Compassion lives! WorldMag: 15 of the best groups doing the hardest work in America

Bay Area Rescue Mission — Richmond, Calif.

Jobs for Life — Raleigh, N.C.

Rachel's House — Columbus, Ohio

CityTeam Ministries — Chester, Pa.

Manoomin Project — Marquette, Mich.

Earth Keeper Project — Marquette, Mich.

Christian Women's Job Corps — Nashville, Tenn.

A Hand Up for Women — Knoxville, Tenn.

Guiding Light Mission — Grand Rapids, Mich.

Habitat for Humanity — Flint, Mich.

Mission Solano — Fairfield, Calif.

Urban Promise — Camden, N.J.

Truth Seekers — Memphis, Tenn.

A Way Out — Memphis, Tenn.

Crossroads Center Rescue Mission — Hastings, Neb.