Below are the definitions that Wayfind Collective is using to organize and categorize all people serving groups, nonprofits, and movements.
AGE & STAGE
MOTHER AND BABY
Groups dedicated to serving pregnant women, new mothers, and newborn babies.
CHILDREN FOCUS (0-12)
Groups dedicated to serving minor children, ages 0 to 12 years old.
TEEN FOCUS (13-18)
Groups dedicated to serving teenagers, ages 13 to 18 years old.
WOMEN FOCUS
Groups dedicated to serving female adults.
MEN FOCUS
Groups dedicated to serving male adults.
ADULT FOCUS
Groups dedicated to serving people over the age of 18 years old
ELDERLY CARE
Groups dedicated to serving the elderly and/or aging adults.
FAMILY FOCUS
Groups dedicated to serving family units in our communities.
MARGINALIZED
INCARCERATED
Groups dedicated to serving the individuals who are currently incarcerated, who are in any stage of re-entry, who are focused on the prevention of incarceration, and/or who are living with the ramifications of having a criminal record.
SEXUALLY EXPLOITED
Groups dedicated to the education and prevention of commercial transactions that involve the sexual exploitation of another human being, and the service of those who have a history of being abused by such
TRAFFICKED
Groups dedicated to the education and prevention of any kind of illegal exploitation of another human being, and the service of those who have a history of being abused by such
HOMELESSNESS
Groups dedicated to the education, prevention, and service of individuals who are forced to live in any type of insecure housing.
MIGRANT COMMUNITIES
Groups dedicated to the service and care of peoples who have moved from one place to another, often in search of better working or living conditions.
REFUGEE COMMUNITIES
Groups dedicated to serve and advocate for humans forced to leave their home countries and cross an international boundary in order to escape war, violence, persecution, or natural disaster
BIPOC
Groups dedicated to Black communities, Indigenous communities, and/or the communities of People of Color
LATINX COMMUNITIES
Groups dedicated to serve and advocate for humans who identify with the Latin American or Hispanic Communities
BLACK COMMUNITIES
Groups dedicated to serve and advocate for humans who identify with the black people group
ASIAN COMMUNITIES
Groups dedicated to serve and advocate for humans who identify with the Asian and Pacific Islander people group.
NATIVE/INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Groups dedicated to serve and advocate for humans who identify as originating or occurring naturally in a particular place/land
RACIAL RECONCILIATION
Groups dedicated to bring education, healing, and relationship within the space of intersectionality
Disabilities
Groups dedicated to our neighbors with specials needs (any various difficulties that cause a person to require special services or accommodations)
Physical Impairment
Groups dedicated to our neighbors who have disabilities (functional limitations, restrictions in activities, or has social handicap)
END OF LIFE CARE
Groups dedicated to the support and care of families or people who are affected by the challenges of the death of a loved one
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Groups dedicated to the protection, service, and care of humans who have suffered from domestic violence
VETERANS
Groups dedicated to the service, advocation, and care of those who have served in the military
NEEDS
MEDICAL CHARITY
Groups dedicated to ensuring access to medical care
MENTAL HEALTH
Groups dedicated to serving individuals living with mental health issues and providing mental health resources, education, and/or awareness
SHELTER
Groups dedicated to problem solving and/or providing fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence options for our neighbors who are displaced and/or experiencing houselessness
EDUCATION
Groups dedicated to ensuring access to educational opportunities
Basic NEEDS
Groups dedicated to the collection and distribution of basic need supplies
EMPLOYMENT
Groups dedicated to ensuring access to fair and fulfilling employment
HUNGER
Groups dedicated to the collection and distribution of food for those experiencing food insecurity and/or serving Healthy Food Priority Areas
CELEBRATIONS/HOLIDAYS
Groups dedicated to the success of celebrations that might otherwise be missed due to financial hardship
SPRING CELEBRATIONS
Organizations focused on finding ways to serve humans during Spring holidays or significant calendar events
SUMMER CELEBRATIONS
Organizations focused on finding ways to serve humans during Summer holidays or significant calendar events
FALL CELEBRATIONS
Organizations focused on finding ways to serve humans during fall holidays or significant calendar events
WINTER CELEBRATIONS
Organizations focused on finding ways to serve humans during fall holidays or significant calendar events
BACK-TO-SCHOOL
Organizations focused on finding ways to serve humans who are impacted by return to education calendar events
BIRTHDAYS
Organizations focused on finding ways to serve or honor humans on their birthdays.
CLOTHING
Groups dedicated to the collection and distribution of clothing items
Addiction Recovery
Organizations committed to the healing, wholeness, and hope of the people + families suffering from all types of addiction.
Adoption
Organizations committed to serving children waiting to be adopted and adoptive families.
Foster Care
Organizations committed to serving the children in foster care and foster-families.
Legislative Advocacy
Organizations focused on efforts to influence the introduction, enactment, or modification of legislation.
Abuse
Organizations committed to the rescue, protection, advocacy, justice, and/or healing of individuals who have suffered from any act of intentional harm by another human. Including (but not limited to): physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, elder abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse, and/or spiritual abuse.
Cross Cultural
Organizations committed to bridging cultural gaps through focus on equity and inclusion, cultural competency, and/or language.
Purchase with a Purpose
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