Using the power of film to open hearts and eyes to big problems in America The Elfenworks Foundation is proud to partner with the Lasallian Volunteers of America, The San Damiano Foundation, and Campus Moviefest on the LVSRide film, premiering in 2012. Our process design with LVSRide Putting the power of film at the service… Continue Reading
2011 Elfenworks Holiday Ecard
Wishing you a joyeux new elf! That’s “elf” for Joyous Noël! from your friends at The Elfenworks Foundation
Learn about the Elfenworks Approach
Elfenworks is leading the way to a better America, one good thought at a time. Working on behalf of our country’s marginalized citizens, we identify issues that aren’t being effectively addressed, create change in new and different ways by bringing our unique skill-set to bear, and amplify our partners’ successes through storytelling. In this way,… Continue Reading
Butterfly Effect… Kids and Stress
We mean it when we say ‘help one, help many, cause a ripple.’ Learn more about kids and cortisol, and get resources to help those in need.
Admission Possible
Jim McCorkell Founder and CEO, Admission Possible St. Paul, Minnesota 2011 In Harmony with Hope® Award winner [Press Release IHH 2011] [About IHH Award] [Live Streaming] As a kid growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jim McCorkell set up a lawn-mowing business, going door to door and politely stating that he would “be happy to… Continue Reading
Generations of Hope Development Corporation
Brenda Krause Eheart, PhD Founder & Director, Hope Meadows & Generations of Hope Development Corporation Rantoul & Champaign, Illinois 2011 In Harmony with Hope® Award winner [Press Release IHH 2011] [About IHH Award] [Live Streaming] Everything old is new again—or so the song says. Hope Meadows, the brainchild of Brenda Krause Eheart, PhD, is a… Continue Reading
Communities In Schools
Bill Milliken Founder, Communities In Schools Arlington, Virginia 2011 In Harmony with Hope® Award winner [Press Release IHH 2011] [About IHH Award] [Live Streaming] Failure—that’s what 17-year-old Bill Milliken understood best. He didn’t know how to succeed in a school system that continually reinforced the notion that he was dumb. So, he found himself spending… Continue Reading
In Harmony with Hope® 2011
The fifth annual In Harmony with Hope awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Details of the annual event, including links to our LIVE STREAM are forthcoming so please check back soon!
Legal Aid LA’s Poignant Public Service Announcement
Our good friend Elyssa Davalos is the first voice you hear (the voiceover talent) on the very first PSA for Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. The beautiful PSA Tell Someone was directed by Sara Elgart and is produced by Emmy award-winning CityTV. Congrats to all involved in this important project!
Campus MovieFest 2011
Young filmmakers from over 75 universities along with their families, friends, and industry execs, joined Campus MovieFest in Hollywood, California, to celebrate.
FairTruth.org
The Elfenworks Foundation, The Stanford Center for The Study of Poverty and Inequality, and The Elfenworks Center for the Study of Fiduciary Capitalism at St. Mary’s College invite you to learn more about our November 2011 unconference.
Golden Gate University
The Elfenworks Foundation and Golden Gate University School of Law Launch Elfenworks Center for Employment Justice.
Film: Faces of Poverty
On the heels of its wonderful win on September 25, when Faces of Poverty was named the winner of the Swan Film Festival’s Crystal Swan Award, the film has been selected once again, this time for screening at the USA, at the GLOBAL WAKE-UP Festival in Chicago. Films will be screened October 28 – 29,… Continue Reading
Film: A Concert for Hope
What would you do, to start a ripple? This film explores the question, and captures a moment in time which caused a ripple, bringing waves of change we are still feeling. Director Lauren Speeth mixed up a magical brew of transcendant musical performances, stirring speeches, and enchanting animations; the result is a compelling call to action. Now subtitled in five languages and available on our YouTube channel, and coming soon to DVD. Recorded live in 2007 at Stanford University’s Memorial Church at a concert of the same name, A Concert for Hope captures a celebration concert in honor of the opening of the The Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality at Stanford University and the launching of their website, inequality.com.
