NELSON FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING CHARITABLE GROUPS
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The Wireless AMBER Alerts initiative is a free public service that allows wireless subscribers to opt in to receive Wireless AMBER Alerts as text messages on their cell phones by visiting wirelessamberalerts.org |
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Realizing not every young man can participate in the outdoor pursuits of the Boy Scouts of America and having been befriended by a National Board Member of Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Michael Nelson founder of the Nelson Foundation, directed donations and grants be given to selected Boys and Girls Clubs in several US Cities. The Nelson Foundation currently supports Boys and Girls Clubs in three New England States and two South Western US States. In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. Nelson recently commented at a dinner fundraiser for Boys and Girls Clubs of America, "these clubs and their after school homework programs truly are having a positive impact on inner city communities today and future generations of America's Leaders and Innovators." |
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Nelson Foundation Founder Michael E. Nelson, has directed financial contributions to various levels of the Boy Scouts of America and associated organizations including the Cub Scouts. Nelson an Eagle Scout himself believes in the character and leadership opportunities offered and taught by the Boy Scouts, he believes every child should be afforded the opportunity to participate in the Boy Scouts and the Cub Scouts. Through the generous contributions of Michael E. Nelson and the Nelson Foundation Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops are funded in poor rural areas throughout the South Western United States. Nelson believes the core values of the Boy Scout Oath and Law have shaped him to the man he is today, by affording the under-privledged the opportunity to participate in programs of BSA (Boy Scouts of America), "we are building tomorrow's leaders today", said Nelson recently at a fundraiser.
Scout Oath (or Promise)
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent.
www.NESA.org
Having earned the Boy Scouts of America rank / award as Eagle Scout in 1991, and desiring to continue actively to promote, support and apply Scouting ideals through Service. Michael Eric Nelson has been recognized as a Life Member of the National Eagle Scout Association. As an Eagle Scout, and supporter of Boy Scout Troops through the Nelson Foundation, Michael E. Nelson embodies the principles, oaths and laws of the Boy Scouts of America in everyday life and business practices. To Learn more about the Boy Scouts of America please visit: www.Scouting.org
To learn more about the ways Michael E. Nelson and the NelsonFoundation support the Boy Scout's of America please visit:http://www.nelsonfoundation.com/projects.php#boyscouts
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The CALL TO PROTECT campaign collects wireless phones to benefit survivors of domestic violence. Proceeds from the sale of phones help fund agencies that fight domestic violence and are also used to support the educational efforts of the Wireless Foundation. Other phones are refurbished and become lifelines for domestic violence survivors when faced with an emergency situations. |
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The Nelson Foundation supports the International NGO (Non-Governemental Organization) Doctors Without BordersMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF) through financial contributions and directly with personnel. Keith A. Nelson, the only sibling of Nelson Foundation Founder, Michael E. Nelson, serves as a logistics coordinator for Doctors Without Borders, Keith Nelson an internationally travelled expert on regions ranging from Western Africa, to South America and China, is a linguist with Master Degrees in Chinese and International Diplomacy concentration of Human Security, Keith is based in Barcelona, Spain. Keith works long hours and days at the organizations Headquarters and throughout the globe on special assignments. Volunteers and members understand the risks and dangers of the missions they carry out and make no claim for themselves or their assigns for any form of compensation other than that which the association might be able to afford them. In addition to his work and support of MSF, Keith Nelson represents the Nelson Foundation in the EU (European Union) including participation in various events sponsored by the International Group NetImpact which the Nelson Foundation is a LIFETIME member. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971. Today, MSF provides aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to those most in need. MSF reserves the right to speak out to bring attention to neglected crises, to challenge inadequacies or abuse of the aid system, and to advocate for improved medical treatments and protocols. In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize. The mission and purpose of MSF is inline with the core concentrations of the Nelson Foundation in providing personnel and funding to key areas of: Education, Social Development and Child Welfare.
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The NelsonFoundation is a Treatment Partner of MSF |
Doctors Without Borders Partners are a special group of donors who provide consistent and generous support to help us sustain our emergency relief programs. The aim of our Partners program is to bring our donors closer to our work in the field by bringing them in-depth information about our field operations through conference calls, web chats, invites to special events, insider letters, meetings and more.
