Sample Mission/Purpose Statements

1. American National Red Cross, Washington, DC 20006
   The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
   
   
2. United Way International, Alexandria, VA 22314-2045
   Mission: Helping build community capacity for a better quality of life worldwide through voluntary giving and action.
   
   
3. Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., Washington, DC 20016-8001
   A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need of adequate shelter.
   
   
4. Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. (CARE), Atlanta, GA 30303
   CARE's reason for being is to affirm the dignity and worth of individuals and families, seeking to relieve human suffering, to provide economic opportunity, to build sustained capacity for self-help, and to affirm the ties of human beings everywhere.
   
   
5. Tiger Woods Foundation, Inc., Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3500
   The Tiger Woods Foundation seeks to empower young people to reach their highest potential and promotes parental responsibility and involvement in the lives of children.
   
   
6. JA (Junior Achievement) International, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4103
   JA International reaches over one million young people in 106 countries by teaching the importance of market driven economics and free market enterprise through accredited JAI educational programs. Students learn about the role of business in a global economy and business' commitment to environment, social and ethical issues.
   
   
7. Make A Wish Foundation of America, Phoenix, AZ 85013
   To ensure that wishes are granted to children with terminal illnesses or life threatening medical conditions creating the probability the children will not survive beyond their 18th year.
   
   
8. Muscular Dystrophy Association, Tucson, AZ 85718-3208
   The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency working to defeat forty neuromuscular diseases through programs of research, services, and professional and public health education.
   
   
9. Doctors of the World USA, Inc., New York, NY 10012
   Doctors of the World is a non-sectarian organization, dedicated to creating sustainable medical programs that promote and protect health and human rights in the United States and abroad.
   
   
10. Kidsave International Inc., Washington, DC 20037-1037
    Kidsave International seeks to prevent abandonment and institutionalization of orphans, encourages family rehabilitation and reunification, and facilitates adoption. They seek to generate enthusiasm in individuals and government for finding creative and imaginative solutions to the problem of institutionalization of orphans of all ages.

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