Organization: CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION OF PROVIDENCE
Mission: TO RAISE FUNDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE HOSPITAL CARE AND EQUIPMENT FOR PEDIATRIC AND NEWBORN NURSERY AT PROVIDENCE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER AND OTHERS.
Activities: FUNDING TO PROVIDE HOSPITAL CARE AND EQUIPMENT FOR PEDIATRIC AND NEWBORN NURSERY AT PROVIDENCE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER AND OTHERS. GRANTS AWARDED FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES AT THE COLBY AND PACIFIC HOSPITALS FAMILY WAITING AREAS TO HELP MAKE VISITS MORE POSITIVE; SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILIES IN TRANSITION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES DIRECT AND INDIRECT HEALTH, MEDICAL AND SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME CHILDREN; FUNDS TO PURCHASE TOYS TO REPLACE THE OLD AND BROKEN ONES FOR THE PEDIATRICS DEPARTMENT; PAYMENT TO THE PROVIDENCE FOUNDATION TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL - COLBY CAMPUS AND PAVILION FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
CAMP PROV PROVIDES A WEEK-LONG SAFE AND FUN DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE EACH SUMMER FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL CARE NEEDS AND THEIR SIBLINGS. GREAT EXPERIENCES ARE SHARED THROUGH SWIMMING POOL PLAY (HYDROTHERAPY), ARTS AND CRAFTS, GAMES, PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPECIAL EDUCATION AND OTHER EXCITING EXPERIENCES. PARENTS ARE ABLE TO SHARE IN THE FUN OR TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SOME REST AND RENEWAL.
SEE SCHEDULE OGRANTS TO OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING CHILDREN. GRANTS WERE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:ARLINGTON KIDS KLOSET - PROVIDING PERSONAL HYGIENE AND HEALTH RELATED ESSENTIALS AND OUTFITS OF SUITABLE APPAREL TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN NORTHERN SNOHOMISH COUNTY.MARI'S PLACE - TO PROVIDE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN ART AND MUSIC FOR LOW INCOME AND DISABLED YOUTHS IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY. PROGRAMS FOSTER CREATIVITY AND SELF-CONFIDENCE BY PROVIDING ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND ACTIVE PROGRAMS.READINESS TO LEARN FOUNDATION - ADDRESSES LOW INCOME AND HOMELESS YOUTH IN SOUTH WHIDBEY AND COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS PROVIDING SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND INSUPPORT IN MENTORING/TUTORING.DAWSON PLACE - PROVIDES COMFORT FOR CHILDREN CAUGHT UP IN A CHAOTIC SITUATION BY WELCOMING THEM INTO A CHILD FRIENDLY SETTING THAT PROMOTES HEALING. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM HAVING A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT WITH MANY AGENCIES IN ONE PLACE. INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT IN CHILD ABUSE CASES IS STRENGTHENED AS A RESULT OF HAVING MANY DISCIPLINES WORKING TOGETHER TOWARD THE COMMON GOAL OF PROTECTING AND HEALING CHILDREN.
NTEE category: Health Care
Secondary category: Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines