Books For Kids Foundation

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.

Founded in 1991, Harlem RBI is a nonprofit organization that offers youth development programs. The organization serves boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 21 through its sports, education and enrichment activities. Its Rookie League program provides learning opportunities for baseball and softball. Harlem RBI offers social work services that include short-term solution-based counseling, referrals to outside agencies and crisis intervention services. The organization places youths in job internships with its sponsors and supporters. It offers nutritional programs to promote healthy eating habits, as well as projects focusing on teamwork and conflict resolution. The organization s unit, DREAM Charter School serves students in kindergarten through grade eight and provides several educational programs. Harlem RBI is located in New York City.