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Crisis Text Line for Gun Violence SupportCrisis Text Line741741 Early Action and Response Support for CommunitiesBridging Divides InitiativeNot specified Gender & Sexual Identity Support HelplinesFind a Helpline Journalist Support and Protection ServicesPEN America Risk and Resilience Mapping ToolsBridging Divides Initiative

Adams Street LibraryBrooklyn Public Library718.230.2264 Adult Learning ClassesBrooklyn Public Library718.230.2191 Bay Ridge Library - Books, Programs, and ServicesBrooklyn Public Library718.748.5709 Be The Change Online Peace Education WorkshopCities for Peace Bedford Adult Learning CenterBrooklyn Public Library718.623.2134

COL Basketball LeagueCenter of Life Family Philanthropy Consulting and SupportGreater Houston Community FoundationNot specified Power + Character Educator TrainingCitizen University Private Pesticide Applicator TrainingMissouri University Extension Public Kayak AdventuresArtist Boat409-632-0388

BreakBread Conversation and Gathering WorkshopsBreak Bread WorldNot mentioned BreakBread Work - Workplace Team Building ProgramBreak Bread World Bushwick Library - Brooklyn Public Library BranchBrooklyn Public Library718.602.1348 Clayton Cares Market - Free Grocery ShoppingClayton Early Learning Collaboration Lab Training for Community LeadersHealthy Places by Design

12 Steps to Mental Immunity WorkshopCIRCE (Cognitive Immunity Research Collaborative)24/7 Crisis Text Line for Anxiety SupportCrisis Text Line741741 988 Spanish Crisis and Suicide Prevention Hotline988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFind a Helpline988 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988

Adult Education Learning Resources CollectionOER Commons Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)713-224-9911 Avenue CDC Housing AssistanceAvenue CDC713-864-8099 Better Together Film FestivalMinnesota Church Leaders612-870-3600 Bipartisan Issue TrackerDuke Polarization Lab

Academic and Social-Emotional Learning ProgramsChildren's Aid FoundationNot mentioned ALTA Youth Leadership Training ProgramCenter of Life Bedford Library BranchBrooklyn Public Library718.623.0012 BLS Expert Speakers for EventsBureau of Labor Statistics Brooklyn Heights LibraryBrooklyn Public Library718.623.7100

Arts Advocacy ToolkitCreate Wisconsin BakerRipley Community CentersBakerRipley713-276-0800 Catholic Charities - Refugee ServicesCatholic Charities713-526-4611 Clarendon Library ServicesBrooklyn Public Library718.421.1159 Community MediationNational Conflict Resolution Center(619) 398-0494

All Grants Fund DonationsGiveWell Business Location and Development HelpGreater Houston Partnership713-844-3609 CAP Study Group for Financial AdvisorsCommunities Foundation of Texas888-263-7265 Cause IQ Data Tools for Nonprofit Consulting FirmsCause IQ Charitable Giving and Fund Creation ServicesCommunities Foundation of TexasNot specified

America's Soul Community Leadership MeetingsInstitute for Global Leaders Artful Listening SeminarsLead Listening InstituteNot mentioned CAA Brand Studio Design ServicesCAA Foundation Community Conversations Training and SupportInteractivity Foundation(304) 485-6393 Foundation Support ServicesGreater Houston Community Foundation

Bloomberg Government Policy Tracking for CorporationsBloomberg Government Civility Certification ProgramCivility Council Custom Software and Web App DevelopmentDayspring Partners415.247.9421 Ext. 5 Development Services - Building & Construction HelpCity of Tulsa Dialogue Policing TrainingBridge AllianceNot specified

Bucket Brigade Beach ToursArtist Boat409-632-0388 Gulf in Depth ExhibitArtist Boat409-632-0388 Private Kayak AdventureArtist Boat409-770-0722

State-based Pillars Project Research ToolHorizons ProjectNot mentioned

African Safari Tours to MalawiArtist Boat409-632-0388 Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)(713) 224-9911 Ambassadors of Peace Leadership ProgramCities for PeaceNot mentioned American Academy Archives Research ServiceAmerican Academy of Arts & SciencesNot mentioned Atlantic Institute Fellowship SupportAtlantic Fellows

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