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 Summer is certainly heating things up! Hope you are staying cool while still having fun in the sun.
Our spotlight charity for the quarter is Imagine A Child's Capacity, a Childrens' Charity in Madison, Wisconsin. We're also trying something different this time and partnering up with True Endeavors, one of our top event producers in Wisconsin, to offer a month long series of shows benefiting ICC. To check out the list of shows and learn more about the September Artists for Change project, please visit our press release:
True Endeavors And Brown Paper Tickets Present September Artists For Change
We asked the Director and Vision Educator of ICC a few questions about their organization. Read below to see what she has to say, and learn more about our Animals, Enviroment, and Human Rights categories! As always, more information on our donation process can be found in our Donation FAQ!
CHILDREN
Imagine a Child's Capacity (ICC) - Madison, WI
www.icc-wi.org
We had the chance to interview ICC's Director and Vision Educator, Kim DuBois, to find out more about the organization. Here's what she had to say:
1. What are the Vision and Mission of ICC?
The mission of Imagine a Child's Capacity (ICC) is to empower parents and other caregivers to confidently support their children's unique set of gifts and challenges allowing them to reach their fullest potential.
2. What geographical reach does ICC have?
The Birth to Three Program serves families living within the Madison Metropolitan School District boundary area. Educational Partners serves families and school districts across the state of Wisconsin and parts of Illinois.
3. What inspired the founding of the organization?
The organization was originally started in hopes of filling the need for a place to serve children with diverse support needs from birth to adult hood.
4. Is there a particular success story that stands out in your mind?
A personal success story - there are so many. The time I most felt what a powerful impact our program can have, came from the mother of a graduate from our program. Her little girl was blind and came to us at age 2 with significant delays in all areas of development. I saw the Mom when her daughter was 4 years old and she said to me "it wasn't until I came here and worked with you that I believed anyone else could ever love my child." I think the fact that we were able to help a parent view her child in a more positive light and help her see her daughter as a child first and as a child with a disability second, is more profound than any other measure of progress or success that could ever be achieved.
5. Where will the donated money go?
Donated money will be used to expand our resource library of toys, books, assistive technology and other specialized equipment available on loan to families with children in the program.
ANIMALS
Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption - Seguin, TX
www.sarasanctuary.org
>From their website:
Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption (SARA) is a non-profit, no-kill facility which provides rehabilitation to abused or abandoned domestic and factory farm animals on its 380-acre preserve, which also serves as a refuge for wildlife. SARA was created in response to the problem of abuse and abandonment of companion animals in Central Texas. We have been in operation officially as a nonprofit organization since March of 1996. As the only sanctuary of its kind serving Austin, San Antonio and surrounding Texas communities, SARA seeks by example to illustrate the value of companion animals; and thus the irresponsibility of allowing an unending cycle of reproduction, neglect and abuse of these animals. We have not waivered from our original goal of a true no-kill policy - the animals live out their natural lives regardless of age, temperment or health.
HUMAN RIGHTS
MANNA - Philadelphia, PA
www.mannapa.org
>From their website:
MANNA prepares and delivers delicious, nourishing meals, along with counsel and hope, to people at acute nutritional risk from life-threatening illnesses, helping them improve their health and quality of life. Each month, MANNA brings more than 65,000 nutritious, freshly prepared, home-delivered meals to individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, cancer or other life-threatening illness. MANNA`s small professional staff and 1,000 dedicated volunteers deliver 100% complete nutrition to our clients - 3 meals a day, 7 days a week - at no charge. MANNA dietitians promote wellness through nutrition education and counseling. Through these services, MANNA provides opportunities for caring people to extend loving support to families, friends, and neighbors in the Delaware Valley.
ENVIRONMENT
Friends of the Urban Forest - San Francisco, CA
www.fuf.net
>From their website:
Friends of the Urban Forest is a non-profit committed to the belief that trees are a critical element of a livable urban environment. Our mission is to promote a larger, healthier urban forest as part of the urban ecosystem, through community planting, maintenance, education and advocacy. Since 1981, we have offered financial, technical, and practical assistance to individuals and neighborhood groups who want to plant and care for trees. Each year, Friends of the Urban Forest helps communities plant nearly 1,000 trees. Our Youth program trains youth from underserved communities, and the Tree Care program aims to provide essential maintenance services plus educate neighbors on how to care for their trees. In all of its programs, Friends of the Urban Forest seeks to improve our CityÃÂs environment, build community and connect San Franciscans with the natural world and each other.
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