Youth and Education brings together partners who guide young people as they learn, grow, and discover their potential. Whether it is a child exploring new skills, a teen preparing for their future, a student needing support, or a family searching for resources, their stories remind us that education is a foundation that lasts a lifetime. You do not have to live near them to care. You do not have to know them to feel the pull to help. Encouragement reaches farther than distance ever could.
A child discovering the joy of reading. A teen finding direction through mentorship. A student needing supplies to stay confident in class. A family seeking guidance to help their child succeed. A moment that speaks to your heart the instant you hear it.
This page highlights partners whose work strengthens minds, builds confidence, and opens doors for young people everywhere. Some teach. Some mentor. Some provide resources. Some advocate for opportunities that help youth thrive. All of them represent missions that deserve support from anyone who believes every child deserves a chance to succeed.
Your purchases make that possible. Your heart chooses the mission. Your support helps these partners continue offering tools, encouragement, and hope to young people working toward a brighter future.
If you are an organization dedicated to youth development, education, mentorship, or student support, we invite you to join us. Your mission belongs here. Your story deserves to be seen. And together, we can help every young person feel capable, supported, and ready to grow.
Explore the Mission Partners below and discover the causes that inspire learning, confidence, and opportunity. By choosing to shop with partners located anywhere, you help support missions everywhere.
Meg is a survivor, relationship expert, TEDx speaker, author, and host of multiple podcasts including Did Me Dirty, Raw and Unplugged, and Women Empowered Across the World. After surviving seven years of stalking and dating abuse, she turned her experience into a mission to help young adults, communities, and organizations recognize the early signs of toxic relationships, understand digital abuse, and learn what healthy relationships look like. Her talks are raw, real, and relatable, offering energy, vulnerability, and practical tools people can use immediately. Meg speaks nationwide through keynotes, workshops, panels, and podcasts, inspiring audiences to know their worth, seek help, and overcome adversity.
Anyone wanting to learn more or bring Meg to their school, organization, or event can reach out through her email or social platforms. She offers keynote speeches, breakout sessions, workshops, panels, and podcast appearances tailored to the needs of each audience. Supporters can strengthen her mission by selecting Dating Tips by Meg when submitting receipts through Community Pay It Forward, turning everyday purchases into direct support for her educational outreach and survivor advocacy.
Read more about the great work Dating Tips by Meg HERE:
Community Pay it Forward does not accept cash donations for any program except the Come Together Compass. If you would like to make a cash donation, please contact Meg directly.
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Differently Abled Entertainment is a nonprofit performing arts and media organization dedicated to empowering artists with seen and unseen disabilities, low socioeconomic backgrounds, LGBTQ identities, and other marginalized communities. Their mission is to promote differently abled artists by producing films, photography, writing, modeling, magazines, and other entertainment content that showcases their talent. DAE provides mentorship, training, workshops, online courses, and professional networking opportunities that help artists gain the skills, confidence, and industry access they need to succeed. Founded by Jon‑Lee Campbell and expanded through the leadership of Micheal Ray Breaux, DAE challenges the lack of diversity in entertainment by creating an inclusive space where artists can learn, collaborate, and shine. Their projects include feature films, talk shows, documentaries, and community events that place differently abled individuals at the forefront of the industry.
Anyone wanting to get involved can connect with DAE through their website or social platforms. Artists can apply to join programs, participate in workshops, collaborate on productions, or receive mentorship tailored to their goals. Community members can support DAE by selecting Differently Abled Entertainment when submitting receipts from any Giving Partner through Community Pay It Forward. Every receipt becomes direct support that helps fund training, equipment, production opportunities, and inclusive entertainment projects that elevate differently abled artists.
Read more about the great work Differently Abled Entertainment HERE:
Community Pay It Forward does not accept cash donations for any program except the Come Together Compass. If you would like to make a cash donation, please use the link below to donate directly. Your generosity strengthens their mission and ensures every artist has a chance to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
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Happy Gardens Community School is a child centered learning community in Uganda dedicated to providing high quality education, emotional support, and a safe environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Their mission is rooted in compassion, opportunity, and the belief that every child deserves access to education regardless of their family’s financial situation. Happy Gardens Community School serves children who face poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to educational resources. Through dedicated teachers, community involvement, and a nurturing environment, the school provides academic instruction, meals, emotional support, and a foundation for lifelong success.
Happy Gardens Community School is more than a classroom. It is a place of hope. A place where children discover their potential, build confidence, and receive the encouragement they need to dream beyond their circumstances. The school works tirelessly to ensure that every child receives the tools necessary to succeed academically and socially, while also strengthening families and uplifting the surrounding community. Their work reflects a deep commitment to education, dignity, and the future of Uganda’s children.