We are very grateful for the significant contribution that each Partner makes to Doctors Without Borders and we hope to demonstrate our commitment to you by keeping you as best informed about our work as we can.
Visit www.BeThere1st.org to find out more
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CouchSurfing is a worldwide network for making connections between travelers and the local communities they visit. Participate in Creating a Better World, One Couch At A Time. "To positive impact people around the world and our environment through education and collaboration" |
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The Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County
Vision: A future free from violence
The Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County envisions a world in which all individuals are free from violence, grow to their full potential and have relationships based on trust, equality and mutual respect.
Mission: Creating a future free from violence
The Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County offers safety, support, advocacy, proactive community education and a network of services to all persons who are victims of domestic violence.
Confidentiality:
Our goal is to create an environment wherein our clients can make informed choices. We respect the confidentiality of clients to the greatest extent allowed by law.
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Micro-Finance is an idea which has been put into practice by many organizations around the globe. Chairman Nelson of the Nelson Foundation a strong voice in support of micro-finance since 1993, has directed the Nelson Foundation to support and invest in the works of FINCA International as this organization's mission: "is to provide financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living." directly impacts each of the five core concentrations of contributions of the Nelson Foundation: Environment, Education, Social Development, Child Welfare, and Animal Welfare. The Nelson Foundation shares the vision for the future of FINCA International: "to be a global microfinance network collectively serving more poor entrepreneurs than any other MFI (Micro Finance Institution) while operating on commercial principles of performance and sustainability." Through the generosity of the Nelson Foundation and other private individuals and foundations, FINCA today reaches 725,000 clients in 21 countries. "It is important for the working poor in developing nations around the globe to take an active role in their future through private enterprise. Whether the investment is in argriculture, as it is here, or in manufacturing or service industries, helping struggling entrepreneurs the world over should be the top priority of governments not just the private sector." stated Chairman Nelson in a release issued in June of 2008, after touring a small village in the interior of Spain, where micro-finance investments have produced several large fowl farms (bird and chicken) raising.
What is Microfinance?
Microfinance refers to financial services provided to low-income people, usually to help support self-employment. Examples of microfinance products include: small loans, savings plans, insurance, payment tranfers, and other services that are provided in small increments that low-income individuals can afford. These services help families to start and build "micro" enterprises, the very small businesses that are important sources of employment, income, and economic vitality in developing countries worldwide.
Because salaried or wage-paying jobs are scarce in many developing countries, most citizens earn their livings through self-employment, creating and operating their own tiny enterprises. But without financial services to fuel their productivity, the poor can never grow their microenterprises into businesses that help them escape poverty. The microfinance movement was born to ease the suffering caused by poverty, and to awaken the global economy's sleeping giant: the under-capitalized productivity of the world's working poor.
"Microfinance is an idea whose time has come."
—Kofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary-General
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Guardians of Israel provides food, clothing, shelter, housing and other urgent needs for all Israelis, including children and the elderly, who are suffering due to poverty, terrorism and war. Guardians of Israel program delivers food, medical care, and other essentials to more needy people than ever, while our bomb shelter renovation project ensures that more Israelis will be safe in case of war or terrorist attack.
Click here to learn more.
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Heifer International has operated since
Heifer International needs your commitment to help build a bountiful, just and sustainable world. The 9.2 million families around the globe whom Heifer has empowered through gifts of livestock and agricultural training are evidence that a concentrated effort can make a difference. Heifer International offers extraordinary opportunities for those here in our society to learn important lessons and be inspired to help end world hunger.On this site, you will encounter learning opportunities — school and community programs, volunteer possibilities and study tours — created by people deeply committed to ending poverty and world hunger. View each as a chance to provoke living change in yourself and others. |
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The Nelson Foundation is a Sustaining Sponsor of the Humane Society of America, the mission and purpose of the Humane Society is: "Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty", this mission is in line with one of the five core concentrations of the Nelson Foundation: Animal Welfare.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization—backed by 10 million Americans, or one in every 30. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals—a world that will also benefit people. We are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation and neglect, as well as the most trusted voice extolling the human-animal bond. |
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The Nelson Foundation is part of America's leading coalition of charities, foundations, corporations, and individuals through it's unwaivering support of Independent Sector.
