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National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame(NIASHF) |
In the heart of Chicago’s Little Italy, The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is a spectacular 44,000 square foot facility. NIASHF was founded in 1977 by George Randazzo, who is also a 2002 Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient. NIASHF is celebrated for its focus on values and sportsmanship; it’s world-class memorabilia collection; and its charitable programs, which have provided $6-million in scholarships to underserved children and generous support for physically-challenged athletes. Funds are distributed without regard to race, creed, or gender. With NECO’s help, the NIASHF is launching an education outreach program titled A Level Playing Field, which teaches children the importance of diversity in sports.www.niashf.org |
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Children In Need Institute (CINI) |
CINI is a leading non-governmental organization of India, founded in Calcutta in 1974 has been working to achieve sustainable development among poor communities living in the city of Calcutta, the South 24 Parganas District and surrounding areas. Through its field programs, training and research, the focus has always been on health of women and children, child nutrition and development, adolescent issues and mainstreaming street children through education.
www.cini-india.org |
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| Gift of Life International |
| In 1975, the Rotarians of Kampala, Uganda issued a plea heard by the Manhasset New York Rotary Club. Five-year old Grace Agwaru had a life threatening heart condition that was virtually untreatable in her home country. After a 5,000-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean to a hospital in Long Island, NY, Grace received the necessary medical treatment to live a long and healthy life. |
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| Today, more than 30 years later, Gift of Life International, with the support of Rotary Clubs worldwide continues to pair doctors, hospitals, and children with life-threatening heart conditions to give these children and their families a second chance at life. |
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| Children in industrialized nations are often diagnosed and treated early, simply because they have the access to modern health care. Children in third world countries do not have the same advantages and often die very young simply because they cannot afford or access appropriate medical facilities. Crossing ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, and international borders to offer life to those who are the most vulnerable to health-related issues promotes global understanding, tolerance, and peace. |
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Children are identified with cardiac-related or similar health problems in their home countries. Originally, the children were flown to the United States where a volunteer team of medical professionals would perform the necessary life-saving surgery. In the 30 years that Gift of Life has been growing worldwide, affiliate hospitals, medical centers, and health professionals have been established in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, reducing the need for extensive travel for our children and their families. To date, our generous benefactors and volunteers have saved the lives of more than 9,000 children. www.giftoflifeinternational.org |
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The Ellis Island Immigration Museum |
On May 9th at the 2008 Ellis Island Medals of Honor Cocktail Reception, Chairman Nasser Kazeminy announced NECO’s commitment to raise $2-million to support the creation of the Peopling of America Center. To jumpstart this effort, he presented the Foundation with a $100,000 check, and generously pledged to personally match donations made by NECO members up to $200,000. If NECO reaches it’s $2-million goal it will become the principal underwriter of the New Eras of Immigration Wing, which will cover the story of those who arrived from World War II to the present. |
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In addition to its support of the Peopling of America Center, NECO has underwritten educational materials distributed to Ellis Island visitors and educational materials designed to teach school children about our history of immigration and to promote discussion about shared American values.
www.ellisisland.org |
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Boys Hope Girls Hope |
Boys Hope Girls Hope operates in 16 U.S. cities, helps academically-capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential by providing value-centered, family-like settings and education through college. |
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When Boys Hope Girls Hope of New Orleans suffered the loss of both its homes after Hurricane Katrina, NECO raised funds to help restore and rebuild the houses. Due to generous support of the NECO family, the New Orleans’ Boys Hope Girls Hope have not only survived Katrina, but are currently thriving – and helping New Orleans’ kids do the same. |
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Too many families, however, are still dealing with the repercussions of Katrina. While much progress has been made and many people have been helped, there is still a great deal of work to be done. Boys Hope Girls Hope remains committed to making sure continued relief and aid reaches those who need it most. We are determined, along with the resilient and spirited children of New Orleans, to overcome the lingering path of destruction left by this devastating storm.
www.boyshopegirlshope.org |
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Concern Worldwide |
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Founded in Ireland in 1968, Concern works with 28 countries throughout Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, providing emergency relief and long-term assistance in the areas of education, health, HIV and AIDS, and livelihoods (including agricultural training and microfinance). |
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Concern Worldwide US, Inc. is an affiliate of Concern Worldwide and supports the Concern network by recruiting staff, supporting program development, creating public awareness of humanitarian issues and financially supporting programs. Thomas J. Moran, a 1996 Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, is Chairman of this exceptional organizations, as well as Chairman and CEO of Mutual America.
www.concern.net |
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