CHAPTER ALLIES
The most tangible and effective giving often happens at a local level. Since 2004 the Foundation has supported the PLUS Chapter charitable efforts by enabling members to make a difference in their communities through grants and volunteering. Since 2020 the focus of the grants is to support job preparation and workforce development.
In 2023 the PLUS Foundation provided $25,000 in grants to these eight not-for-profit organizations that were nominated by regional PLUS Chapters:
Eastern Chapter Assist incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin the community, reunify with their families, and build healthy, independent, and secure lives. |
Hartford Chapter Promotes diversity and empowers women. YW Career Women provides support, information, and advocacy for women furthering their education to enter into a career with family-sustaining wages. |
Mid-Atlantic Chapter Helps incarcerated individuals obtain a high school diploma or equivalency to improve their chances of finding meaningful employment upon release and reduce the likelihood of recidivism. |
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New England Chapter
Close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that young adults gain the skills, experiences, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education. Offers workforce development and higher education opportunities.
North Central Chaper
From recruitment, to helping select the appropriate training program, to securing resources to assist in paying for that training, to placement in schools that have strong induction programs, career growth opportunities and supportive cultures, Black Men Teach supports the growth of Black male educators in Twin Cities schools.
Southern California Chapter
Canal Alliance exists to break the generational cycle of poverty for Latino immigrants and their families by lifting barriers to their success through workforce development, support, and resources.
Southern California Chapter
Inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold by helping girls ages 8 to 18 see college as attainable, to resist peer pressure while learning essential life skills, and exploring professional fields in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in which women are under-represented.
Southwest Chapter
Addresses barriers to learning by providing individualized supports throughout pivotal stages of students’ education journeys. Programs address early warning signs of dropping out and reengage disconnected and out-of-school youth, getting them back on a path to graduation and postsecondary opportunities.