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"We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy."
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses through its wish-granting work.
The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on children, families, referral sources,
donors, sponsors, and entire communities. The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his
heart felt wish to become a police officer. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon,
reaching more than 97,000 children worldwide.
Although it has become one of the world's most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grass roots
fulfillment of its mission. A network of more than 25,000 volunteers enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve children with life-threatening
illnesses. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants, and in numerous other capacities.
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Kicks for Kids is a non-profit organization that has earned a wonderful reputation for providing at-risk children with opportunities to pursue
their dreams. Our teams provide interactive programs that directly benefit children who face serious challenges in their lives
whether due to mental or physical challenges or the environment in which they live.
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The Carter Center in partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of
human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
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The Carter Center is guided by five principles:
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1. The Center emphasizes action and results. Based on careful research and analysis, it is
prepared to take timely action on important and pressing issues.
2. The Center does not duplicate the effective efforts of others.
3. The Center addresses difficult problems and recognizes the possibilities of failure as an
acceptable risk.
4. The Center is nonpartisan and acts as a neutral in dispute resolution activities.
5. The Center believes that people can improve their lives when provided with the necessary
skills, knowledge, and access to resources.
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The Carter Center collaborates with other
organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission.
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The Interfaith Outreach Home
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Interfaith Outreach Home, Inc., also known as IOH,
is a ten-unit, two-bedroom apartment facility, where only two-parent homeless
families can live and receive support services while they become economically
self-sufficient. Most homeless facilities take only singles or single parent
families, but people need the support of their families during times of crisis.
IOH's focus on two-parent families allows the families to stay together while
parents receive training, find appropriate jobs, seek permanent housing,
strengthen family ties, and the children go to school. The average length of
stay is around 9-12 months.
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Families are referred from homeless shelters,
churches, social service agencies, and other organizations. Families must
consist of two parents, have at least one child under 17, and want to stay
together as a family. They must not have current untreated substance abuse
problems, and must follow IOH rules once they are admitted. Both parents must be
willing and able to work, and must have a desire to succeed and the willingness
to make the effort.
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In the last two years, 55% of IOH families
"graduated", meaning they stayed together as a family, found jobs earning
sufficient income to support their move to independent housing, and are
committed to keeping their children in school.
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