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- EIN 26-3033847
- (952) 303-5421
- 5021 Vernon Ave South Suite 164 Minneapolis MN 55436-2102 USA
- www.abbeyshope.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Disaster Aid, Safety Education
Mission: 1. Promote awareness of and education related to child safety issues, including educating pool owners, operators, inspectors, and the general public about the dangers of pool entrapment, evisceration, and drowning, and the need for physical inspections of pool equipment;2. Work with the pool and spa industry to improve the design of their products, packaging, and warning labels, and assist in the development of product safety standards related to such products;3. Identify and provide support and assistance to organizations and programs that provide support, resources, opportunities, and outreach programs to children and families coping with serious childhood injuries and/or disease;4. Provide education related to, and increase awareness of, the overwhelming need for organ donation.
Programs: Public assistance: during the course of the year, the organization uses a portion of the proceeds from its fundraising events to provide assistance to other 501(c)(3) organizations with purposes aligned with those outlined in abbeys hopes mission statement. During the fiscal year, the organization made a contribution to the ymca.
spring education event: annual late spring event coinciding with the beginning of swimming season. Partnering with local community officials (e. G. , park and recreation, police department) and businesses, the event will focus on educating the public on swimming and pool safety.