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Sandy Root, AP, L.Ac., MSTOM, a FL & NY State Licensed Acupuncturist,graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York with herMaster’s in Traditional Oriental Medicine in 2009.Sandy had clinical experience practicing acupuncture at the Saint Vincent’s Hospital -HIV Clinic, the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases – Initiative for Women with Disabilities, NYU Medical Center, and Pacific College Acupuncture Clinic, and now her own practice in Miami Beach, FL. She is also certified in Constitutional Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. Sandy loves to integrate the science, art, and wisdom of acupuncture into her practice. With her personal study of spiritual & consciousness practices, Sandy has the ability to facilitate and create a space where her patients are driven to empower themselves through the medicine. In the life-long learning this medicine allows, Sandy is excited to continually integrate new ideas into her practice, and generate a community where her patients can continue their path to self-awareness, in body and mind.

Public HBCU in Tallahassee, Florida

River Region Human Services, Inc. (RRHS) began in 1972 as a private, non- profit 501-(c)-3 corporation, to provide a complete range of substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services for persons living in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties. Mental Health Outpatient Treatment serves men and women with issues related to mental health, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Treatment includes group therapy, psychotherapy, and supportive counseling

Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to the problem of hunger.

Even before the recession hit Rhode Island, our communities faced staggering unemployment figures. DARE organizes for access to good living wage jobs by organizing to ensure that when our public money goes to support a business or a development, that business gives back to our community by hiring unemployed Providence residents.

Restoration relentlessly pursues strategies to close gaps in family and community wealth to ensure all families in Central Brooklyn are prosperous and healthy. -- Economic Solutions Center (ESC) offers a one-stop shop for comprehensive services, including workforce development, personal and family finance, and social supports. Our integrated service model assists adults and youth, individuals and families build economic self-sufficiency through a holistic and client-facing approach. We offer dynamic classes, workshops, one- on-one counseling, and more at no cost to the community. -- The Jobs Plus program provides integrated employment services and community supports to public housing residents in order to improve their chances of securing and maintaining gainful employment. Since 2013, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), and The Economic Solutions Center has partnered to address barriers associated with high unemployment in inner-city public housing developments.

ROSC (Resources for Organizing and Social Change formerly INVERT) was founded in 1977 by people who wanted an organization to promote nonviolence and social change through mechanisms of education, training, and organizing. ROSC's mission is "to build and support a movement for nonviolent social change that will educate, activate, and empower all Maine people through grassroots community organizing." We believe the most effective way to make change is to focus on root causes of injustice, and to organize with and encourage leadership in people who are impacted by the issues they are trying to change.

Firm Foundations Youth & Family Outreach, Inc. is a non-profit organization which serves both Mecklenburg and Cabarrus County. The organization is founded on the belief that by empowering young people and families with strong principles, knowledge and tools we are instilling within them a firm foundation that will allow them to sustain as upright and productive individuals. We believe that ALL have the potential to succeed in life and contribute to society by breaking barriers such as stereotypes, economic status and other stigmas.