Madison Wells Forward

At Madison Wells Forward, our mission is to amplify local programs geared towards transforming communities through education, awareness, and social action.

We partner with a diverse range of charitable organizations with a focus on those which are pushing boundaries and supporting women & other systematically excluded voices. Through collaboration with passionate leaders and thoughtful execution, we aim to directly impact our industry and our local communities.

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Zoukak Theater is dedicated to theatre practice as a social and political involvement, with a belief in theatre as a space for common reflection and in collectivity as a position against marginalizing systems.

The Chimaera Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and nonbinary filmmakers to help change the landscape of hiring practices in the film industry. We take action through our core programs.

Since 1988, MFP has been welcoming, affirming and standing in partnership with young people impacted by homelessness in Hollywood and across LA.

SAGE is a national advocacy and services organization that’s been looking out for LGBTQ+ elders since 1978. We build welcoming communities and keep our issues in the national conversation to ensure a fulfilling future for all LGBTQ+ people.

Gold House elevates Asian and Pacific Islanders to lead and thrive in culture and commerce through unity, investment opportunities, and promotion.

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City Year we believes that all students can succeed and that developing the skills and mindsets of children and young adults contributes to strong, vibrant communities—outcomes that benefit all of us.

Women in Film (WIF) advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries—to achieve parity and transform culture.

Breaking the Binary Theatre is a new work development and community-building hub wherein transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+*) artists come together to reclaim our artistic license and liberty through a number of initiatives, including the yearly all-TNB2S+ Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival each October. 

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Alliance for Children’s Rights advocates for the rights of vulnerable children, young adults, and families impacted by foster care. Envisioning a world in which all children have safe, stable homes and families, with the support they need to thrive.

Diverso is a nonprofit organization, by students and for students, dedicated to changing the face of entertainment by empowering the next generation of underrepresented storytellers.

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Self Help Africa is a leading international development charity with an expertise in small-scale farming and growing family-farm businesses. We are motivated by injustice, by our expertise in small-scale agriculture and family-farm business, and the opportunity we have to help small farmers change the lives of their families.