Book: Tracks of Hope
In our book we interweave a parable told by Professor David Grusky, Director of the Stanford Center, at that Concert for Hope. The parable involves a train, a little girl, and a choice. We hope you’ll find our book informative and thought-provoking. Of course, one book can’t possibly contain enough pages to answer all your questions, but if it gets anyone down the path to questioning invalid assumptions, towards discontentment with the status quo, and towards greater involvement…
CPR Is Here
The Collaboration for Poverty Research is a joint effort that brings together faculty and scholars from Harvard and Stanford universities. CPR, as it is called, was launched by The Elfenworks Foundation to develop and evaluate national policy on poverty and inequality in America. Read more at inequality.com/cpr. Announcing the Collaboration for Poverty Research. A collaborative… Continue Reading
In Harmony with Hope 2010
Missed our big event? Watch a recording of our live stream, read more about the awardees, listen to the PSA, check out the press release and more!
Rosalynn Carter
You may also be interested in learning more about The Carter Center. Rosalynn Carter, wife of the thirty-ninth U.S. president, Jimmy Carter, has forged a career in public service as one of the nation’s foremost advocates for mental health. Her lifelong dedication to improving life for women, children, the elderly, people with mental illness, and… Continue Reading
Resurrection Takes Honors
Peter Young, Housing, Industry, and Treatment (PYHIT.com), an Elfenworks Foundation partner and In Harmony with HopeSM honoree, was recently the subject of a video produced by Elfenworks Productions, LLC. The video, titled Resurrection, took honors at the Awareness Festival Sunday, May 23rd 2010 in Santa Monica, California. About the Awareness Festival The Mission of the… Continue Reading
Project HEALTH (now called “Health Leads”)
Rebecca Onie, Founder, Project Health, Boston, MA Project HEALTH changed its name to Health Leads on November 8, 2010. To read more about their new name, click here. Rebecca Onie credits a magazine article with changing her life. It was in a pile of articles that her father had handed her to read when Onie,… Continue Reading
Growing Power
From a 2.5-acre farm, located in the heart of Milwaukee, Growing Power is bringing healthy, low-cost, sustainable food to the “food deserts” of our nation’s urban centers, while educating a nation of the benefits of urban farming, and mitigating racism by empowering the minority communities they serve. Growing Power also runs numerous collaborative projects, teen… Continue Reading
Common Ground
Rosanne Haggerty, Founder, Common Ground, New York, New York Life plans can change suddenly. Understanding the full truth of that is something Rosanne Haggerty shares with the chronically homeless people she has helped for the past 20 years. Haggerty’s senior year at Tufts University was full of plans for law school—but a thesis paper she… Continue Reading
Mills College
For over one hundred and fifty years Mills College has served as a pioneer in teaching women to be socially responsible, innovative, and creative leaders in society. Mills undergraduate women are well known for their commitment to justice, their interest in international affairs, their activism on behalf of others, etc. The Center for Socially Responsible… Continue Reading
Stanford University
Center for the Study of Poverty & Inequality at Stanford University NEWS FLASH! The Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality (inequalty.com) at Stanford University has won a $4 million National Poverty Research Center grant from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.… Continue Reading
Peter Young Housing, Industries & Treatment
A simple three-legged stool is the symbol of Rev. Peter Young’s lifetime of work, and he uses it to explain his successful model for rehabilitating addicts. The three requirements for success are: treatment, housing and employment. Missing one leg, the stool cannot stand. Donations of any kind are welcome. Rev. Peter Young is a recipient of… Continue Reading
Online Exhibit: Tracks of Hope
This is an interactive gallery featuring selected photographs from the book “Tracks of Hope” by Elfenworks Foundation founding CEO, Dr. Lauren Speeth.
Volunteers in Medicine
About Volunteers in Medicine Many of the hundreds of thousands of retired physicians, nurses and dentists in the United States welcome the opportunity to enrich their retirement years by volunteering their skills on a part-time basis on behalf of the 50.7 millions Americans who have no health insurance. Founder Dr. Jack McConnell is a recipient… Continue Reading
The All Stars Project
The All Stars Project (ASP) promotes human development through innovative performance-based model, with outside-of-school, educational and performing arts activities for thousands of poor and minority young people. The organization sponsors community and experimental theatre, develops leadership training and pursues volunteer initiatives that build and strengthen communities. Founder Joyce Dattner is a recipient of the Elfenworks… Continue Reading
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, May 8
May 8. 2010, the largest food drive in the nation will happen, with your help. Please put non-perishable donations of food in a bag by your mailbox before your mail is delivered. Your letter carrier will pick it up and get it delivered to the food bank. This food is urgently needed as donations to… Continue Reading
Second Saturday May 8, 2010
Won’t you join the song? Learn more here. Your Great American DO SOMETHING Second Saturday Singalong is back! Join us May 8th in a grass roots movement — based in song — fostering an ethic of sharing and understanding, and open hearted compassion towards the last and least, right here in our country. Coincidentally, May… Continue Reading
Second Saturdays
What if there were a grass roots movement — based in song — fostering an ethic of sharing and understanding, and open hearted compassion towards the last and least, right here in our country?
