We Support
A Childs Place
A Child’s Place works to erase the impact of homelessness on children and their education.We began this mission 21 years ago when homeless children were not allowed to go to school.
Homeless children are living in unstable living conditions that include shelters, motels, doubled-up with others and cars.Because of the instability they experience, these children are:
- Hungry twice as often as other children
- Sick four times more often
- 2-3 grade levels behind and twice as likely to repeat a grade
- Experiencing emotional and behavioral problems 3 times more than their housed peers.
The graduation rate for homeless children is below 25%.
Source: National Center on Family Homelessness
Of students served by A Child’s Place:
- 53% are male/47% are female
- 80% are African American
- 15% are Hispanic Latino
- 5% are Caucasian
These kids are no different from your kids or mine.They have the same hopes and dreams as any other child.
Stability and education are key solutions to solve the homeless problem here in Charlotte. The relationship between education and income is one of the best-documented in economics:those with more education make more money.For every year a child progresses through school, the likelihood of being poor and homeless as an adult decreases.
The Dublin Dog Foundation
Established in 2008, the mission of The Dublin Dog Foundation is to foster the therapeutic and service roles of dogs in the development, support, and inspiration they provide to their human companions.
Its goals are to:
- Increase the service and therapeutic role of dogs in human health, development and service
- Generate awareness and support for national programs and organizations designed to foster the unique relationship between humans and the dogs that assist them
From local fundraising events, to the national raffling of specially created goods, to the online sales of branded Dublin Dog Foundation products, The Dublin Dog Foundation uses a combination of initiatives to support its giving. Regular reports on donations and updates on successes can be found at www.DublinDogFoundation.org
