Corporations and individuals are encouraged to make a tax-deductible contribution to cover the cost of the following types of passion projects:   

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• Coats from Operation Warm for 25 low-income children and/or youth who are unable to attend school without these necessities. $2,000.00 

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• Start-up school supplies for elementary children in a single public housing development. $1,500.00

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• A musical instrument for a student who is a member of his/her school ban or orchestra. $500.00

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• One chartered bus and tickets for a resident council to take children to a performing arts or cultural enrichment event in the region. $1,000.00

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• Residential summer camp fees for a child. $500.00

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• Computer software to teach civility, cultural competence, or other social skill sets. $225.00

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• Develop and administer a survey to assess a community health problem. $3,000.00

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• Hire two adults and youth to operate an after-school program to assist children with homework and personal challenges. $5,000.00

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• Renovate a room (i.e., paint, replace floor covering, improve lighting, etc.), in the community center as space for a program to support elderly residents or disabled persons. $10,000.00

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• Furniture to equip a room in the community center for individuals with special needs (i.e., elderly residents, disabled persons, or toddlers). $3,500.00

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• Holiday gifts for children and youth with good school attendance and academic performance. $600.00

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• Incentives (gift cards) for teen mom/dads, grandparents who raise their grandchildren, foster care parents, and others) who volunteer significant time in housing programs. $250.00

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• Matching funds for a newly funded or existing resident programs that strengthen families and improve community conditions. $1,000.00

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• Fees to attend seminars and training (CEUs) to address substance abuse, family violence, money management, employment readiness, etc. $300.00

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• Baby travel systems (car seats, etc.). $100.00

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• Create a reading club for elementary children (i.e., books, education games, etc.). $600.00

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• Public housing choir (i.e., director, pianist, rental fees for equipment). $6,500.00

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• Other projects may be selected that are of interest to a sponsor or individual.