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Our Focus
We help children, families, and communities break the cycle of poverty by empowering people of all ages to dream, aspire and achieve.
Education
A solid foundation in education is key to success later in life. Your donation funds teachers, books and extracurricular activities to help get youngsters off to the right start.
Health
Basic health care that many of us take for granted can be hard for others to access. We ensure that underprivileged youngsters and adults have access to the health practitioners they need.
Community
Community is the family that goes beyond family. It is the people and places that we come in contact with each and every day. When we strengthen communities, we strengthen individuals.
Our
Programs
These are a few of our most recent programs. Each and every year, we carry out more than 1000 programs across the country, involving people of every age, interest and need.
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Eye Exams for Children
ButtonSight is critical for so many everyday functions, from reading the blackboard to playing basketball. We provide free eye exams and subsidized prescription eyewear so no child needs to squint when they look for their future.
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Toy Donation
ButtonSome children have more toys than they know what to do with, while others have few good toys to speak of. We strive to matchmake between toyts and youngsters in need with our yearlong toy exchange program.
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Special Needs
Bringing up a healthy and happy child is particularly challenging for underprivileged families dealing with children who have special needs. We offer daily assistance to these families, in the form of after-school help and other activities.
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After-school Activities
When school is over for the day, not all children have a comfortable environment to come home to. In our after school activity programs we offer a warm place to stay, study, play, eat and relax.
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Animal Therapy
Numerous studies have shown that being with animals helps people overcome learning difficulties, emotional challenges and more. Not every family can have a household pet, so our animal center enables children to enjoy the benefit of having a pet without the cost.
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Free Medical Care
Our medical center is open every day from noon to midnight to receive patients without appointments or referrals. We offer everything from flu shots to X-rays, and have a 24-hour call center for telephone inquiries.
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Our
Mission & Values
We are dedicated to provided opportunities for all young people to live a better life. Our donations are given to all children in need, without regard to their race, religion, or background. We strive to create a better world, and we thank all of you for helping us to achieve that.
We were founded almost 100 years ago, by John Smith, the child of immigrants, who grew up to love the country and the people around him. Smith started in his charitable activities by donating the farm where he was raised to start a summer camp for underprivileged city kids. Since then, his activities have grown, prospered and expanded.
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Our Board
The members of our board of directors are thought leaders who have made a significant contribution to our society. Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.
John Markson
Member since 2010 Senior Accountant Development Committee, Housing Committee, Technology Advancement Committee
Anna Sarina
Member since 2010 State Department Counsel Development Committee, Housing Committee, Technology Advancement Committee
Mark Reynolds
Member since 2010 Professor of Medicine Development Committee, Housing Committee, Technology Advancement Committee
Alana Breland
Member since 2010 Public Relations Director Development Committee, Housing Committee, Technology Advancement Committee