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Continuing a long-running role as a Big Brother, Chadwick Clough has been involved in the Big Brother LA organization since 2002.
The mission at Big Brothers Big Sisters is to help children in need reach their
potential through one-to-one mentoring
relationships. Big Brother's goals are
clear:
* Strengthen the social, emotional, cognitive
and behavioral competencies of children living in poverty;
* Improve the
children's commitment to school and to
academic achievement;
* Improve the children's understanding of healthy standards of
behavior;
* Improve each child's
resilience, self-efficacy and sense of the future; and
* Strengthen each
child's sense of self-worth.
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Books for America promotes literacy, life-long learning and understanding by distributing donated new and used books of all types and other forms of educational media to organizations in the United States serving disadvantaged communities and individuals. |
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Portland Youth Builders is an orgranization that supports
low-income, disenfranchised youth throughout Portland in numerous
capacities. PYB was recently named one of the 100 best nonprofits in
Oregon by the Oregon Business Association.
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The goal of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants,
animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on
Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. |
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The National Association for Children's Heart Disorders, Inc. provides
support, education, and resources for families of children affected by
congenital heart defects (the most common birth defect) and/or acquired
children's heart disorders.
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Since its founding in 1881 by Clara Barton, the
American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response
organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral
humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross
distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural
disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services,
always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. |
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The Grammy Foundation was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture--from the artistic and technical legends of the past, to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public.
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First Book provides new books to children in need addressing one
of the most important factors affecting literacy: simply, access to books. An innovative leader in social enterprise,
First Book has distributed more than 60 million free and low cost books
in thousands of communities. First Book now has offices in the U.S. and
Canada. |
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Save the Children is the leading
independent organization that creates lasting, positive change for
children in need. Save the Children's programs in health, education,
economic opportunities, emergency assistance and protection benefit over
41 million children in more than 50 countries throughout the world,
including the United States. |
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California GreenWorks Incorporated is a
501 (c)(3) non-profit organization formed to promote environmental
protection and economic development throughout Southern California urban
communities. Our mission is to improve the quality of life through the
establishment and implementation of sustainable community-base
restoration and revitalization projects. |
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UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of
every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence
decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn
the most innovative ideas into reality. That
makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those
working with the young. |
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The aim of the PeaceJam Foundation is
to create young leaders committed to positive change in themselves,
their communities and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Peace
Laureates. A large percentage of PeaceJam's funding comes from
individual donors who make regular or one-time contributions to support
our work. Almost 90% of funding goes directly to programming and
PeaceJam relies on the generosity of over 1,000 volunteers each year to
deliver its services to youth around the world.
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During the Christmas holiday season, Toys
for Tots provides joy and a message of hope to economically
disadvantaged children through the gift of a new toy; a toy they might
not otherwise receive. Our gifts offer these children recognition and a
positive memory they will cherish for a lifetime. Many of the gifts we
provide, such as books, games and sports equipment, make a significant
contribution to the educational, social and physical development of
these children. |
