What is The Giving Effect ?
A national movement getting food, gently-used items & more to people in need. From people like you!
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ArtWorks, the Naomi Cohain Foundation
Our Mission
To provide arts programming and supplies to children with chronic and life-threatening illness.
Cause Benefits
Children and young adults with chronic and life-threatening illness, and their siblings, throughout New York and New Jersey.
Needs
We are in need of art supplies for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. These supplies must be new and in their original packaging. Also, we always accept office supplies! view detailed needs
Tax Status:
Tax deductible
Acceptable Conditions:
New items only
Delivery Options:
- US Mail
- Drop off
In the Media
Giving Effect Pairs Nonprofits with Donors
"...Central to the site is a revolving set of "stories" about organizations and donations they've received, with mechanisms built into the site for easily sharing those stories across social media."
CIO.com - Dec'10
Local Charities Wish for "Regifting" this Christmas
"Sacramento CASA is a local nonprofit that helps children who have been removed from their homes because of neglect or abuse and placed in foster care. They are one of more than 1,000 cause-based organizations registered on The Giving Effect that are hoping to connect with new donors this holiday season."
SacramentoPress.com - Dec'10
Brooklyn-based website aims to change regifting
"Brooklyn-based businessman thinks that maybe you should do something different with your unwanted holiday gifts - and all of that stuff that you might use 'someday'."
Latina Lista - Dec'10
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