Education Association of Passaic

Founded in 1933 at the suggestion of Albert Einstein, the International Rescue Committee provides relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development and resettlement services to people in countries that have been affected by violent conflict and oppression. The organization delivers lifesaving aid in emergencies, rebuilds communities, cares for war-traumatized children, rehabilitates health care and water sanitation systems, reunites separated families, establishes schools and trains teachers. Each year it assists more than 15 million individuals in more than 25 countries. Of each dollar the International Rescue Committee spends, 90 cents are committed to programs and services that directly benefit the people it helps. The International Rescue Committee has headquarters in New York. Its funding is provided via charitable donations of money, services, materials, equipment and supplies from both individuals and organizations.

The Association to Benefit Children, also known as ABC, is a nonprofit organization that serves children suffering because of abuse, neglect, sickness and homelessness. The organization offers educational programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It provides housing assistance, crisis intervention, mental health, and family support and preservation services. The Association to Benefit Children offers summer day camp and youth leadership development and mentoring programs. The organization operates the Echo Park Early Childhood Center, Merricat's Castle School, Cassidy's Place, Variety Cody Gifford House and The Keith Haring School. It also provides several after-school and mentoring programs. The Association to Benefit Children s youth service clubs offer classes in drama, dance, soccer, poetry, basketball, football and fishing for children between the ages of 13 and 21. The organization s The Jamie Rose is a supportive housing facility for homeless families with AIDS.