Mahalo
 

Guide Note

Champions for Children is a charitable organization that focuses on quality and affordability of early childhood education and child care programs.

Fast Facts:

  1. Year founded: 1996
  2. Founders: C.C. Baker, Jr., Melody Hughes
  3. Current head: Mary Ann Girard (Director)
  4. Headquarters: Tyler, Texas
  5. Email: mhjcfc@sbcglobal.net
  6. Phone number: (903) 592-1454

Six Goals

According to their official website, Champions for Children seeks to improve the following areas:1

  1. Existing child care programs
  2. Existing child care facilities
  3. Education of child care workers
  4. Parent education opportunities

The organization also provides aid through:

  1. Being a referral resource
  2. National accreditation assistance

Key Dates

  1. 1996: Founded as Corporate Champions for Young Children
  2. 1998: Laura Bush speaks at inauguration of The Rainbow Room project
  3. 1999: First scholarship awarded
  4. 2005: Becomes United Way agency
  1. ↑ Official Site: Overview

Categories

Groups and Organizations | Charitable Groups


View Note History

Champions for Children

Champions for Children News

  • Official Site: Champions for Children
  • Topix.net: Champions for Children
  • Google News: Champions for Children
  • Scoop: Recognising Champions for Children (May 20, 2008)
  • PittsburghLive.com: 9th Annual Champions for Children Benefit (March 1, 2008) WARNING: Pop-ups

Related Searches

Oprah's Big Give | The Red Cross | The Smile Train | UNICEF | How to Give to Charity Without Getting Scammed | How to Help The Less Fortunate During the Holidays | How to Volunteer | Henry Street Settlement


RSS for this page   OPML for this page    CC License 2.0
©2007-2008 Mahalo.com Incorporated.
Terms of Service bullet Privacy Policy
Powered by EdgeCast