Independent Sector is the leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world. Our nonpartisan coalition of organizations, leaders, corporations, individuals and foundations mobilizes the charitable community in order to fulfill the vision of a just and inclusive society and a healthy democracy of active citizens, effective institutions, and vibrant communities. The Nelson Foundation believes strongly in the mission of Independent Sector: "To advance the common good by leading, strengthening, and mobilizing the charitable community." The Nelson Foundation is proud to be part of this truly Great All American non-profit, with the vision to create: "A just and inclusive society and a healthy democracy of active citizens, effective institutions, and vibrant communities." |
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The Nelson Foundation is concerned with all those who are impoverished throughout the globe, under the direction of Founder and Chairman Michael E. Nelson the Foundation strives to provide equal financial and resource intensive support without regard for race, religion, nor sexual orientation. In keeping with these noble principles and with the belief those without the necessities of life resort at times to violence and civil and social unrest, the Nelson Foundation is pleased to support Islamic Relief-USA. Islamic Relief strives to alleviate the suffering, hunger, illiteracy and diseases worldwide without regard to color, race or creed and to provide aid in a compassionate and dignified manner. It aims to provide rapid relief in the event of man-madeor natural disasters. In addition, it establishes development projects in needy areas to help tackle poverty, illiteracy and disease at a local level. Islamic Relief has helped the people of Afghanistan, Bosnia, Chechnya, Kosova and Palestine, providing rapid assistance in times of emergency. Its work has quickly become recognized in this field amongst international organizations such as the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP) and the Department for International Development. |
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The overall goal of MIKE is to provide information needed for elephant range States to make appropriate management and enforcement decisions, and to build institutional capacity within the range States for the long-term management of their elephant populations. |
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Charles B. Wang International Children's Building
699 Prince Street
Alexandria,
Virginia 22314-3175
The United States of America
Phone: 703-274-3900
Fax: 703-274-2200
Hotline:1-800-THE-LOST
(1-800-843-5678)
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The Nelson Foundation is a Life Time supporting member of Net Impact (www.netimpact.org) through the membership of it's Founder and Chairman, Michael E. Nelson. As a Life-time Supporting member of NetImpact Michael E. Nelson and the Nelson Foundation join the ranks of well known companies including: Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Shell Oil, Dow Chemical, FedEx, Starbucks, Johnson and Johnson and many other Fortune 500 Companies. Net Impact is a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business. Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of leaders who use business to improve the world. Spanning six continents, NetImpact's membership makes up one of the most influential networks of MBAs, graduate students, and professionals in existence today. Net Impact members are current and emerging leaders in CSR, social entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, international development, and environmental sustainability who are actively improving the world. Membership of the Nelson Foundation and its founder Michael E. Nelson as Life-Time members of NetImpact fulfill each of the five core areas of focus for the Nelson Foundation: Environment, Education, Social Development, Child Welfare and Animal Welfare.
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The Nelson Foundation supports Norwich University through its founder's contributions as an annual member to the Partridge Society of Norwich University, Nelson, is a Graduate of Norwich University's School of Business class of 1997.
The mission of the Partridge Society is to provide the financial resources necessary to secure the future of Norwich University and to recognize and celebrate members of the Norwich family who are making that happen.
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The Nelson Foundation heavily supports the efforts of www.laptop.org which directly impacts several core concentrations of the Nelson Foundation including: Education, Social Development and Child Welfare. Laptop.org has a mission which is shared by the Nelson Foundation: "To create educational opportunities for the world's poorest children by providing each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered learning. When children have access to this type of tool they get engaged in their own education. They learn, share, create, and collaborate. They become connected to each other, to the world and to a brighter future." The efforts of the Nelson Foundation with Laptop.org take leaps and bounds to "contribute to a better world" TODAY! By giving children their very own connected XO laptop, we are giving them a window to the outside world, access to vast amounts of information, a way to connect with each other, and a springboard into their future. And we're also helping these countries develop an essential resource—educated, empowered children.
