volunteers
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Kids
Most Valuable Kids
Live entertainment provides a positive source of inspiration for children in a world where there are many negative alternatives. Most Valuable Kids of Greater New York, Inc. (MVK) brings this inspiration, at no cost, to underserved children in the New York Metropolitan Area. MVK does this by offering children's organizations access to cultural events, professional and collegiate sports and entertainment events through an online ticket donation and reward system.
For more information, see http://www.mostvaluablekids.org/aboutmvk.cfm
Inner City Handball Association
ICHA offers the most comprehensive youth handball training program in NYC approved and supported by the United States Handball Association, providing provide creative, safe, inexpensive, fun activities that combine athletics and academics for young people from all communities of New York City and Long Island.
For more information, see http://www.icha.org
Health
QSAC – Quality Services for the Autism Community
QSAC is an award winning non-profit organization dedicated to providing services to persons with autism spectrum disorder throughout New York City and Long Island. QSAC provides direct services to more than 800 individuals with autism. QSAC's services range from Early Intervention and Preschool Programs for young children to Day Programs and Residential Services for adults. QSAC also provides educational and support services to family members and caregivers of persons with autism. All of the services provided by QSAC are geared towards providing consumers with a more independent, productive, and fulfilled life.
For more information, see http://www.qsac.com/programs.html
Shelter & Comfort
Jacob’s Light Foundation
Our Mission is to send our military overseas necessities and comforts from home. We focus on military without family or support from home. We want to give them the support they need and to be a lifeline from America.
We pack boxes with toiletries, foods and snacks, reading and writing materials as well as bug wipes, sunscreen, batteries and other necessities for our troops. Special items are sent for the holidays. We include letters from the public and letters and pictures from children. We also care for soldiers whose families cannot afford to send boxes to their loved ones.
For more information, see http://www.jacobsprogram.org/default.htm