
The Center for Community Collaboration (C3) passionately supports emerging nonprofit organizations, helping them reach their dreams and create lasting impact. We do this by providing shared resources, high-value services, facilitated partnerships, and coaching. C3's vision is to foster a more resilient and equitable social impact community by cultivating connections and facilitating learning among changemakers at the heart of these communities.
Detroit Institute for Law and Organizing
Our mission is to develop, pilot, and run campaigns in Detroit to combat anti-Black racism related to dispossession and displacement from housing and other property – and then provide templates, tools, and technology to partner organizations in cities nationwide to bring those campaigns to their communities.
BYO - US Reduces
We are dedicated to fostering a better Earth and a more sustainable humanity. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities to enact positive changes by embracing sustainable practices and minimizing waste. Join us on this transformative journey towards a greener future by starting a local group. Together, we hold the power to make a meaningful impact!
Streets Is Watching Community Patrol Program
Our communities are our responsibilities & New Era's "Streets Is Watching" program is the epitome of that. For the first time since 2016, the City of Detroit reported more than 300 homicides in the FBI's annual crime report, with 328 homicides in 2020. That's a 17% increase from 2019, which had 280 homicides.
Massachusetts Association for Gifted Education (MAGE)
MAGE supports families with gifted children in Massachusetts. The education system in Massachusetts focuses on the middle of the pack and often the needs of gifted students are unaddressed leading to students who are bored, disengaged, unmotivated and often lonely.
Sharon Pride Steering Committee
The Sharon Pride Steering Committee was formed early in 2022 and is a community-led organization committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusivity, belonging, and justice in Sharon, MA.
Rivers & Roads Maine
Creating a path to purpose for young individuals in Oxford county Maine who feel they have none. We are an agricultural, culinary and community based youth program for local teens attending Fryeburg Academy.
Outside Mind
Outside Mind's mission is to provide free, equitable and accessible outdoor opportunities for underserved communities through various recreation programs, all year round.
Writing in Color
Writing in Color is a free writing course for people of color. It was developed to create a space for people of color to learn the value of reading articles by writers of color as well as sharing their reflections as a class.
SGSO Network
The SGSO Network is an open peer-to-peer learning network with the goal of growing, sustaining and elevating a movement of equitable garden-based education.
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton seeks to bring visibility to and uplift the voices of Indigenous People in the City of Newton. As part of this mission we produce an annual event that takes place on Indigenous Peoples Day in Newton, Massachusetts.
Families Creating Together
Families Creating Together is an award-winning, multigenerational, creative arts program serving children of all abilities and their families.
The Boston Food Access Council (BFAC)
The purpose of the Boston Food Access Council shall be to provide an equitable, community-centered platform for food access, affordability, and economic opportunity.
Zero Waste Ithaca
We are a grassroots volunteer group founded in 2018 based in Ithaca, New York, USA, advocating for a sustainable Zero Waste system – a climate imperative. The group's mission is to promote Zero Waste policies and a culture toward prosperity without growth.