Free the Captives Competitors

The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services. Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code. By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Safe Horizon is the largest victim service organization in the country. Every year, 250,000 people seek safety through our services. Clients come to us following experiences of physical violence, sexual violence, community violence, emotional abuse, and exploitation. Often they have experienced multiple forms of harm, and for many, it was made worse by an institution that was supposed to protect them. Our Mission: To stand with those who have experienced violence, abuse, and exploitation. We offer unwavering support and advocate for systemic change. Our Vision: We envision a world where safety is a universal human right, and we all share a collective responsibility to protect and uphold it. We strive for a society where people are safe in their communities, homes, bodies, and minds.

Our children are growing up in a digital world. We are experiencing a dramatic shift in how and where young people connect, learn, and play has left parents and our communities feeling helpless and uncertain about how to protect them. Predators are taking advantage of this new reality, exploiting children in digital spaces and creating new vulnerabilities for them. This global public health crisis has devastating impacts on children everywhere, while parents and caregivers struggle to navigate this new digital landscape and keep their kids safe. At Thorn, we envision a world where cutting-edge technology is proactively developed to defend children. We are an innovative nonprofit that transforms how children are protected from sexual abuse and exploitation in the digital age through cutting-edge technology, original research, and collaborative partnerships. We empower platforms and people who can protect children with the tools and resources to do so, using the power of technology to secure every kid’s right to childhood joy.