Black Leaders Worldwide™

civic and social organizations

atlanta, georgia, united states

Black Leaders Worldwide is the world's largest business club for black professionals, representing the best and brightest leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, investors, inventors, and gamechangers around the world. Learn more and request membership at www.blackleadersworldwide.com. Join our Linkedin group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12050207.

The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board

civic and social organizations

thunder bay, ontario, canada

The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) supports people to improve their lives and become self-sufficient. We do this as the service system manager for vital, quality social services needed by individuals and families living in the District of Thunder Bay—including child care and early years, community housing, homelessness prevention programs—and through the delivery of Ontario Works. TBDSSAB was established on April 1, 1999 through the enactment of the District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) Act. It is one of 47 Service Managers in Ontario that are mandated by the Province of Ontario to administer these services. The District includes 15 municipalities which are represented on our Board of Directors by 11 representatives appointed by municipal Councils. As well, the Board of Directors includes an elected representative from the Territories Without Municipal Organization. --- Mission Statement: The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board delivers provincially mandated services on behalf of the citizens of the District of Thunder Bay in an equitable and cost-effective manner. Vision: The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board provides quality services within the context of a commitment to social justice and recognition of people's potential to achieve self-sufficiency. Values: At The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board, we: - Respect - Accept - Collaborate - Understand - Are Empathetic - Have Integrity - Promote Wellness

Institute for Sustainable Communities

civic and social organizations

montpelier, vermont, united states

ISC is an international, non-profit organization that works to support communities by creating, implementing, and scaling equitable climate change solutions for communities at the frontline of the global climate crisis. Our unique, bottom-up approach ensures solutions emerge from within communities, rather than being imposed from the outside. By sharing international best practices and experiences, providing technical expertise and training, and building the capacity of local organizations, we support innovative solutions and sustainable change. We address the root causes of climate change impacts by building community knowledge and skills, strengthening governance, and diversifying the field of sustainability professionals. Our approach incorporates capacity building, technical assistance delivery, knowledge products, climate change action planning, and peer learning.