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Our goal is to ensure that all children, especially those from low-income families have access to early childhood opportunities that support their healthy development and help each child reach their full potential. America`s children should have equitable access to high-quality learning experiences with the federal government helping to support those most in need. The overwhelming research demonstrates that high-quality early care and education is a crucial component of a child`s healthy development. This is particularly true when one considers the role of quality early childhood education programs in offsetting sustained toxic stress and adversity often associated with living in poverty. In addition to the important health, nutrition and family economic supports that are vital to young children from birth through age five, quality early childhood education is proven to help kids from low-income families be successful in school, earn higher wages, live healthier lives, raise stronger families, and contribute to society. Unfortunately, low-income families are the least likely to have access to affordable, high-quality options for their children – particularly infants and toddlers. FFYF works to sustain and expand the support for early learning that exists at the federal level, while identifying and advancing new and innovative ways to increase access to quality early childhood education for children from low-income families. We help align best practices with the best possible policies and work with advocacy groups and policymakers on both sides of the aisle to identify federal solutions that work for children, families and taxpayers, as well as states and communities. Early childhood development is a practical, non-partisan issue—so we collaborate with a diverse and wide range of federal and state advocates, business and thought leaders, and policymakers to help build consensus and craft early childhood policies that provide lasting economic and social returns.
ECDI has made a significant impact in each of its markets. Since 2004 ECDI Columbus has deployed over $21 million worth of loans. Making a quick start in Cleveland, ECDI has closed over $2.5 million in loans in less than three years. In Toledo, the organization is carving their niche as a resource, helping clients get loan ready and work on their business plans.
Connections for the Homeless is a Evanston, IL-based company in the Non-profit sector.
Anita Borg Institute programs inspire technical women, foster community and provide tools to help them develop their careers. ABI provides resources and programs that help industry, academia, and government recruit, retain, and advance technical women in computer science and engineering to meet the growing global need for technology workers and increase technological innovation. The Institute works with industry partners to make the global technology workplace more welcoming to women. The Anita Borg Institute is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 charitable organization.
Plan started in 1937, when a journalist and a refugee worker decided they wanted to do more for children affected by the Spanish Civil War. Today, we are working side by side with communities in 50 countries to improve the lives of more than 50 million children. With the help of our supporters, Plan has grown into one of the oldest, widest-reaching, and most effective international development organizations. “Plan’s history is full of inspiring individuals from all walks of life who were drawn to a noble mission. Their vision became our vision, and together we are providing real, lasting change for children and their communities across the globe.” - Tessie San Martin, Ph.D., Plan International USA President/CEO Review the "Who We Are" section to take a trip back to our early days and learn about our humble beginnings, past accomplishments and exciting plans for the future.