Campus Moviefest 2010
The folks at CMF really worked hard to make the 2010 Grand Finale June 10-13 at Wynn Las Vegas an unforgettable experience… and the entries into our category in both film and music were top notch.
Averting the Crisis
Averting the Crisis: Preserving Federal Programs, Saving Women’s Lives | April 20, 2010 | San Francisco Facing unprecedented budget shortfalls, many states—including California—are considering slashing programs that address family poverty and support domestic violence services. These programs are vitally important to women and their families. Cutting them is NOT the way to solve the budget… Continue Reading
Elfenworks Foundation Intro Reel
At the beginning of documentary films, there is traditionally an animation or short film that contains the studio’s trademark, logo, and theme, which is known as a bumper. Many of our projects include filmmaking (see our Concert for Hope or Faces of Poverty), we decided it was time to have a bumper of our own. What we wanted was a bumper which related strongly to our name and logo while conveying the concept of nurturing someone’s art and making it shine.
Microfinance USA 2010
Please see microfinanceusa2010.org for more detailed information. Maria Shriver, First Lady of California, Martin Eakes, Founder of Self-Help, and Premal Shah, President of Kiva Microfinance USA is the place where microfinance practitioners, investors, and enthusiasts meet. Drawing upon the overwhelming success and momentum generated by the 2009 Microfinance, CA conference, Microfinance USA will bring together… Continue Reading
Commodore Callahan Second Saturday Hope Trail
If you would like to learn more about Second Saturday events click here. This month, Commodore Callahan took it on the road. It was a rainy Saturday in California, and “it was a drive by singing” according to bassist Don Kane, as they drove through the land of tiny towns. Their path covered over thirty… Continue Reading
Social Justice Quiz
What do you know about poverty, hunger and social justice in America? Take our quiz to see how you do.
Blast from the Past – A 1960s High-Tech Educational Toy Startup
“All The Phases Of Our Lives Are Influenced-Directly Or Indirectly-By Electronic Technology, From The Simplest Circuit That Provides Our Light And Heat, To The Most Complex Computers That Answer Our Current Political And Economic Problems.” –The Times Review, Fort Erie, Ontario Canada, December 4, 1968. “Studies Have Shown That A Child’s Early Environment May Determine His… Continue Reading
Easter, Elfenworks Website Relaunch
Happy Easter !
Inequality Feast in Three Easy Steps
Interested in really bringing home the idea of feast-or-famine, as an educator? Try this idea for an inequality feast, in three easy steps. Idea for an Inequality Feast Get a group together and draw lots for how much food each person will get. Sit down to break bread together, the have’s with as much as… Continue Reading
Josh Workman, Music Projects
A guitarist of the highest order, coming into his own as a composer/arranger
Elizabeth Carol Wied, Esq., Trustee
All our trustees share this attribute: an incisive mind and a warm and generous heart!
John Watkins
Overseer of Information Technology and general wizardry
Mark Vorsatz, Esq. Trustee
All our trustees share this attribute: an incisive mind and a warm and generous heart!
Jennifer Thomas
If you call Elfenworks, chances are you will hear Jenn’s voice. She is a San Francisco native (Go Niners!!!!) with over 10 years experience in office management which includes having supported now Supervisor Malia Cohen of District 10 of San Francisco. Jenn is not only working hard as our Office Manager but also manages our… Continue Reading
Kenneth C. Tam
Executive Director
“Let’s Empower Socially Responsible Business”
Marian Brown Sprague, Awards
Most likely to give you a ‘ripple maker’ award!
Lauren Speeth
Meet CEO Lauren Speeth. A computer programmer since 1983, Speeth holds a bachelor’s degree from Mills College, a master’s (MBA) from Saint Mary’s College, a doctorate (DBA) from Golden Gate University, a doctorate (DMin) from BGU Seattle, and an Advanced Computer Security Professional Credential from Stanford University, as well as lifetime Community College Teaching Credentials… Continue Reading
Christopher Speeth, East Coast Satellite
Our East Coast satellite office…
Kim Schoknecht, Esq., Trustee
All our trustees share this attribute: an incisive mind and a warm and generous heart!
Tim Schaller, Film Projects
The wizard behind our lovely animated elf…
Jan Sager, Accounting Consultant
Jan specializes in keeping our ducks in a row
Barry Parker, Esq., Counsel
Our attorney, friend and counselor
Noreen McCullough
the authentic Gaelic voice of Elfenworks
Stephen Hart, Sound
Voted most able to time travel, to fix bad-audio.. let’s not make him do that!
Michael Lee Dalling
Art Director and Mountain Bike Ninja
“A rising tide raises all ships”
Doctor Visits Lead to Legal Help With Everyday Problems
Taken from a March 23, 2010 NYTimes article: It was not the normal stuff of a pediatric exam. As a doctor checked the growth of Davon Cade’s 2-month-old son, he also probed about conditions at home, and what he heard raised red flags.
Home Earthquake Preparedness Resources
The following post is an excerpt from Dr. Matthew Springer’s Earthquake Preparedness Website: Matt’s preparedness categoriesCrucial: Bed placement, emergency supplies Strongly recommended: “Maze” picture hooks, brace tall bookcases, secure stereos/computers, shelf lips Recommended: Quake-resistant cabinet latches, earthquake insurance Nice if possible: Secure in general, stick down loose objects See http://homepage.mac.com/matthewlspringer/earthquake/main.html for more… Please see the… Continue Reading
The Three P’s: People, Planet, Profit
Keynote Speaker: Suzanne Fallender, Director, CSR Strategy & Communications, Intel Corporation The Center for Socially Responsible Business conference series presents the latest trends in social and environmental responsibility. Business and nonprofit executives, economists, policy makers, scholars, and students can attend this free one-day event and hear noted speakers providing case studies and practical information. April 9,… Continue Reading
Commitment Level: Ongoing
The following list is for those special individuals devoted to taking a stand, regardless of what it takes. If You Have A Set Number Of Hours Per Week You could… Doctors: consider volunteering at a free clinic or tattoo removal service, Professionals: teach a youth your skill, Become a mentor: help “agedout” foster care teens… Continue Reading
Commitment Level: 2+ Hours
If you take on any of these ripples, count on at least two hours of your time. Put on Your Own Campus Awareness Event and Concert for Hope Your educational institution may be thinking about how it can influence positive change. How about starting by putting on an awareness event to get students involved and… Continue Reading
Commitment Level: 0-1 Hour
Here is a list of ripples you can make that take as little as a few minutes up to an hour of your time. Write Create an online blog. Join our poverty fiction forum…visit ficlets.com, search for the tag “poverty” and let your imagination run free. Cost = $0. If You Have A Set Number… Continue Reading
Commitment Level: Passive
You will find things you can do at any point with little or no planning… just incorporating these activities into your everyday activities can make a world of difference. Stand Up For Safety Help end violence in your neighborhood with a neighborhood watch program. Cost = $0. Speak Up Don’t be shy about talking about… Continue Reading
Exhibit: Tracks of Hope
Combining and contrasting the text with thought-proving urban landscapes, this gallery exhibit dares to ask us to ponder these and other questions: * Doesn’t this affect rich and poor alike? * Where does our happiness lie? * What is the state of opportunity in our country?By appealing to the mind while pleasing the eyes, our Tracks of Hope Gallery Exhibit focuses on the idea that domestic poverty is not just a moral issue, but an economic one as well. Members of the press, CSR officers, or gallery curators, please contact us for more information.
Music: Rejuve – Elfenworks Healing Music Project
All-original music to comfort, inspire and encourage—played in a soft, soothing style using specially tuned pianos, with violin and percussion. This CD features Tammy Hall, piano, with Lauren Speeth on violin and Michaelle Goerlitz, percussion and was first released in association with the Greater Bay Area Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and was selected as an Editor’s Pick by Body & Soul Magazine.
