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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will KiwizKidz™
Light a Candle be online?
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The KiwizKidz Light a Candle Campaign will
run for a minimum of 1 year. Lit candles will remain online
at least 5 years. KiwizKidz will continue to fund additional
projects and we are committed to the development of continued
fund raising and services.
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How will KiwizKidz™
use the money?
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The KiwizKidz Light a Candle Campaign is
our first fund raising effort. Initially, the funds will be
used to provide immediate relief to homeless youth. This will
include clothing, food, school supplies, and other necessities.
Our business plan includes the development of additional services
in the coming months.
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Why should I donate?
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All of us know kids that are "at risk"
for violence, depression, mental illness, school dropout,
and homelessness. The effect on society and its future for
physical and mental illness is profound. As we successfully
create a global initiative, each and every one of us become
part of the solution.
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What kids will KiwizKidz™
Light a Candle for Kidz help?
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The Light a Candle for Kidz campaign is
committed initially to providing immediate relief to homeless
youth.
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How much do I need to donate to light a candle?
What is KiwizKidz™?
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KiwizKidz
is an organization developed solely to promote and effect
change in the lives of underserved kids in our society. It
is our belief and our commitment that KiwizKidz will be a
national leader in improving the lives of children and teens
through the implementation of our vision: Changing the face
of the nation one child at a time, one project at a time.
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When will KiwizKidz™
distribute the money?
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Distribution of funds will be ongoing.
We will publish both our fundraising progress and distribution
status quarterly - The first report will be published April
2010.
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Will KiwizKidz™
publish the results of this fundraising effort?
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Yes. We will provide ongoing updates on the
Web site. If you would like email updates, join our email
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Why are so many kids homeless?
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There are many contributing factors to
youth homelessness. Ineffective and inefficient foster care
systems, depression, neglect at home, abuse at home, drugs,
hopelessness, physical and sexual abuse all contribute to
homelessness. There have been a number of studies focusing
on increasing homelessness in this country. For additional
information, check out the Resources
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Aren't there other charities and organizations
already helping these kids?
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Yes, there are a number of organizations
striving to make a difference in the lives of underserved
youth in this country. However, with an estimated 1 to 1.8
million homeless teens in this country, which translates to
approximately 1 of every 6 adolescents expected to experience
homelessness this year, more resources are needed.
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KUOTABLES
Safety and security don't
just happen, they are the result of collective consensus
and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable
citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.
(Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa)
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