Families, supporters, and community members can connect with Happy Gardens Community School through their website, where they can learn about the school’s mission, meet the staff, explore programs, and support ongoing needs. Individuals can participate by sponsoring students, donating supplies, or sharing the school’s mission with others. Supporters can strengthen the mission by selecting Happy Gardens Community School when submitting receipts from any Giving Partner through Community Pay It Forward. Every receipt becomes direct support that helps fund meals, school supplies, teacher resources, facility improvements, and educational programs that empower children and strengthen the community.
Community Pay It Forward does not accept cash donations for any program except the Come Together Compass. If you would like to make a cash donation, please use the link below to donate directly. Your generosity helps ensure every child supported by Happy Gardens Community School receives the education, stability, and hope they deserve.
#CommunityMissionPartner #HappyGardensSchool #EducationForAll #SupportUgandaChildren #HopeThroughLearning #CommunityForKids
The KARES Foundation is a community centered nonprofit dedicated to supporting families, children, and individuals facing hardship through acts of kindness, advocacy, and essential resources. Their mission is built on compassion and the belief that every person deserves stability, dignity, and hope. Through programs focused on family assistance, community outreach, emergency support, and educational initiatives, the KARES Foundation helps bridge gaps for those experiencing crisis or transition. Their work includes providing basic needs, connecting families with long term support, and partnering with local organizations to strengthen community resilience. Every project reflects their commitment to showing people they are valued, supported, and never alone.
Anyone seeking help can connect with the KARES Foundation through their website, where families and individuals can access assistance programs, community resources, and opportunities to get involved. Supporters can participate in outreach events, volunteer efforts, or awareness campaigns that help expand the foundation’s impact. To support the KARES Foundation through Community Pay It Forward, simply submit receipts from any Giving Partner and select the KARES Foundation as your Mission Partner. Every receipt becomes direct support that helps provide essential resources, strengthen outreach programs, and uplift families in need.
Read More about the great work they are doing at Kares Foundation HERE:
Community Pay It Forward does not accept cash donations for any program except the Come Together Compass. If you would like to make a cash donation, please use the link below to donate directly. Your generosity helps ensure every family supported by the KARES Foundation receives the care, stability, and hope they deserve.
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The Light House of Denver is a faith centered recovery and restoration ministry dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives through spiritual guidance, community support, and practical resources. Their mission is rooted in compassion and the belief that every person deserves a safe place to heal, grow, and rediscover their purpose. Through Bible based teaching, mentorship, recovery programs, outreach services, and community gatherings, The Light House of Denver provides hope to those facing addiction, homelessness, trauma, and life transitions. Their work strengthens individuals and families by offering encouragement, accountability, and a supportive environment where people can reclaim stability and walk confidently toward a brighter future.
Anyone seeking support can connect with The Light House of Denver through their website, where individuals can access recovery programs, spiritual resources, community events, and opportunities to get involved. Participants can join Bible studies, mentorship groups, outreach efforts, or restoration programs designed to help them rebuild their lives with faith and community. Supporters can strengthen the mission by selecting The Light House of Denver when submitting receipts from any Giving Partner through Community Pay It Forward. Every receipt becomes direct support that helps expand outreach, provide resources, and uplift individuals seeking healing and restoration.
Much more information about the Light House of Denver can be found HERE:
Community Pay It Forward does not accept cash donations for any program except the Come Together Compass. If you would like to make a cash donation, please use the link below to donate directly. Your generosity helps ensure every person supported by The Light House of Denver receives the hope, stability, and spiritual guidance they deserve.
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The Lori Landin Foundation is a global compassion and outreach organization dedicated to serving children, families, and entire communities through emergency relief, food and water support, medical care, education, arts, athletics, and long term empowerment. Their mission is rooted in the belief of reaching out to the one, ensuring that no child or family is overlooked. The foundation operates across the United States, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Pakistan, and many more nations, providing life changing assistance where it is needed most. Their programs include feeding hundreds of children for only a few hundred dollars, building schools and learning centers, and creating opportunities through the Lori Landin Foundation Soccer Club, which grew from five orphan boys to more than one hundred twenty youth earning national recognition. Guided by Lori Landin’s vision of being free to give, the foundation continues to expand its reach through service, unity, and love.
