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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), with more than two million members and supporters, is the largest animal rights organization in the world. Founded in 1980, PETA is dedicated to establishing and defending the rights of all animals. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of beavers, birds and other “pests”, and the abuse of backyard dogs. PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.

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PlaySmart is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that helps underserved 5th through 8th grade students realize their academic and life potential through sports. PlaySmart was created in 1997 by a group of alumni from Princeton University who wanted to provide athletic opportunities to kids who would otherwise not have them. Since our inception, we have helped thousands of kids throughout the United States by introducing them to sports via sports camps, scholarships, and other activities with a sports theme. Presently, PlaySmart has operations in Denver (CO), Omaha (NE), Rye (NY), Newark (NJ), Oklahoma City (OK), Baltimore (MD), Tampa (FL) and Saint Petersburg (FL). PlaySmart is governed by a Board of Directors and is headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida.

As socioeconomic disparities often means that certain groups of children do not have access to quality athletic and academic programming, PlaySmart works to level the playing field by offering opportunities and programming that foster positive youth development. These include:
•Branded Programs (PlaySmart Academy)
•Scholarships (support of student-athletes to further their development)
•Partnerships (mini-grants to mission similar organizations, leagues and programs)

PlaySmart has invested over one million dollars since its inception back into the communities it serves through the above strategies. Thousands of young people across the country have been impacted. In 2011, PlaySmart took a major leap forward and launched its own form of unique summer camps in three of its cities allowing for hundreds of young people to play sports and learn crucial life skills. The camp program expanded to four cities in 2012 and was rebranded and named the PlaySmart Academy. In 2013, the Academy expanded to six cities. By introducing young people to new possibilities, we hope to broaden their perspective, raise their aspirations and level the playing field for all.

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Project Morry is a nationally recognized, youth development organization that empowers youth from at-risk, economically challenged communities to envision a positive future. The program features:
*Academic enrichment programs during the school year, anchored by a superb character-building summer residential camp experience.
*One-on-one mentoring, and emotional support, giving our youth, ages 9-18, the skills and confidence with which to pursue their vision, and achieve their life long goals.
*A 9 year commitment to each child, free of charge.
*An award-winning program that includes sequenced, age appropriate curriculum allowing for a seamless flow of learning and growth across the 9 year program

Each child benefits from a network of support and gains increased social skills, enhanced self-esteem, positive core values and a greater sense of personal responsibility.

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Project Night Night donates over 25,000 Night Night Packages each year, free of charge, to
homeless children who need our childhood essentials to feel secure, cozy, ready to learn,
and significant. Each Night Night Package contains a new security blanket, an age-
appropriate children’s book, and a stuffed animal — all nestled inside of a new canvas tote
bag. By providing objects of reliable comfort, Project Night Night reduces trauma and
advances the emotional and cognitive well-being of the children we serve.

Every child who receives one of our Night Night Packages leaves the shelter owning a book
which encourages reading and family bonding, a security blanket which can be cuddled, and
a stuffed animal which can become a cherished friend. We have one objective – to deliver
our Night Night Packages to every homeless child in the country who needs one.

Project Night Night is a tax exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Service code. We work with over 10,000 volunteers each year, and we are
the leading provider of nighttime comforts for homeless children.

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