Notes in Motion provides dance education programs to the NYC Public Schools in styles including modern, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Latin, African, and more. These programs are united by their singular approach to arts education, The Movement Exchange Method, which combines technical instruction with creative skill-building and collaborative learning. Programs foster self- discovery, risk-taking, and making connections. They aim to provide access to the art form of dance to inspire the next generation of dance appreciators. 

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NYC FIRST runs engaging and impactful STEM education and robotics competition programs for K-12 students across New York City. NYC FIRST is comprised of four robotics leagues and competitions, as well as a burgeoning network of STEM Centers that are focused on bringing advanced engineering equipment and expert teachers to schools and communities that typically do not get access to these resources. The goal is to provide a fun, empowering and educational experience that highlights a path to a STEM career.

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Only Make Believe gives joy and inspiration to as many sick children as possible by bringing professional actors into hospital wards and schools for students with disabilities to entertain the children with specially created plays designed for their needs and to encourage their participation. Plays build an important sense of community and provide rare opportunities for young people to build their social skills, positive identity and connection to adults and peers.

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Opening Act’s theater programs provide students attending New York City's most under-served schools, the opportunity to gain confidence, pride, and the knowledge that they can succeed at anything in life.  Opening Act’s voluntary, weekly, after-school theater programs span a full year and use improvisation, acting games and writing exercises to help students unleash their creativity, foster collaboration, and develop professional acting technique. Through their artistic achievements, Opening Act students develop leadership and problem-solving skills and strengthen their abilities in writing and self-expression.

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The Opportunity Hub community members of all ages and backgrounds with services for educational development, wellness and economic mobility.

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Play Rugby USA uses the unique power of rugby to empower and inspire youth, primarily from underserved communities, to go forward and realize their true potential. Play Rugby offers various sports-leadership academies that engage students on and off the field, through tutoring, service-learning, community activities, and more. 

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PowerPlay NYC advances the lives of girls through sports, helping them grow physically, emotionally and academically stronger. PowerPlay NYC creates opportunities for girls ages 6-21 through after-school and summer programs that emphasize physical fitness and education. Using sports as a hook, we build girls’ confidence and resiliency from the inside-out and create safe spaces where girls learn from one another and from strong female role models. 

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Project Morry is a comprehensive, year-round youth development organization dedicated to empowering children from under-resourced communities to create a positive future. Our nine-year commitment to each child closes the opportunity gap through a combination of academic enrichment and support, leadership development, an exceptional summer camp experience, and one-on-one mentoring. 

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The QUESTion Project, a project of Open Future Institute, inspires students with a sense of infinite possibilities and empowers them to shape their life and future with meaning and purpose. They support public high school students to build the foundations for their lives, their future and a healthy society, through a semester long daily class, called the QUESTion Class. 

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Friends of the Children–New York is a chapter of a nationwide organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through salaried, professional mentoring. We select children facing multiple systemic obstacles from all five boroughs and commit to working with those children from kindergarten to graduation. 12+ years, no matter what.

Futures and Options expands opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented communities, collaborating with employers to empower students to gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in future careers.

Global Kids educates, inspires and mobilizes youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future.  

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Hour Children is a leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State.

ParentChild+ ensures that all children regardless of their race, socio-economic status, or zip code have equal possibilities from the start.

Row New York was founded in 2002 based on the premise that the discipline of competitive rowing combined with rigorous academic support yields powerful returns. Rowing instills in athletes a strong work ethic, persistence, and grit. This is particularly evident in the classroom, where focus and determination produce higher grades and college acceptance rates.

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STEM From Dance envisions a world in which Black and Latina women are represented equitably in the STEM workforce. Through a unique and integrated approach of combining STEM and dance, the organization breaks down the intimidation barrier and empowers young women of color from low-income backgrounds to develop the confidence, skills, and awareness necessary to engage in and pursue a future in STEM. 

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