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The Nelson Foundation keeping with it's founding principles to "Contribute Towards a Better World", is pleased to provide Gold and Charter Donations on an annual basis to Special Olympics in three US States and to National and International Special Olympics Committees. Donations to the Special Olympics provide philanthropic support to three of the Nelson Foundation's specific areas of support: Education, Social Development and Child Welfare. The Nelson Foundation is pleased to provide special support to the "Peace Games" which are a model for World Unity. Special Olympics is composed of passionate, committed individuals from every walk of life, who recognize the value and unique gifts of people with intellectual disabilities. And, who together, share the common belief of dignity, equality and opportunity for ALL people. Special Olympics is a global nonprofit organization serving the nearly 200 million people with intellectual disabilities, with a presence in nearly 200 countries worldwide. |
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In these turbulent times the Nelson Foundation is committed to supporting those organizations which reflect the specific core concentrations of the Foundation, Stand for Israel is one such organization which supports three key concentrations: Education, Social Development and Child Welfare.
Stand for Israel aims to engage people both spiritually and politically on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people, by encouraging them to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" and providing them with the facts they need to advocate for the Jewish state and fight anti-Israel bias in media.
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VILLAGE BANKING:
Chairman Nelson envisioned micro-finance for developing countries first, in 1993, while attending University at Norwich University. In papers published in 1994, Nelson outlined a global plan for Village Banking. Today the Nelson Foundation works with several NGO's and other private foundations to provide Village Banking, FINCA is one of the largest organizations funded with resources of the Nelson Foundation and associated companies of it's founder. What is Village Banking? By providing very poor families with small loans to invest in their microenterprises, Village Banking empowers them to create their own jobs, raise their incomes, build assets, and increase their families' well-being. Here's how it works. Neighbors come together in financial support groups called "Village Banks." Individuals borrow working capital for their microenterprises, and because they have little to offer for collateral, the group guarantees those loans. As businesses grow, families earn more, purchase more nutritious foods, and parents are better able to send their children to school. After a year or more, many Village Bankers make significant improvements to their businesses, their homes, and their lives. Because neighbors support each other while growing their businesses, Village Banking helps invigorate entire communities. Village Banking is designed to reach the poorest of the working poor. FINCA clients—70 percent of whom are women—have no other sources of working capital. FINCA works closely with its clients to help them build their businesses so they can earn more, become part of the larger marketplace, and enter the global economy. In addition to working capital, we provide them with insurance, savings plans, and other services to help them weather crises such as illness or death in the family, or natural disasters. The Village Banking project draws upon many of the principles written about by Nelson in 1994, the Village Banking Campaign is headed by FINCA International and enables FINCA to more than DOUBLE its impact, using the power of microfinance to extend loans, microinsurance, and savings to more than ONE MILLION poor families by 2010, enabling those working poor to effect their own development by being productive themselves.
To find out more click here.
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The Farm Project
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=> Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture
=> Extreme Sports (Mountain Biking, Skiing X-country Skiing etc.)
=> Entrepreneurship and Intrepreneurship Capitalism Camp
The Vision:
Providing a path of spiritual discovery through dedication of one's life to the healing of the Planet Earth and Humanity. Mutual cooperation, understanding, sportsmanship and environmental awareness driven by a open and free global trade/marketplace via socially responsible Capitalism.
A vision of physical and spiritual Harmony leading to the ultimate goal of creating a cooperative Global Village dubbed "The FARM".
This community shall integrate Ancient with Modern Environmental technology, where people learn to live, play and work together in total harmony; demonstrating the true productivity of Spiritually and Socially Responsible Capitalism.
The Artist's at the FARM
Artist's Shall Supply a varied mix of media art; music; and imagery as a sublime aide to meditation and self realization empowering the short and long term residents of the FARM with serenity; peace; joy and a sense of an unlimited future.
The role of Artist's shall be to assist each other and the other residents and visitor's of the FARM with achieving their personal and collective goals aiding and speeding worker personal satisfaction and collective productivity.
Carpenters at the Farm:
Coming Soon...
Business-Men at the Farm:
Coming Soon...
Entrepreneurs at the Farm: Coming Soon...
