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Youth On Their Own supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness. With their material help, an incredible 82% of kids stay in school and successfully graduate.

Find out how your donation can transform young lives and help disadvantaged youth reach their potential.

Want to support Youth On Their Own? https://yoto.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/how-can-we-tear-down-barriers-stopping-homeless-youths-from-graduating

Historically, not every resident has benefited from the Pacific Northwest land’s bounty.

Find out how Sightline Institute researches policy fixes that ensure everyone can participate in and benefit from life in the Northwest, regardless of their background or ethnicity.

Want to support Sightline Institute? https://www.sightline.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/how-can-we-empower-minority-voices-in-americas-northwest

Rampant abortion restrictions still exist in the US which not only limit people from making autonomous choices about their own bodies, but also compromise the health care treatment they have access to.

Medical Students for Choice are on a mission to create tomorrow's abortion providers and pro-choice physicians.

Want to support Medical Students for Choice? https://msfc.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/my-body-my-choice-changing-the-landscape-of-abortion-care

We all deserve to live our lives with confidence, companionship and dignity.

Paws With A Cause improves the lives of people living with disabilities by pairing them with custom-trained Assistance Dogs. 

Find out how you can change someone’s life by supporting Assistance Dogs today.

Want to support Paws With A Cause? https://www.pawswithacause.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/how-assistance-dogs-bring-dignity-for-those-living-with-disabilities

4.1% of defendants sentenced to death in the U.S. are later proven to be innocent.

Witness to Innocence is dedicated to abolishing capital punishment and empowering exonerated death row survivors to become effective leaders in the fight for justice.

Want to support Witness to Innocence? https://www.witnesstoinnocence.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/how-to-become-a-better-ally-tackling-harmful-stigmas-in-the-lgbtqi-community

Although awareness and support for LGBTQI+ communities is steadily growing we still see demonization in the press, hatred from neighbors and discriminative employers.

Lambda Legal advocates for and protects the civil rights of the LGBTQI+ community through impact litigation, education and policy work.

Want to support Lambda Legal? https://www.lambdalegal.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/how-to-become-a-better-ally-tackling-harmful-stigmas-in-the-lgbtqi-community

The past year has taught us that even the most ‘medically prepared’ countries suffer when disaster strikes. Here’s what we can do to foster resilience and support each other through crises.

Project C.U.R.E. collects and donates medical supplies to 135 countries in need due to limited resources, poverty and natural disasters.

Want to support Project C.U.R.E.? https://projectcure.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/delivering-health-and-hope-through-medical-don

The word ‘immigrant’ has long been demonized throughout history.

American Immigration Council provides legal support for immigrants and works towards an equitable justice system for all. 

Find out how you can support the fair treatment of immigrants in the US and beyond. 

Want to support American Immigration Council? https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/an-unjust-system-wrongfully-demonizes-immigrants-in-the-us

When girls hit 9 years old they start believing and responding to negative social influences.

Girls on the Run encourages 3rd grade girls to reach their potential by prioritizing their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Find out how running teaches girls valuable skills that set them up for life.

Want to support Girls on the Run? https://www.girlsontherun.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/how-running-builds-girls-self-confidence-and-teaches-them-valuable-skills

The origins of jazz come from a fusion of influences, including slave songs, gospel hymns and field chants. Yet today, many incredible performances require entrance to expensive New York City clubs.

New Brunswick Jazz Project is a non-profit dedicated to making world-class jazz performances accessible to all.

Want to support New Brunswick Jazz Project? https://nbjp.org/ 

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/how-new-brunswick-became-a-hub-for-jazz-music