Nicholson Project

The Howard County Center for the Arts in Ellicott City, MD, has been enriching and uplifting local communities since 1981. The center is dedicated to nurturing local artists and arts organizations, fostering public appreciation for the arts, and ensuring accessibility regardless of age, ability, or economic status. Offering a variety of programs, including art classes, exhibits, and grants, the center engages the community in the arts while providing affordable spaces for artists and organizations to thrive. Their commitment to inclusivity is exemplified through initiatives such as the annual "No Boundaries Unrestricted Artistry" exhibit, showcasing artists with developmental disabilities. Generated from the website

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is based in Baltimore. The organization offers a wide range of refugee resettlement services. It has resettled more than 330,000 refugees since 1939 and is on of the largest voluntary agencies in the United States. The organization specializes in resettling unaccompanied refugee children. It serves asylum seekers, undocumented people and other immigrants through a network of community-based projects and a detention watch network. The organization also serves people who are permanent residents and need help with legal issues and steps to citizenship. It reunites refugees with their families, provides financial aid and support for independent living, and promotes education and employment. The organization s range of programs include children s and legal services, travel loan services, employment training, legal orientation materials, matching grant, and asylum and immigration grant programs.

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is a 501(c)(3) organization that continues the legacy of its founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and President Emerita, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. Under the leadership of National Board Chair Dr. A. Lois Keith and President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley, NCNW focuses on uplifting communities through advocacy, outreach, and impactful programs aimed at fostering economic empowerment, education, health equity, and social justice. As a network of nearly three million women united by a commitment to self-reliance, NCNW engages in direct service and action to meet the needs of the people. The organization emphasizes the importance of unity and advocacy in its mission to create lasting change and improve the quality of life for individuals and families. Generated from the website