INPEACE

The Woodson Center was founded in 1981 to help the residents of low-income neighborhoods address the problems of their communities. Woodson Center provides effective community and faith-based organizations with training and technical assistance, links them to sources of support and evaluates their experiences for public policy. The Center’s mission is to transform lives, schools and troubled neighborhoods from the inside out. Current programs include the Violence-Free Zone youth violence reduction programs, VFZ Staying True Scholarship Awards Program, Woodson Center Fellows Program, National Community Affiliates Network (CAN), Community Leadership Enterprise (CLE) Training Program, NLDI Online and Training and Technical Assistance for neighborhood leaders and community and faith-based organizations across the U.S. The Center has provided training to more than 2,600 leaders of community organizations in 39 states. Societal problems addressed by the WC's Community Affiliates Network include: - Community Development missions that ensure issues of the poor are heard and addressed through policy and programs. - Criminal Justice missions that address law concerns, alternatives to incarceration, violence reduction, youth violence reduction, reentry, human trafficking, etc. - Education missions that address literacy concerns including K-12, higher education, community education including early childhood, GED, adult education, workforce development and workforce innovation. - Homelessness missions that address lack of housing among vulnerable populations. - Faith-based Initiatives that work in partnership with communities to improve the overall health, well-being and preservation of children and families. - Entrepreneurship missions that focus on the creation of small business enterprises. - Healthy Futures missions that address unmet health needs of underserved communities. - Veterans/Military missions that address the unmet needs of veterans and their families.

Cornerstones is a not-for-profit organization that empowers individuals in need by offering assistance and advocacy to promote self-reliance.

National FFA is an organization whose objective is to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population.

Aspire Afterschool Learning operates as a non-profit organization that provides afterschool and summer academic enrichment for students. They provide homework help, social-emotional lessons, a daily snack, and time to build friendships in their afterschool program. They support the upper-elementary student to develop both their reading skills and a love of reading.

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is at the forefront of efforts to combat hunger in the region, providing over 4.5 million meals annually to children, adults, and seniors in Lake and Porter counties.

Dare to Care Food Bank is a communal effort that aims to provide nourishment to those experiencing hunger and break the cycle of dependency. This objective is achieved by employing inventive initiatives, effectively managing operations, and collaborating with nearby food pantries, shelters, and kitchens to ensure that food reaches individuals requiring assistance.

Housing Plus Solutions works to improve the lives of homeless women and families by providing permanent and transitional housing as well as a variety of services to help them transition from homelessness, devastating poverty, and family fragmentation to stability, independence, and family well-being.

HURIDOCS is a non-governmental organization that assists human rights organizations in effectively utilizing information and technology.

The Carlisle Youth Zone provides a secure and enjoyable space for young individuals to grow and achieve their full potential.

ThinkStream is an AI powered assistant transforming inbox chaos into focused, goal-driven workstreams.

Vast develops commercial space stations and plans crewed missions with SpaceX, supporting research, production, and habitation.

OmniSpeech™ is an innovative software technology company that aims to revolutionize the enhancement of voice quality in IP communications.