Anyone seeking support or wanting to get involved can connect with the Lori Landin Foundation through their website, where families, communities, and supporters can access programs, outreach opportunities, and global initiatives. Individuals can participate in events, sponsor children, support feeding programs, or join international service efforts that strengthen families and communities. Supporters can also help the mission by selecting the Lori Landin Foundation when submitting receipts from any Giving Partner through Community Pay It Forward. Every receipt becomes direct support that helps feed children, build schools, expand outreach, and bring hope to communities around the world.
Please read more about The Lori Landin Foundation HERE:
Community Pay It Forward does not accept cash donations for any program except the Come Together Compass. If you would like to make a cash donation, please use the link below to donate directly. Your generosity helps ensure every child and family supported by the Lori Landin Foundation receives the care, nourishment, and opportunity they deserve.
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The Marie Barney Bostion Scholarship Foundation is a dedicated educational support organization committed to helping students pursue higher education through scholarships, mentorship, and community empowerment. Their mission is built on honoring Marie Barney Bostion’s legacy of service, leadership, and belief in the power of education to transform lives. The foundation provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate academic commitment, personal integrity, and a desire to uplift their communities. Beyond scholarships, they offer guidance, encouragement, and opportunities that help young people overcome barriers and achieve their educational goals. Their work strengthens families, supports future leaders, and ensures that deserving students have access to the tools they need to succeed.
Students and supporters can connect with the Marie Barney Bostion Scholarship Foundation through their website, where applicants can access scholarship information, eligibility requirements, and application resources. Families and community members can participate in events, awareness efforts, and outreach programs that help expand the foundation’s impact. Supporters can also help the mission by selecting the Marie Barney Bostion Scholarship Foundation when submitting receipts from any Giving Partner through Community Pay It Forward. Every receipt becomes direct support that helps fund scholarships, expand educational opportunities, and empower students pursuing higher education.
Read more about Marie Barney Boston Scholarship Foundation HERE:
Community Pay It Forward does not accept cash donations for any program except the Come Together Compass. If you would like to make a cash donation, please use the link below to donate directly. Your generosity helps ensure every student supported by the Marie Barney Bostion Scholarship Foundation receives the opportunity, encouragement, and financial support they deserve.
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On April 9, 2011 my wife was watching our 3-year-old son (Bladyn) and our 5-year-old daughter (Raven) while I was at work. After playing all morning in the yard, my wife put our son down for a nap (It’s important to point out that my wife was suffering from pneumonia at this time). Bladyn did not want to take a nap so he began to run around our property (3 acres) in protest. After making a lap and 1/4, my wife noticed that he had gotten out of the yard because he vanished behind the barn.
The Martyred Angels Foundation is a deeply compassionate organization created from unimaginable loss and transformed into a mission of healing, connection, and support for families grieving the death of a child. Founded by John and Teresa Vogels after the tragic passing of their son Bladyn, the foundation stands as a beacon of hope for parents, siblings, veterans, emergency responders, and anyone facing the life altering trauma of losing a child. Their mission is rooted in community, understanding, and the belief that no family should walk through grief alone. Martyred Angels provides cemetery plot assistance so families can remain close to their loved one, equestrian therapy to help restore emotional balance, group support meetings, grief camps, temporary financial assistance, and access to specialized PTSD resources for those directly impacted by traumatic loss. Their work honors every child’s memory by lifting families through the darkest moments of their lives and surrounding them with a community that understands their pain and walks with them toward healing.
Families seeking support can connect with Martyred Angels Foundation through their website, where they can access grief resources, support groups, equestrian therapy opportunities, and community programs designed to help families navigate life after loss. Individuals can join group meetings, attend healing events, or participate in programs that provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support. Supporters can strengthen the mission by selecting Martyred Angels Foundation when submitting receipts from any Giving Partner through Community Pay It Forward. Every receipt becomes direct support that helps fund cemetery plot assistance, grief camps, therapy programs, and outreach efforts that bring comfort and stability to families facing unimaginable grief.
Read Much More about Martyred Angels Foundation HERE:
Community Pay It Forward does not accept cash donations for any program except the Come Together Compass. If you would like to make a cash donation, please use the link below to donate directly. Your generosity helps ensure every family supported by the Martyred Angels Foundation receives the compassion, stability, and healing they deserve as they honor the memory of their child.
