Girls on the Run

The VETS Group, based in Washington, D.C., is dedicated to empowering veterans, their families, and the community through comprehensive training and support programs aimed at achieving economic empowerment. Their initiatives focus on education, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities in high-demand occupations, particularly within the IT industry and small business ownership. As a participant in Microsoft’s Community Skills Grant Program, The VETS Group is committed to fostering digital skills and workforce development for underrepresented communities, including Black veterans, women, and people of color. Their offerings include financial assistance for internships, transportation, childcare, and the provision of technology resources and training tools to facilitate successful outcomes for their participants. Generated from the website

The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) in Washington, DC is a leading organization dedicated to informing policy, inspiring change, and improving the lives of women. With a focus on economic security, mobility, and equity, IWPR conducts research and advocacy on a wide range of issues affecting women, including reproductive health, race, ethnicity, and gender disparities, and initiatives to support student parents. Through publications, conferences, and research initiatives, IWPR addresses critical topics such as the economic impact of reproductive health restrictions, guaranteed income programs, and state laws affecting women. With a commitment to advancing gender and racial equity, IWPR plays a vital role in shaping policies and promoting opportunities for women across various sectors and communities.Generated from the website

The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is the membership organization that unites, represents and serves the nation's state and jurisdictional arts agencies.