From a single brochure 25 years ago to a range of publications and websites with global reach today, APLA makes HIV/AIDS education a primary focus at home and abroad. In 2007 alone, APLA assisted more than 9,600 clients through direct services with more than 500,000 others educated or advocated for by APLA staff.

Running to fill the late Paul Wellstone's seat in the U.S. Senate, Al defines his campaign best in the following words. "Minnesota's public servants might not always look and sound like typical politicians, but they stand by their principles and lead by their values. That's the kind of leader I think we need more of these days, and that's the kind of Senator I'll be."

The Center for Victims of Torture is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1985 that exists to heal the wounds of government-sponsored torture on individuals, their families, and their communities. It aims to stop the practice altogether.

www.stopcorporateabuse.org

Since 1977, Corporate Accountability International has waged and won campaigns that challenge irresponsible and dangerous actions by corporate giants. Major victories have been scored that continue to protect people's lives by forcing corporations to stop abusive practices.

www.russfeingold.org

Senator Russ Feingold, a Democrat from Wisconsin, has been a progressive voice in the United States Senate since 1992. Known for his principled leadership on some of the toughest, most controversial issues of the day, Russ continues to advance a progressive agenda for America's future.

www.globalfundforwomen.org

The Global Fund for Women, established in 1987, is an international network of men and women committed to a world of equality and social justice. The Global Fund for Women advocates for and defends women's human rights by creating grants to support groups around the world.

www.makewish.org

Founded in 1984, the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions in order to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. One of the largest chapters nationwide, the Foundation grants over 300 wishes per year.

www.healthebay.org

Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds—­including Santa Monica Bay—safe, healthy, and clean. Heal the Bay uses research, education, community action, and advocacy to pursue this mission.

www.hrc.org

The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

www.savetibet.org

The International Campaign for Tibet works to promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet. It mobilizes individuals and the international community to take action. It also promotes self-determination for the Tibetan people through negotiations between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama.

www.nationalparks.org

Throughout its history, the National Park Foundation has strengthened the connection between American people and their National Parks by protecting fragile ecosystems and wildlife habitats. This is accomplished through conservation programs as well as the securing of tens of thousands of acres of parkland for new and existing parks.

www.oceanconservancy.org

Ocean Conservancy promotes healthy and diverse ocean ecosystems and opposes practices that threaten ocean life. Through research, education, and science-based advocacy, it informs, inspires, and greatly empowers people to speak and act on behalf of the oceans. In all of its work, Ocean Conservancy strives to be the world's foremost advocate for ocean conservation.

www.peta.org

With more than 1.8 million supporters, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), is the largest animal rights organization in the world. It focuses attention on factory farms, laboratories, clothing trade, and the entertainment industries where it has been found that animals suffer the most.

www.projectbread.org

As the state's leading anti-hunger organization, Project Bread is dedicated to alleviating, preventing, and ultimately ending hunger in Massachusetts. Through The Walk for Hunger—the oldest continual pledge walk in the country—Project Bread provides millions of dollars each year to more than 400 emergency food programs in 135 communities statewide.

www.railtrails.org

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy works with communities to preserve unused rail corridors by transforming them into usable trails. As a result, the health of America's environment, economy, neighborhoods, and people are greatly enhanced. Rails-to-Trails' mission is to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connect the corridors in order to build healthier places for healthier people.

www.keithellison.org

Congressman Ellison represents the Fifth Congressional District of Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives. Keith's adult life has been spent bringing communities together—whether it be advocating for a better business climate or giving a voice to those who deserve to be heard. His philosophy is one of generosity and inclusiveness: there are enough resources in our communities for every single person to prosper together.

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation, established in 1982, is one of the oldest and largest community-based AIDS service organizations in the United States. The Foundation provides vital services and programs designed to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS and to also reduce the number of new infections that occur each year.

Save The Bay is the oldest and largest organization working exclusively to protect, restore, and celebrate the San Francisco Bay. Save The Bay wages and wins effective advocacy campaigns to increase public access to the Bay, establish 100,000 acres of healthy wetlands, and protect the Bay from today's greatest threats: pollution and urban sprawl.

Founded in 1973, TreePeople has a mission to inspire the people of Los Angeles to take pride and personal responsibility for their urban forests. This includes education, training, and support for the community as individuals and groups begin planting and caring for the forests.

The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit, working towards a healthier environment and a safer world. They have shown by example that thoughtful action, based on the best science available, can help safeguard our future including the wellbeing of our shared planet.

Wellstone Action!, a national center for training and leadership development for the progressive movement, was founded in January 2003 with a mission to honor the legacy of Paul and Sheila Wellstone. It does this today by continuing the work that these leaders began years ago. Training, education, and organization of vast networks of progressive individuals and organizations allow Wellstone Action! to continue the work of these influential visionaries.