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1in6 Support

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The number is astounding — 1 in 6 children lives with a disability.. For Alma Schneider and Iris Mehler this is an all too familiar reality as both know first-hand the challenges that come from having a child with atypical needs, as well as the joy that also brings.

1in6Support’s mission focuses on three areas: empowering and uplifting families of children with disabilities by providing emotional and practical support; encouraging communities to recognize and foster accommodations for these children; and collaborating with organizations and companies dedicated to creating a more accessible and inclusive world. Their in-person and online support gatherings are a vital part of the many services they provide to families who often feel alone in this journey.

TransParent

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In a world that has become increasingly hostile to the realities of the transgender experience, TransParent  provides safe harbor and community to parents with a transgender family member. Originally created by families in St. Louis, today the organization is headed by Susan Halla and operates sixteen chapters in nine states. Put very simply, TransParent seeks  “to normalize this naturally-occurring human experience and to empower children to live authentically.” By creating opportunities for parents to connect with each other, fostering advocacy and providing resources, TransParent offers compassion and hope in an increasingly alarming environment.

Abrahamic House

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Raised in Yemen, Mohammed Al Samawi  was taught from an early age to be suspicious of other faiths. An unlikely encounter with a Christian teacher challenged his beliefs and led him toward interfaith activism. In an epic story that has been shared in a compelling book, Mohammed escaped his war-torn country and came to the United States where he founded Abrahamic House, a multi-faith space where individuals from diverse religious backgrounds come together to live, learn, share, pray, celebrate, connect, and serve. Located in Washington, DC, Abrahamic House hosts emerging interfaith leaders from different faith traditions for a 1-2 year residential fellowship program. Through this program, they challenge assumptions, prejudices, and inequities, while inspiring and mobilizing others to foster understanding and build bridges across communities.

 

 

Fathers Fighting 4 Fathers

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In some of the most challenging neighborhoods in the city of Baltimore, families struggle to survive the economic realities that abound there. Fathers Fighting 4 Fathers headed by Markus Trent recognizes that by empowering fathers and helping them develop skills that ultimately lead  to greater involvement in the family unit will lead to a strong family  and deliver the benefits that come with that strength.

When families are strong, whole neighborhoods become strong, creating stability and unity. Diverse programming includes mentoring for first time parents, financial literacy, health and wellness, family breakfasts, college tours and beyond.

JAB Camp

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Jared Armstrong was a devoted basketball player…so much so that he now plays professional basketball in Israel. He began JAB Camp as an educational sports program dedicated to using the power of basketball to combat hate, foster unity, and empower the next generation of athletes. Designed for youth ages 6-14, JAB Camp provides a comprehensive experience that extends beyond the game, equipping participants with essential life skills to help them succeed both on and off the court.

The curriculum combines elite basketball training with educational programming in financial literacy, nutrition, leadership and inclusion. By integrating these critical components, campers develop not only as athletes but also as well-rounded individuals prepared to navigate life’s challenges. JAB Camp is committed to building bridges between diverse communities, promoting respect, and creating an environment where young athletes learn the values of teamwork, perseverance, and social responsibility.

Inheritance Theater Project

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There are many ways to help bring people together, to share their stories, to learn from their differences and to create communities of harmony.  In cities around the country (and beyond), Inheritance Theater Project creates plays based on the community’s history, its residents and its inherited wisdom, in an effort to bridge divides and create a cohesive society. Co-founded by Jon Adam Ross, Inheritance Theater Project utilizes playmaking/theater to join together intersectional, inter-generational, and interfaith communities–things sorely needed in our divided world.