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CleanH2O.org is the culmination of more than 15 years of giving to poor rural areas by NelsonFoundation.com founder Michael E. Nelson. Since his early teens Nelson has given generously to various causes and supported organizations dedicated to bringing Clean H2O (water) to the under-developed Nations and regions throughout the world.Today more than 1.4 Billion people world-wide don’t have safe drinking water. A child dies every 15 seconds from lack of clean H2O! One in four children who die before age 5 worldwide, die of a water related disease. Children often walk miles every day to collect dirty water to drink. Through the CleanH2O.org project the Nelson Foundation with your generous support can change all this negativity for just $20, less than the cost to fill your tank with gas just one time! Kenya, a developing Nation and home to the late father of President Barack Obama, is just one of many countries around the globe which is struggling with generating CleanH2O for their people.
Dirty, diseased water leads to a cycle of poverty and continued un-developed nations around the world, the Nelson Foundation through the resources of it’s founder Michael E. Nelson, is working diligently with other similarly focused NGO’s around the world to end this cycle of poverty, through the efforts of the CleanH2O challenge.
You can get involved with these efforts and help dig wells, build small dams, and put up water tanks and provide CLEAN and safe H2O for millions around the globe, helping with ending the cycle of poverty, disease and death.
Every year more than $100 Billion dollars is spent on bottled water around the globe. The United Nations estimates that if given just 1/6th of the money spent on bottled water each year around the globe, approximately $15 Billion, this money could cut in half the number of people without access to Clean H2O.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT CLEANH2O.ORG
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Feed Others .org
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FeedOthers.org is a project of the Nelson Foundation, the project has the lofty goals to assist in stamping out Hunger world-wide. Since the late 1980’s, Nelson Foundation, founder and chairman Michael E. Nelson has silently donated money each year for two primary charitable donations, for Clean H2O www.CleanH2O.org (a new Nelson Foundation initiative) and to FeedOthers who are starving around the world.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT FEED OTHERS.ORG
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The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Inspired by nature, there are 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors, working together to protect our communities and the planet. The dedication to environmental protection is one of the five (5) target areas of the Nelson Foundation, Michael E. Nelson personally pursues environmental causes, as a recognized Life-Time Member of the Sierra Club embodies this commitment to the environment. "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will fall off like autumn leaves." ~ John Muir, Sierra Club Founder.
Sierra Club Mission Statement:
To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth;
To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources;
To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.
Purposes and Goals:
What follows are the most general statements of the goals of the Sierra Club, starting with the organization's purposes from its Articles of Incorporate and Bylaws, followed by a chronological list of the various statements adopted or accepted by the Board in the last few decades that state the Club's internal and external priorities in the broadest terms.
www.SierraClub.org
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Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
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The mission of the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by providing comprehensive assistance to those in need of food, clothing, and household items and through individual and systemic advocacy for our clients.
Our vision is to eliminate hunger in our community. The Jonnycake Center was founded in 1973 by a group of four women who saw a need for an agency that could help people who might not qualify for support through established agencies. They named it after jonnycake meal, a basic necessity in colonial days, because their goal was to provide basic necessities for local people in need. In the beginning, we provided one pound chicken dinners to senior citizens. The Center was operated from a store front in Wakefield before moving to our present location at the rotary in Peace Dale.
Today the Jonnycake Center’s Emergency Food Pantry provides food to individuals and families who are having a hard time making ends meet. Households can come to the Center once a month and receive nutritionally balanced food baskets that contain enough food to prepare three meals a day for an entire week for all household members.
During school vacations we offer a Vacation Breakfast and Lunch Program for school-age children of clients who received free or subsidized lunches at school. This program includes school vacations in February, April, and December as well as the entire summer break. And our Holiday Meal Programs provide complete holiday dinners at Thanksgiving and in December.
Our Retail “Thrift” Store generates revenue that is used toward the Emergency Food Pantry. The Store is open to the public, but it is also a source of free clothing and household items for clients in need. We are fully stocked and our inventory changes continually. Clothing is seasonal. We also carry small furniture, books, videos and DVDs, small electronics, and a number of other household items. Come visit the Store... there is something for everyone!
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