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Carnival Children’s Charity Initiative
The Carnival Memphis Children’s Charity Initiative (CCI) was developed in 1999 to assist those who improve the quality of life for children of all ethnic and social backgrounds in Memphis and the Mid-South, and to spread the spirit of Carnival throughout the community. Each year, different agencies are selected to receive monies raised by Carnival and the Grand Krewes of Carnival Memphis at various fundraisers throughout the year. Since the inception of the CCI (a 501c3 non-profit), over $1,000,000 has been donated to local children’s charities.
Krewes for Kids
April 24, 2010
7:00pm - 11:00pm
The University Club
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2010 CHARITIES

MEMPHIS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
Nancy Williams, Executive Director
1085 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38105
901-888-4336
The Memphis Child Advocacy Center (MCAC) provides a warm and caring atmosphere for sexually abused children and their families to receive coordinated services. These include counseling, interviews, and a team review, which takes place when an allegation of child sexual abuse has been made. In this child-focused, child-friendly environment, representatives from many disciplines make decisions about investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases. Our team approach is what makes us unique. We have created a place where professionals can join forces to provide protection and justice. Memphis was one of the first child advocacy centers in an association of almost 300 nationally to bring key child protection and investigative agencies under one roof.
Visit their webiste: http://www.memphiscac.org
LEBONHEUR CHILDREN\'S MEDICAL CENTER
Kavanaugh Casey, Executive Director
50 N. Dunlap Street Memphis, TN 38103
901-287-6332
LeBonheur Children\'s Medical Center (LeBonheur Foundation) provides comprehensive healthcare for children in the Mid-South. Le Bonheur\'s commitment to excellent patient care is directly related to the Mission and Vision set out in the strategic plan. These statements are not merely words on a paper, but living documents that reflect on our commitment to do what is best for our patients.
Strategic Position Statement: Le Bonheur will be nationally recognized for the quality and depth of its services and its excellence in children\'s health.
Le Bonheur\'s Mission: In partnership with our physicians, to be the leader in children\'s health in the Mid-South through high quality patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Le Bonheur\'s Vision for the Future: Le Bonheur will be nationally recognized for the quality and depth of its services and its excellence in children\'s healthcare.
Visit their website: http://www.methodisthealth.org/portal/site/lebonheur/
KNOWLEDGE QUEST
Marlon Foster, Executive Director
590 Jennette Place Memphis, TN 38126
901-942-1512
KnowledgeQuest, founded in 1998, is an after school program whose mission is \"to vigorously equip youth in the Fowler Homes neighborhood to maximize their potential through intellectual and character development. Our strategy involves building the community by \"building\" the people within the community. Knowledge Quest\'s flagship after-school program is our School-Age Academy which target children grades Pre-K through 5th. Through innovative hands-on, relative and applicable approaches to academics, our students develop interests in academic subjects and make behaviour adjustments where necessary. The Teenage Academy is an after-school membership organization for participants in grades 6th through 8th that offers an awesome experience of intellectual advancement and character development. These programs serve over 125 students daily in one of the highest poverty areas inthe country.
Visit their website: http://kqmemphis.org/