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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center shines a light on the story of the Holocaust and Eva Kor to illuminate the world with hope, healing, respect, and responsibility.
Results: Although CANDLES is located in Terre Haute, IN, the museum's and Eva Kor's message has reached people all over the world. In September 2017, Eva's story reached over 150 million people through Buzzfeed. The museum's annual trip with Eva to Auschwitz draws 100-150 participants, national and international, each year. CANDLES programs are shared via live stream with over 13,000 Facebook followers from all over the the world.
Target demographics: students, leaders, community members, civic groups, educators, counselors, and visitors of all walks of life
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 10,000 museum visitors of all ages, national and international
Geographic areas served: Located in Terre Haute, IN, with national and international reach
Programs: the "Be the Change" film and speaker series, the "Community Conversations" series on important local and global topics, the summer trip to Auschwitz with Holocaust survivor Eva Kor, and projects dedicated to preserving survivor testimony for future generations.
The true Candles mission statement: CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center strives for the elimination of hatred and prejudice from our world. CANDLES pursues this goal through education about the Holocaust and the power of forgiveness. Personal accounts, programs, activities, and the museum facilities and resources are used to educate students, teachers, and the general public.
