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Feed The Children is a Christian, international, non-profit relief organization founded by Larry and Frances Jones in 1979, whose stated mission is "to deliver food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to individuals, children and families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty or natural disaster". Last year, Feed The Children shipped 183 million pounds of food and other essentials to children and families in all 50 states and internationally. During its 27 year history, Feed The Children has worked in 118 countries around the globe.[1] Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box: A Christian () is a...
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Feed The Children is currently the ninth largest charity in the United States, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, based on private support.[2] Feed the Children is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Downtown Oklahoma City The State Capitol of Oklahoma From The South Motto: Nickname: Capital of the New Century Founded 1889 Incorporated County Oklahoma County Cleveland County Canadian County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Mick Cornett Area - Total - Water 1,608. ...
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Feed The Children has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.[3] Additionally, it meets all of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance's Standards for Charity Accountability.[4] However, the American Institute of Philanthropy has questioned the practices of Feed the Children.[5] Charity Navigator is an independent, non-profit organization that evaluates American charities. ...
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The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP) was created by Daniel Borochoff in 1993 to address the continuing need for thoughtful information regarding the financial efficiency, accountability, governance and fundraising practices of charities. ...
Disaster Relief
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, Feed The Children reported sending over 600 semi tractor-trailers—totaling more than 14 million pounds of donated food and relief supplies. Between the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States and the Indonesian tsunami in December of 2004, Feed The Children reported sending more than 31 million pounds of food and relief supplies to the affected regions. Lowest pressure 902 mbar (hPa; 26. ...
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U.S. Programs Feed The Children’s domestic programs are focused on distributing essential items to needy families. Corporate partners donate surplus food and other supplies. Feed The Children's wholly-owned subsidiary, FTC Transportation, Inc., picks up in-kind contributions from corporate warehouses and brings them to one of five Feed The Children regional distribution centers. The supplies and boxes are then delivered to pre-approved, independent partner agencies that, in turn, distribute the supplies through over 50,000 feeding centers, homeless shelters, churches and various other organizations located in communities across the U.S.[6] In December 2006, Jones and Feed the Children, conducted the largest one day food distribution effort in New York City on 138th Street in Harlem, along with the American Bible Society and the Abyssinian Baptist Church. Over 10,000 families received a full refrigerator worth of food before Christmas. The American Bible Society (ABS) is a group, founded in 1816, that publishes, distributes, and translates the Bible. ...
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International Programs Feed The Children's international programs focus on providing food, medical assistance, emergency relief and sustainable development. Recent international efforts include the Frances Jones Abandoned Baby Center in Nairobi, Kenya, which provides medical treatment and safe haven for children who have been orphaned or abandoned by poverty and the AIDS epidemic. Other international projects funded by Feed The Children include medical mission trips and Builders for Children. Builders for Children provides volunteer construction labor for underdeveloped regions of Central America, Africa, Eastern Europe and South America. Nairobi (pronounced ) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. ...
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Financial Accountability & Criticism In 2005, 89% of Feed The Children’s budget went to program services (childcare, food, medical, disaster relief, education and community development). Eight percent went to fund raising and three percent went to management and supporting services. Additional information about Feed The Children’s accountability practices, including an Annual Report, Audited Financials and IRS Form 990 may be downloaded here.
The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP), a reputable charity watch organization, points out facts that suggest otherwise. According to the April/May 2005 Watchdog Report published by (AIP), "Feed the Children (FC), an AIP F-rated charity" and it "spends only 18% of its cash budget on program services and spends 60% on direct mail and television and radio ads."[7]
References - ^ "Feed The Children Annual Report and Audited Financials"
- ^ "The Chronicle of Philanthropy: The Philanthropy 400 Report"
- ^ [http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/3691.htm "Charity Navigator Profile"]
- ^ "Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance"
- ^ Charity Watch
- ^ Hoovers Fact Sheet
- ^ Charity Watch
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