Organizations Focusing on Children's Health and Wellbeing, Learning and
Literacy and Girls' Self-Esteem in 21 States Receive More Than $400,000
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mattel Children's
Foundation announced today the recipients of its first round of domestic
grants, representing the first time the Foundation awarded funds through its
online, unsolicited grant application program. Thirty-eight nonprofit
organizations directly serving children in need in 21 states will receive
grants in the range of $3,000 to $25,000. Average grant amounts were $10,000
per organization. More than $400,000 is being awarded through the process.
"The Foundation is excited to be able to award such a diverse group of
organizations that support our mission of making a meaningful difference, one
child at a time. In partnership with these organizations, the Mattel
Children's Foundation will improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of
children in need throughout the United States," said Kevin Farr, chairman of
the Mattel Children's Foundation and chief financial officer of Mattel, Inc.
The grants represent one of the Mattel Children's Foundation's new
programs announced earlier this year as part of the Foundation's relaunch.
Through these domestic grants, the Foundation expects to help improve the
lives of children in need throughout the U.S. The organizations that are
receiving grants were selected based on their direct impact on children in
need and their focus on one of the Foundation's three priority areas: health
and wellbeing; learning and literacy; and girls self-esteem and self
empowerment.
"This has been an exciting process for the Mattel Children's Foundation,"
said Deidre Lind, executive director and manager, Mattel Children's Foundation
and Corporate Philanthropy. "We received more than 1,200 applications from
organizations throughout the United States in this first round. While the
decisions have been difficult, we look forward to partnering with these 38
organizations chosen to make a difference in the lives of children throughout
the United States."
The organizations represent a diverse group of nonprofits that manage
programs with proven results. Some examples include:
Row New York: Using a unique blend of competitive rowing and academic
programming, Row New York serves at-risk, underprivileged teenage girls in New
York City.
Discovery Arts, California: Through the Arts Adventures Program,
Discovery Arts supports the emotional wellbeing of children with cancer and
other life threatening illnesses undergoing treatment in Southern California
hospitals. Activities include music, dance, art and drama, providing a
positive outlet for children coping with the devastation of an illness.
Carolina Canines for Service, North Carolina: Paws for Reading! will
improve the literacy of children by developing their reading skills through
reading aloud to registered therapy dogs without the pressure of reading aloud
to peers.
Das Deutsch Center for Special Needs Children, Ohio: Providing access to
health services for special needs children in this rural region, Das Deutsch
provides culturally-appropriate medical care and support services to children
and families in this predominantly Amish community.
For a full listing of grant recipients, please see attached page or visit:
http://www.Mattel.com/About_Us/Philanthropy/.
The Mattel Children's Foundation will award a second round of grants in
December 2005 using the same guidelines. Applications are available from July
1 to September 30 and can be accessed at
http://www.Mattel.com/About_Us/Philanthropy/.
About the Mattel Children's Foundation
The Mattel Children's Foundation was established in 1978. With a vision
of "making a meaningful difference, one child at a time," the Foundation
provides cash grants through domestic and international grantmaking programs,
as well as international scholarships to children of employees, matching gifts
and volunteer grants for Mattel employees. In addition, the Foundation
continues its tradition of partnering with exemplary nonprofit partners. In
2005, Mattel will partner with Special Olympics, Save the Children, the Mattel
Children's Hospital at UCLA, the National Association of Children's Hospitals
and Related Institutions (NACHRI) and the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation
(CAAF). The Mattel Children's Foundation is funded exclusively by cash
donations from Mattel, Inc.
2005 First Round Grant Recipients
Priority Area: Girls Self-Esteem and Self-Empowerment
A&A Cottages Mesa, AZ
Tree Musketeers El Segundo, CA
Girls in the Game Chicago, IL
Community Bridges, Inc. Silver Spring, MD
Sistahs Reachin Out Detroit, MI
Row New York New York, NY
Priority Area: Health & Wellbeing of Children
Parents & Children Together Decatur, AL
Community Services Clearing House Fort Smith, AR
Discovery Arts Tustin, CA
Early Childhood Counseling Center Cameron Park, CA
Mychal's Learning Place Hawthorne, CA
P.S. I Love You Redondo Beach, CA
Peace4Kids Los Angeles, CA
Serenity Village Irvine, CA
Playing for Keeps Chicago, IL
TOPF Center for Dance Education Boston, MA
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Buffalo, NY
Songs of Love Foundation Forest Hills, NY
Das Deutsch Center for Special Needs Children Middlefield, OH
Victory Gallop Akron, OH
Community Cycling Center Portland, OR
Neighborhood Bike Works Philadelphia, PA
Progressive Education Children in the Arts/
Caitlin's Smiles Dauphin, PA
JumpStart Performance San Antonio, TX
Priority Area: Literacy & Learning
L.A. Scores Los Angeles, CA
Bookends West Hills, CA
Computer Access Center Los Angeles, CA
Rainbow Services San Pedro, CA
Read to Grow Branford, CT
Omosaze, Inc. Mableton, GA
Life's Missing Link Minneapolis, MN
Carolina Canines For Service Wilmington, NC
Northeast Family Center Lincoln, NE
Trenton Community Music School Trenton, NJ
The Reading Team New York, NY
Summit Educational Resources, Inc. Tonawanda, NY
Kids on the Rise Crossville, TN
The Reading Connection Arlington, VA
SOURCE The Mattel Children's Foundation
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Jules Andres, Corporate Communications,
Mattel, Inc., +1-310-252-3529, Jules.Andres@mattel.com
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