Publications Links for Nonprofits
American Philanthropy Review Charity Times Charity Wire Chronicle of Philanthropy Grantsmanship Center Magazine Guidestar Charity News Nonprofit Times Philanthropy Journal Philanthropy News Digest Planned Giving Today
Technology Links for Nonprofits
Code for America - CodeForAmerica.org Electronic Frontier Foundation – EFF.org General tech resource – Techsoup by CompuMentor IM – Google talk (non-encrypted) IM – Jabber (encrypted) Online Meetings – Gotomeeting Paypal Developer Donations – Paypal Secure Donations via Groundspring VOIP – Google talk or Skype in / Skype out
General Links for Nonprofits
Assoc. of Fundraising Professionals Formerly nsfre.org, the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. British Charity Commission regulator / registrar for charities in England and Wales. Boardsource National center for nonprofit boards Canadian Centre for Philanthropy Charitable organization that encourages philanthropy in Canada and supports the charitable / nonprofit sector. Causes tools for users of Facebook who… Continue Reading
Spiritual Principles/Support
brothercamillus.com stonecircles.org
American Innovativeness & Green
pluginamerica.com StillmadeinUSA.com Windcall Institute [commoncouncil.org/windcallinstitute]
Legal System
advocacy.org allofusornone.org eji.org healthlaw.org PYHIT Peter Young housing, industries and treatment (rehabilitate don’t incarcarate) prisonlaw.com serviceleague.org tattooremoval.org youthlaw.org
Nonviolence
Bay Area All Stars Bay Area Women Against Rape Children of the Night Common Sense Media Elder Abuse Center End Abuse Guitars not Guns Homeboy Industries Leave Out Violence Nonviolence Shared Hope Stop Trafficking Stop Family Violence
Addiction / Recovery
ASAM.org drugfreeworld.org findtreatment.samhsa.gov harmreduction.org jointogether.org PYHIT Peter Young housing, industries and treatment (rehabilitate don’t incarcarate) samhsa.gov tobaccofreeca.com 1800quitnow.cancer.gov
Vulnerable Population Wellness / AIDS wellness
aids.org aids-ed.org diversityrx.org ethnomed.org glma.org hispanichealth.org lgbthealth.net migrantclinician.org thewellproject.org
Mental Health Specific
mentalhealth.org psych.org
General Health Links
accesstobenefits.org allhealth.org The Carter Center Coverage For All Cover the Uninsured DrugWatch.com familiesUSA.org healthfinder.org Leukemia & Lymphoma Society medpin.org nhchc.org (health care-homeless) phrusa.org (for physicians) plannedparenthood.org psr.org qualityhealthcare.org The Survivors Club Univ Health Care Action Netwk voice for the uninsured
Media Relations
Media Choices There are essentially four different major media – print, newspaper, broadcast, and online, to target for story opportunities. Your pitch may differ depending on the type of publication, and the method that each editor prefers to receive their information will also vary. Some prefer emailing, some prefer receiving your press kit directly in… Continue Reading
Your Organization’s Identity
Creating a recognizable identity for your organization is crucial to making an impact amidst a crowded market. A positive brand identity needs to be established throughout your strategic, integrated communications program so that you build equity and recognition. For a quick look at the branding process, and to see how much you know, take the… Continue Reading
Branding Products or Services
Branding your product or service is necessary to create mindshare and to build donor and client loyalty. While product and service brands are subcategories of your organization’s identity, it is important to keep your corporate presence strong. Create a common liaison both graphically and contextually. If you are selling products or services, the same ideas… Continue Reading
Volunteering Links
Americorps Cartercenter.org cityyear.org Common Dreams DoSomething Hands On Network Pass It Along Idealist Self-help Social Innovation Camp Teach for America VIMI VolunteerMatch Volunteer YouthBuild
Universal Health Care Action Network (UHCAN)
The Universal Health Care Action Network (UHCAN – pronounced “you can”) builds, strengthens and connects organizations and coalitions in states and nationally working for affordable, quality health care for all. Contact: www.UHCAN.org ~ 2800 Euclid Avenue, 520 ~ Cleveland, OH 44115-2418 ~ (216) 241-8422 Our process design with UHCAN Here is the MP3 audioclip –… Continue Reading
United Church of Christ
Still Speaking… and freedom of speech We are a non-partisan group and we are not affiliated with any specific religious organization. However, we have assisted three Bay Area United Church of Christ churches with redesigning their websites, including the Congregational Church of San Mateo, the Ladera Community Church in Woodside, and and Skyline Community Church… Continue Reading
St Francis Inn of Philadelphia
The St. Francis Inn is a Franciscan community located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Their community is composed of religious and lay people who live and minister among the poor and homeless. They seek to empower persons to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty and address structural injustices. The St. Francis Inn was… Continue Reading
