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ESTABLISHED in 1958
as a non-profit public benefit corporation. Designated a 501(c)(3) charitable organization
by the Internal Revenue Service.
MEMBERSHIP is by invitation to women over 21 who reside
on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Our organization is 100% volunteer; we have no paid
staff.
GOAL is to promote the social welfare of the community by
financial and other assistance.
FOCUS is placed on groups which have critical, yet often-overlooked
needs. Our contributions provide assistance to philanthropies that are categorized
as follows:
CRISIS - Organizations
providing immediate life-threatening or critical needs.
INTERVENTION -
Organizations providing long-term needs of a critical nature.
PREVENTION - Organizations
preventing crisis situations from happening.
SUPPORT - Organizations
providing assistance through positive encouragement.
SERVICE - Organizations
providing assistance to the general public
DISBURSEMENTS total in excess of one
million dollars since inception. 100% of funds raised are disbursed to philanthropies
and scholarships.
FUND RAISING activities include a Holiday Luncheon
and Boutique in the late fall, a Spring Fund Raising Event, a Corporate Sponsorship
Program and a Direct Mail Campaign to area businesses and residents.
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