Kids Support Network works year round to raise funds to give assistance and support to local disadvantaged families with children mostly by contacting the general public by phone but not limited to such. Behind the scenes they support local organizations with charitable donations as well as raise funds for the Back to School Back-Pack campaign and Christmas for the Kids.\r
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It is unfortunate that not all will understand the dynamics or the fundamentals required to keep such a program functioning. While diligently striving to support those less fortunate over the years there will be some level of malice due to a misinformed populace.\r
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Please note, this organization has many facets and avenues it travels to spread support throughout the community including local churches, DSS, schools & shelters and yes while collecting the communities donations they do willingly offer to pick up non-monetary contributions for disbursement at no cost to you.\r
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FAI (Fraternal Aid) is simply for disbursement of funds. To quote Wikipedia: ""A benefit society or mutual aid society is an organization, or voluntary association formed to provide mutual aid, benefit, or insurance for relief from sundry difficulties.\r
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New technologies have provided yet more new opportunities for humanity to support itself through mutual aid. Recent authors have described the networked affiliations that produce collaborative projects.[citation needed] In modern Asia rotating credit associations organized within communities or workplaces were widespread through the early 20th century and continue in our time.[4] Habitat for Humanity in the United States is a leading example of shared credit and labor pooled to help low-income people afford adequate housing."".\r
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When choosing a charity it is best to consider the facts. Over time Kids Support Network has grown in it’s outreach capabilities and will continue to support as many as it can. All donations are 100% tax deductible, a receipt is given. No collection of financial information is solicited and is actually discouraged. \r
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With the support of neighbors and community it is proven that when times are tough Americans stick together. This link has been added for your convenience and consideration when researching.\r
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http://www.sos.state.md.us/Charity/SearchCharity.aspx.
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