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Orphans International Worldwide (OIWW) is a charitable organization created to house and educate orphans and abandoned children.In response to the crisis facing orphaned children around the world, former investment bank employee Jim Luce founded Orphans International in 1999.
Buckner International is a non-profit International Christian charitable organization. Founded as a Baptist organization it maintains a relationship with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and the Baptist World Alliance though it works with individuals and organizations of all denominations and faiths.
Vigo County Home for Dependent Children, also known as the Glenn Home, is a historic orphanage located in Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.The main building was built in 1903, and is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2-story, Colonial Revival style brick building on a raised basement.
The Orphaned Starfish Foundation (OSF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on developing vocational centers for orphans, victims of abuse and at-risk youth.Through the creation of computer centers and a focus on the development of computer literacy, OSF creates increased employment opportunities for the children they serve.
Graham Windham, Eliza Hamilton's centuries-old "living legacy," [6] has evolved from an orphanage to a family and youth development organization that assists over 4,500 local children each year. [7] It has won awards, distinctions, and honors for its work.
The home closed in 1935 but reopened as an orphanage named the Berachah Child Institute, [1] which existed from 1936 to 1942. The University of Texas at Arlington purchased the property in 1963. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] On March 7, 1981, a Texas Historical Marker was installed and dedicated at the graveyard that served the Berachah Home.
Donations come from anyone at the convention. Cards from over 100 different card games have been used. Cards range from the most common to the rarest cards of games. People also donate time to help clean up, manage, and chat. 2006 Phoenix ConGames: $276 to orphanage; 2006 Gen Con: over $500 to Girls and Boys organization