Charitable Partners
Goal: Interested in supporting children and families? Your wedding donations to this fund will be distributed by the I Do Foundation to organizations that are providing all children, youth, and families with the opportunities, resources, and support systems they need to develop to their full potential.
| National Center for Victims of Crime Mission Statement: The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. ********************************************** Weddings are life celebrations that fill us with the hope and promise of many happy tomorrows. The National Center for Victims of Crime brings hope for a brighter future to victims across the country by helping them feel safe again, renew their confidence, and take steps to move forward. Your support will help us continue this important work. |
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| Girls Inc. Mission Statement: The mission of Girls Inc. is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. |
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| Children International Mission Statement: Children International's mission is to help children living in dire poverty. This is accomplished through the generosity of our contributors by providing children with program benefits and services that meet basic needs, enhance their self-esteem and raise their physical and educational levels in a meaningful, lasting way. |
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| Save the Children Mission Statement: Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. It is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, comprising 28 national Save the Children organizations working in more than 120 countries to ensure the well-being of children. |
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| Global Fund for Women Mission Statement: The Global Fund for Women provides grants of up to $15,000 to women's groups overseas. We support a wide range of initiatives that strengthen the human rights of women around the world. The circumstances and issues that women face vary widely across communities, religious traditions, and nations. As a result, the work we fund also varies. We believe that women themselves know best how to determine their needs and propose solutions for lasting change. |
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| National CASA Association Mission Statement: The mission of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes. The National CASA Association speaks for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are involved in the juvenile courts. The National CASA Association works with state and locally operated, community based CASA and volunteer guardian ad litem (GAL) programs to promote and support quality volunteer advocacy to help assure each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home. CASA volunteers are recruited, trained, and supervised by local programs to speak out for abused and neglected children. |
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| U.S. Fund for UNICEF Mission Statement: As the oldest of 37 national committees for UNICEF throughout the world, the mission of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF is to promote the survival, protection, and development of all children worldwide through fundraising, advocacy, and education. Our work is accomplished through a collaborative tapestry of individuals, non-governmental organizations, corporate partners, faith-based organizations, the media, grass-roots groups, and children themselves, all of whom have joined UNICEF to help shape a world where the basic needs and human rights of every child are realized. |
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| Child Welfare League of America Mission Statement: Mission We are the Child Welfare League of America. Our highest mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families. We advocate for the advancement of public policy, we set and promote the standards for best practice, and we deliver superior membership services. Vision Our vision is that every child will grow up in a safe, loving, and stable family. CWLA will lead the nation in building public will to realize this vision. Values We are committed to excellence in all we undertake, with an emphasis on providing services that are highly valued and that enhance the capacity and promote the success of those we serve. |
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| Children's Defense Fund Mission Statement: The Children's Defense Fund's "Leave No Child Behind" mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown. CDF began in 1973 and is a private, nonprofit organization supported by foundation and corporate grants and individual donations. We have never taken government funds. |
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| Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America Mission Statement: The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, primarily through a professionally-supported one-to-one relationship with a caring adult, and to assist them in achieving their highest potential as they grow to become confident, competent and caring individuals. |
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| Global Fund for Children Mission Statement: We work to advance the dignity of vulnerable children and youth worldwide by supporting and strengthening grassroots groups and harnessing the power of books, films and photography. |
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| Free the Children Mission Statement: Unlike any other children's charity in the world, Free The Children is both funded and driven by children and youth. Our mission is to free young people from the idea that they are powerless to bring about positive social change, and encourage them to act now to improve the lives of young people everywhere. |
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| A Home Within Mission Statement: A Home Within seeks to heal the trauma of chronic loss experienced by foster children and to improve the foster care system by building positive lasting relationships and continuous connections through direct services, professional training, public awareness, and advocacy. |
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| The I Do Foundation Children, Youth, and Families Fund Mission Statement: Interested in supporting children and families? Your wedding donations to this fund will be distributed by the I Do Foundation to organizations that are providing all children, youth, and families with the opportunities, resources, and support systems they need to develop to their full potential. |
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