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In the United States, Kids with a Cause was one of the first to respond to the
Tornado of May 7, 2007 in Greensburg, Kansas. They organized a community luncheon so that families and friends could reunite. Volunteers used games as a distraction for children. Participants could win prizes that included
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Rodriquez Island, living conditions are extremely hostile with no electricity, running water, and poor housing conditions. While the Kids With a Cause organization tries to provide basic supplies for urgent needs, they understand that changes to the society need to be made to provide stability.
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Linda
Finnegan is a native from Southern Californian who began working with children at eleven years old when she created a local babysitting service. She holds a Child Development associate degree from the Child Development Consortium in Washington, DC. Linda was awarded with “Excellence” in all
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Before she became involved with nonprofit organizations, Linda was involved in several areas involving children including teaching, enhancing educational curriculum, direction of summer camps, and children's educational programs. She is also a published author and wrote and directed children's
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also contributes to the charity. She not only donates to the charity but participates in special appearances. During the
Biocath news conference on October 26, 2002, at the Pacific Palms Conference Resort in Industry Hills, California, the star appeared and performed for guests.
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thirteen areas of her discipline when she graduated. Her education focused on child psychology/development and early childhood education. Linda also received training in exceptional children and perceptual motor assessment training.
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Members are responsible for the development and implementation of programs and projects designed to improve the quality of life for the less fortunate youth. These programs help to fulfill basic needs and enhance self-esteem.
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In Fiji, the organization focused its attention on improving means of education. The organization was able to deliver 10 refurbished laptop computers that were donated along with large amounts of school supplies.
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Foundation announced that “a portion from the sale of each bottle of their newly developed children's vitamin and calcium formula called BioCalth Kids, will be donated directly to Kids With A Cause”.
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use training programs that Linda has developed. Linda's first step in the non-profit world was her position as executive director of the Audrey
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implemented through interactive programs involving celebrities and other youth volunteers. Their goal is "to provide solutions to specific problems affecting children who suffer from
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