Let Kids Be Kids Inc.
Mission Statement
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At Let Kids Be Kids we advocate for those that are poor, homeless, sick, displaced or looking for assistance with
making their lives slightly better.
We also add our voice for those that cannot speak, those in the animal kingdom that are at risk due to environmental challenges etc.
See our website for more information.
Let Kids Be Kids
Focus Areas:
- Children, Education, Environment, Health, Human Rights, Poverty, Gender & Equality, Animals
Countries Served:
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Australia
Guatemala
Honduras
Ireland
Jamaica
United States
Background:
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Date Founded: 2000Number of Staff: 9Description of Services:
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Advocacy, educational outreach and the orchestration of volunteers to work directly with the poor, homeless, HIV/AIDS, victims of natural calamities, animal rights/endangered species and the defenseless in war torn areas.
We solicit and distribute funds to shelters for operating expenses, meals, supplies and emergency requests. We also pass along donations to organizations we support through our volunteerism, writings, photography, and film. We speak at schools and with service groups about the books "View from the Tent", "Ice" and "Trust Kids" that deal with poverty, HIV/AIDS and the benefits of incorporating ideas from young people.
In Australia our outreach is to various Aboriginal tribes.
History:-
"Advocacy for Those Seeking a Voice."
We chose the name Let Kids Be Kids as often the young are the most at risk.
The company was founded to offer opportunities through advocacy, involvement and experience in community service and action.
We were born out of positive experiences dealing with young people and others, in Russia, Finland, Australia, East Timor, Iraq, Viet Nam, Guatemala and the USA.
Those experiences were with kids, and adults, who are at risk due to economic, physical, natural and acts of war.
We believe that given the respect, recognition and opportunity young people can change the world.
See:www.letkidsbekids.org to view biographies.
Accomplishments & Progress:-
For six years I have remained a host in a homeless drop in site that supports meals, showers, cleaning clothes etc.
*Thousands of meals to the homeless in 2008-2019
*Recognition from Seattle University for Community Service
*HIV/AIDS conference in San Pedro Sula and Negril, Jamaica. Ongoing educational outreach.
Recognition from the Legislature, State of Washington, for community involvement.
*Participated with relief group in Indonesia for tsunami victims.
*Ongoing outreach program to Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal tribes.
*Participated in post Katrina relief and reconstruction.
*Speaking engagements with over eleven thousand students on poverty/homelessness, HIV/AIDS and Environmental issues.
See: http://www.letkidsbekids.org
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Advocacy, educational outreach and the orchestration of volunteers to work directly with the poor, homeless, HIV/AIDS, victims of natural calamities, animal rights/endangered species and the defenseless in war torn areas.
Additional Background Information:
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The following are a few of the recognitions to our work:
* KING Television, Girls and Friend with AIDS, listed as one of favorites by anchor
* Writers Union/AFL-CIO support to Youth Advocacy work in strengthening
school curriculums.
* State of Washington Resolution #4652 honoring my work with young people.
* Women's Rights Advocacy-KOMO Television Interview
* Girls Service to AIDS Patient - KING Television Segment
* Congressman Jim McDermott letter of support for kids outreach.
* Salvation Army recognition of our work with kids and the elderly.
* Children's Hospital recognition of support from students to kids in the hospital.
* Eileen Cody, State Rep., recognition and thanks for work with
students and community programs and outreach.
* Duwamish Nation, recognition of support of kids to tribal identity.
See Let Kids Be Kids for more information on who we are and the services we provide.
Local Partners:
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Greater Seattle Cares
American Cancer Society - Road to Recovery
Washington State Coalition on ending the Death Penalty
Seattle Mennonite Church - Lake City Task Force on Homelessness
Seattle University Care Teams
Multifaith Works HIV/AIDS
HIV Stops with Me
Magis
Council of Churches
University of Washington
King County Coalition on Homelessness
Additional Affiliations:
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Advocacy Committee for Endangered Species - Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle
American Cancer Society "Road to Recovery"
Lake City Task Force on Homelessness
Seattle Mennonite Church
Woodland Park Zoo
Multifaith Cares
Seattle University
University of Washington
Seattle Pacific University
Saint Marks Cathedral
Balcoomb, Queensland
Sanctuary
Greater Seattle Cares
King County Coalition on Homelessness
Share/wheel
Kids on the Streets
Catholic Community Services
Quality Check:
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Financial Information Verified Year 2012 Total Revenue: $3,000 Expenses: Program Services Expenses: $0 (0% of total)Management & General Expenses: $0 (0% of total)Fundraising Expenses: $0 (0% of total)Total Expenses: $0
Officers and Board:
Contact:
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Address: 9559 Sand Point Way NE
Suite B1
Seattle , WA 98115
United States
Phone: 206-604-6679 Fax: Web: http://www.letkidsbekids.org
Photos:
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Making a Difference!! View Full Size Kids at Seattle AIDS Walk View Full Size Beyond the Black Stump View Full Size Village kids View Full Size Young artist View Full Size Hungry Kids! View Full Size Guatemalan girl View Full Size Wolves View Full Size Alone! View Full Size Pete View Full Size
