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Trash the Runway Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Boulder, Colorado, that hosts a design competition for middle and high school students. Participants create high-fashion garments entirely from found non-recyclable or non-compostable materials, culminating in a runway fashion show that showcases their creativity and craftsmanship. The organization aims to empower young people by fostering environmental and social responsibility while enhancing their confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Through this initiative, Trash the Runway inspires the next generation of leaders to tackle global challenges for the greater good. Generated from the website

Together, the nation's more than 2,400 YMCAs are the largest nonprofit community service organization in America, working to meet the health and social service needs of nearly 18 million men, women and children in 10,000-plus communities in the United States, including the YMCA in Boulder, Colo. YMCAs are for people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes. The YMCA has a scholarship program for the financially needy, to assist with membership fees. YMCAs are also located in more than 120 countries around the world, serving in excess of 30 million people. About 230 U.S. YMCAs maintain relationships with YMCAs in other countries.

Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is one of the leading conservation organizations worldwide. The organization protects more than 100 million acres of land and over 5,000 miles of rivers. It deals with issues related to climate change, fire, fresh water, forests, invasive species and marine ecosystems. The Nature Conservancy works with government agencies, indigenous communities, businesses, multilateral institutions and nonprofit organizations. The organization operates more than 100 conservation projects and has over 1 million members. It preserves plants, animals and natural communities through land acquisitions and conservation easements. The Nature Conservancy publishes articles on a variety of conservation-related issues. Additionally, it operates various conservation buyer projects. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., the organization maintains a location in Boulder, Colo.