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Free Arts sparks the creative spirit of children who have experienced abuse, homelessness, neglect, and other factors that put children and families at risk. The goal of Free Arts programs is to inspire and transform lives through the power of artistic expression. Free Arts plants the seeds of hope and healing to help children build self-esteem, improve social skills, develop trust with caring adults and express emotions in a positive way. The philosophy behind all Free Arts programs is simply that "Art Heals!"

Central Coast Funds for Children was established to benefit children in need of special services in San Luis Obispo County. We are a publicly supported, non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible (Identification No. 77-0338513), and all donations stay in our county to help local children. CCFC has no paid staff – all activities are run by volunteers. Less than 6% of the income raised goes to expenses. Funds are raised through private and business donations, dues and special fundraising events. All monies are generated by volunteer membership of Central Coast Funds For Children. Applications for these funds are received throughout the year. From our 1994 start until 2012 the funds granted total over a Million Dollars ($1,213,915). This year – 2013 – CCFC continues to raise funds to benefit children in need in San Luis Obispo County. Funds are granted to local non-profit organizations (through a grant application process) to benefit children’s programs in San Luis Obispo County. CCFC raises monies through annual support drives, as well as several fundraising events throughout the year, as well as ongoing community projects. There are two prime signature events; CCFC Annual Soup Supper held each September and our newest event, Christmas in November. CCFC members also volunteer at several community events held primarily for children: Children’s Day in the Plaza and Morro Bay Kite Festival are just two of them. CCFC also participates with local business merchants to earn a percentage of profits for the day; California Pizza Kitchen, Applebee’s and New Frontiers market to name a few. Members also volunteer each year at Camp Reach for the Stars (one of our many Grant Recipients); this camp is for children with cancer and their families. CCFC also makes “Sunshine Sacks” for the Family Care Network. We invite you to join us as we continue our goal to raise Donations and Grant that money to agencies that help children in San Luis Obispo County.

Mission: Protect the joy of childhood. Prevent emotional suffering. Incite change. 1 in 5 children in San Diego suffers from a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder. Of these youth, 80% may not receive the help they need leaving them feeling displaced, hopeless to imagine a brighter future, and at risk of developing more serious problems as they become adults. The San Diego Center for Children provides hope and healing to over 1,000 children and families every day through a range of services. As San Diego’s oldest children’s nonprofit founded in 1887, the Center operates 8 program sites and community-based services within hundreds of homes and schools across San Diego County.The Center is nationally accredited for its excellence in quality of care by The Joint Commission.

Provide comprehensive family-centered services to individuals, families, and children affected by HIV/AIDS and other social and health-related barriers.

The mission of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, WCCF or the Council, is to ensure that every child in Wisconsin grows up in a just and nurturing family and community.

Our mission is to heal children, empower youth and strengthen families because every child deserves to grow up safe, nurtured and loved.

Serves As An Advocate For Abused And Neglected Children Under Court Jurisdiction, Through The Development, Growth, And Support Of A Local Court Appointed Special Advocates Program In Brazos County, Texas.

Voices for Children Board of Directors is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit corporation in Lorain County that supports the efforts of the Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem Program by raising funds and supporting the Volunteer CASA-GALs and Staff in the areas of child advocacy, public relations, volunteer recruitment, retention, and training.

To accelerate generational change, we identify youth facing the toughest challenges and connect them with professional mentors who guide them to develop their greatest potential and achieve their goals. From kindergarten through graduation, no matter what.

PEI Kids’ mission is to promote and maintain a safe environment for all children. PEI Kids works with the child, family and caregiver to provide prevention, intervention and advocacy programs relating to personal safety, sexual abuse and the overall well-being of the child.

To improve access to learning opportunities of high quality for children and young adults in rural and low income areas in China; To nurture lifelong learning habits through programs promoting various literacies related to essential life skills; To serve as a bridge in collaborative efforts to enhance global learning

The mission of Girls Education International is to expand and support educational opportunities for underserved females in remote and developing regions of the world. We work with existing non-governmental and nonprofit organizations in the regions we serve. These local organizations already have relationships and infrastructures in the rural communities where we work that allow us to build upon and maximize existing resources.