Shelter Network
The Elfenworks Foundation is pleased to be a sponsor of the Shelter Network Annual Benefit Breakfast. The Shelter Network is extremely proud to have award-winning actors, social activists and humanitarians as keynote speaker! Shelter Network brings an inspired voice and dynamic presence on behalf of homeless people nationwide. Organizations like Shelter Network help people overcome… Continue Reading
Saint Mary’s College of California
Saint Mary’s College of California is a Lasallian liberal arts college with a strong commitment to service and social justice. Fidcap.org leads the discussion at the intersection between corporate governance and fiduciary institutions. CILSA, Catholic Institute for Lasallian Social Action, promotes, organizes, and supports service on behalf of social justice by members of the Saint… Continue Reading
Partners In Health
For nearly 30 years, physician and medical anthropologist Paul Farmer has been proving that quality health care can be delivered successfully to millions of the world’s poor. It began, in 1983, with a visit to Haiti. Today, Partners In Health (PIH), still most famous for its ongoing work in Haiti, has a presence in 12… Continue Reading
Music Sanctuary Project
Music Sanctuary Project provides guitar and piano lessons to youth detained by Homeland Security while awaiting deportation or asylum, housed at a detention facility near Walnut Creek, California. The compassionate concept behind this effort is that these youths may be caught in the circumstances beyond their control because of the actions of the adults in… Continue Reading
Mashup Camp
There’s lots of news afoot about international poverty, less on the story of domestic poverty. With 37 million living below the poverty line and another 57 million at risk today, The Elfenworks Foundation (TEF) along with Mashup Camp hopes to change that in a new partnership this November. [ Mashup Camp 2008 Press Release ]… Continue Reading
Local Law Enforcement
We are a non-governmental group, not affiliated with law enforcement, however we applaud their peace keeping efforts, welcome their counsel, and are happy to assist where possible, in our home town. Canine Units We provided matching funds so that there would be sufficient money for a new police K9 (canine) for the Burlingame Police Department,… Continue Reading
Local Industry
At The Elfenworks Foundation, we believe in the broad definition of ‘fiduciary capitalism’ – doing well by doing good. Where we can, we work with enlightened industry leaders who embrace that concept, building public / private partnerships with nonprofit groups who can benefit from their assistance. In Harmony with BOMA Systems In an effort to… Continue Reading
Local Faith-Based Activism Efforts
In our Fall, 2007 welcome message, we noted that the world’s great religions all advise compassion and kindness towards others, so it’s not surprising to find local faith-based groups working to make a positive difference in the lives of the last and least. TEF is non-partisan and not affiliated with any specific religious organization but… Continue Reading
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society’s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. We are working in partnership with the Greater Bay Area LLS to… Continue Reading
Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries assists at-risk and formerly gang-involved youth to become positive and contributing members of society through job placement, training and education. Founder Greg Boyle S.J. is a recipient of the Elfenworks Foundation In Harmony With Hopesm award for his “jobs not jails” intelligent, compassionate approach. Contact: www.homeboy-industries.org ~ 130 W. Bruno St / Los… Continue Reading
Heart of America
The Heart of America Foundation‘s mission is to teach the values at the heart of America and to help people, particularly children, learn that they help themselves when they help others. Their goal is to give children everywhere the tools they need to read, succeed and make a difference. Their programs uniquely combine character education,… Continue Reading
Harvard Kennedy School
The Collaboration for Poverty Research A new collaborative effort, bringing together faculty and scholars from Harvard Kennedy School and Stanford Universities, is being launched to develop and evaluate national policy on poverty and inequality in America. The Collaboration for Poverty Research (CPR) will tap the vast intellectual resources of both institutions, leveraging their combined convening… Continue Reading
De Marillac Academy
An educational family that provides an innovative, comprehensive and accessible Catholic education in the Lasallian and Vincentian traditions to children from underserved, low-income families in the Tenderloin and other at-risk communities in San Francisco. Contact: www.demarillac.org ~ 175 Golden Gate Avenue / San Francisco, CA ~ (415) 552-5220. Elfenworks’ Support of Demarillac Our support for… Continue Reading
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