$225,000 in 2013 for these worthy charities:
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The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is America’s only nonprofit public charity dedicated exclusively to finding permanent homes for the more than 100,000 children waiting in foster care to be adopted. We are driven by Dave’s vision: Do what is best for the child. In our unwavering pursuit of this goal, we award grants to adoption organizations that connect children with families, raise funds to support our awareness campaigns and service initiatives, and offer free resources to organizations and prospective parents. Because we depend on people like you to help us fulfill our mission, please visit davethomasfoundation.org, or call 1-800-ASK-DTFA to find out how you can help. |
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The Handicapped Children’s Association has been providing services to the developmentally disabled community for over 65 years. HCA started out as a one building classroom, providing educational and therapy services to children. The agency has since expanded into ten residential group homes, a free standing respite home, a building blocks preschool, a clinical services provider and a family support services provider. HCA will continue to advocate for these individuals to meet its main goal: Enabling developmentally disabled persons to remain in the community, develop to their fullest potential and become independent functional members of society. hcaserves.com |
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For over 40 years the Broome County Urban League has provided programs to some of the most needy families and children in our community. Along with food, clothing, housing and school supplies, they provide after school and summer enrichment programs for children ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old. These programs are unique in nature as they also provide inclusion programming for children with special needs. Their year-round curriculum enhances social and academic growth as they bring together kids with different abilities. In concert with many other local partners, the BCUL after school and summer programs provide all students with the skills that will guide them throughout their lives. www.bcul.org |
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Mom’s House is a God-centered non-profit childcare program that offers unique and comprehensive services to low-income, single parents who desire a brighter future. Since 1988, Mom’s House of Endicott, NY, Inc. has been a source of hope and a means of change for so many single-parent families in our community. They provide the necessary free childcare and other support services that enable single parents to complete their education and gain meaningful employment. Mom’s House is a highly rated NY State licensed childcare program that provides a caring environment filled with encouragement and love for both parent and child. momshouseny.org |
