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Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Emergency Assistance, Human Services, Public & Societal Benefit
Mission: The National Giving Alliance (NGA) provides new clothes, essential items and other services so that children and youth have the resources to safely develop to their potential.
Results: Since its founding in 1885, NGA has give more than 200 million articles of new clothing to those who are clothing insecure. NGA gives individuals new winter coats, a weeks worth of outfits, and other essential items.
Target demographics: homeless and low-income children, youth and their families
Direct beneficiaries per year: 104,000 individuals by giving them warm winter coats, complete outfits for a week and toiletries.
Geographic areas served: The Greater Philadelphia, PA area
Programs: new clothing and personal care items so that children, youth can go to school appropriately dressed and ready to learn. Children and youth who have new clothes for school are 70% more likely to attend and participate in class and activities. High school students are 7X more likely to graduate.