Third Place

Urban Bridges, Inc. is an urban youth program based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to transforming the lives of children, teens, and young adults by instilling solid values, boosting self-esteem, and teaching valuable life skills. With a focus on underprivileged and underserved children, including those in foster care and the juvenile justice system, Urban Bridges aims to provide a brighter future by teaching self-respect, respect for authority, and job skills that can help them thrive in an urban setting. Founded by Patricia Feathers, who herself overcame a challenging upbringing, Urban Bridges is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people. Through personal development classes and various programs, the organization aims to put kids on a positive track of success, offering them the opportunity for self-improvement and a chance to avoid becoming re-offenders. With a mission to build bridges that lead to a stronger future, Urban Bridges is dedicated to helping urban youth develop the necessary skills for a successful and fulfilling life.Generated from the website

Aluminum Cans for Burned Children (ACBC) is a nonprofit organization founded and operated by Cleveland firefighters, dedicated to supporting burn survivors through the recycling of aluminum cans. The funds generated from this initiative are channeled into fire prevention education programs and free annual summer camps for pediatric burn survivors, fostering a sense of community and belonging. With a strong emphasis on community engagement, ACBC partners with local businesses and organizations to spread fire safety awareness and provide vital resources for burn recovery. Their efforts have successfully recycled over 65,000 pounds of aluminum annually, directly benefiting the well-being of young burn survivors and enhancing fire safety education in Northeast Ohio. Generated from the website

Donations of gently used items such as clothing, small household goods, and baby items are given to young mothers and families in need with the balance being sold in our store to support our programs. We are able to provide direct material assistance to over 1,500 individuals and families each year who have been referred by social workers from dozens of social services organizations such as prison services, pregnancy centers, numerous hospitals, schools, Cleveland Catholic Charities, and Cuyahoga County Social Services.