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The Parent Advocacy Consortium is a united network of active duty military families, retired military families, and civilian families who have come together to protect the civil rights of disabled individuals and children with disabilities. PAC is built on the belief that parents are the first protectors of their children’s rights and that their voices must be heard in every space where decisions are made. Their mission is to promote and protect civil rights, raise collective voices, train leaders to advocate and educate, and take action in shaping public policies that ensure equity of opportunity for all. PAC members understand the challenges families face when navigating disability services, education systems, medical supports, and access to essential resources. They stand as unbiased, enduring voices for each other and for their children, united in purpose, knowledgeable about the issues, and committed to ensuring that every family has the opportunity to thrive. PAC is a movement built on courage, unity, and the unwavering belief that every voice matters.
Families, supporters, and advocates can connect with the Parent Advocacy Consortium through their Facebook group, where they can join discussions, access resources, participate in training, and support community wide advocacy efforts. Members can share experiences, learn from one another, and work together to protect the rights of disabled individuals and children with disabilities. Supporters can strengthen the mission by selecting the Parent Advocacy Consortium when submitting receipts from any Giving Partner through Community Pay It Forward. Every receipt becomes direct support that helps fund access to services, therapies, assessments, technologies, and supports that improve quality of life and ensure equal access to education, work opportunities, and community participation.
Community Pay It Forward does not accept cash donations for any program except the Come Together Compass. If you would like to make a cash donation, please use the link below to donate directly. Your generosity helps ensure every family supported by the Parent Advocacy Consortium receives the services, resources, and opportunities they deserve.
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The Larry Rowbs Fashion Initiative, led by Rowaiye Olanrewaju, is a mission driven effort to transform the African fashion industry through education, sustainability, and youth empowerment. Africa loses nearly five hundred billion dollars every year due to improper fashion waste, limited production capacity, and low export rates. This initiative confronts that challenge directly by working to establish a standard fashion school where African students can gain deep, practical knowledge of fashion design, production, and sustainable practices such as recycling and repurposing fashion materials.
The goal is to create a new generation of skilled African designers and brand owners who can produce high quality, affordable, and sustainable fashion for local and international markets. By increasing local production and reducing reliance on imported, low quality, overpriced products, the initiative strengthens African economies, reduces waste, and builds long term opportunity. This mission also addresses unemployment and crime by empowering African youth with skills that allow them to become self employed, start their own brands, and contribute to a thriving fashion ecosystem. The Larry Rowbs Fashion Initiative is not just about clothing. It is about dignity, opportunity, sustainability, and building a future where African fashion stands strong on the global stage.
Supporters, students, and community members can connect with the Larry Rowbs Fashion Initiative through their website and social platforms, where they can learn about the mission, follow project updates, and engage with the growing community of African fashion innovators. Aspiring designers can participate in future training programs, workshops, and educational opportunities offered through the planned fashion school. Supporters can strengthen the mission by selecting Rowaiye Olanrewaju’s program when submitting receipts from any Giving Partner through Community Pay It Forward. Every receipt becomes direct support that helps fund the creation of the fashion school, educational materials, sustainable fashion programs, and youth empowerment initiatives.
Community Pay It Forward does not accept cash donations for any program except the Come Together Compass. If you would like to make a cash donation, please use the link below to donate directly. Your generosity helps ensure every young designer supported by the Larry Rowbs Fashion Initiative receives the education, opportunity, and empowerment they deserve.
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Safely Back Home is a community focused program that protects children and adults who wander due to Autism, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Down syndrome, and other cognitive challenges. Their mission is to give families and caregivers a simple and compassionate safety tool that helps bring a wandering loved one home quickly and calmly.
The program uses a patent pending, privacy protected identification system printed directly onto clothing the individual already enjoys wearing. These soft tagless decals carry essential information that first responders need in a rescue. This includes a recent photo, caregiver contacts, medical conditions, medications, communication needs, and familiar locations. When someone wanders, police and the public can identify the individual and reach the right caregiver without causing fear or confusion. Families gain peace of mind and wandering individuals gain a safer path home.
Safely Back Home partners with police departments, community organizations, and Project Lifesaver International. Their work has helped thousands of families and has been highlighted in news stories and caregiver testimonials. Parents describe the program as life changing because it reduces fear and increases confidence when taking their loved ones out into the community.
Safely Back Home is a free program supported by donations, grants, and community partnerships. Every printed garment and every enrolled family reflects their commitment to safety, dignity, and compassion.
Community Pay It Forward allows anyone to support Safely Back Home without spending extra money or making a traditional donation. When someone shops with a Giving Partner, that business sends a portion of the sale to the Mission Partner chosen by the shopper. By selecting Safely Back Home, everyday purchases become direct support for their free safety programs.
This support helps print more ID garments, enroll more families, and expand partnerships with police departments and rescue teams. It strengthens the safety net for individuals who wander and gives caregivers the peace of mind they deserve.
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