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- EIN 73-1687650
- 619-857-7326
- 3679 Voltaire Street Suite A San Diego CA 92106 USA
- www.embrace1.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness
Mission: Embrace is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization rooted in mobilizing college student volunteers to serve less fortunate members of civilian and military veteran communities. Founded in 2000 by CEO Sean Sheppard, Embrace programs are designed to connect college student leaders to San Diego’s multi-cultural community in the areas of social and physical wellness through service learning and volunteerism. The organization is built on the philosophy that serving less fortunate members of civilian and veteran communities brings people together - irrespective of their race, religion or cultural upbringing.
Results: From 2011 – 2014 Total Value of Labor to Community: $606,931.48 Total Hours: 16,393.75 Total People Served: 45,458 Total Volunteers: 5,074 Total Homes Remodeled: 8
Target demographics: Mobilize college student volunteers to help less fortunate members of veteran and civilian communities
Geographic areas served: San Diego County
Programs: Embrace The Streets (Homeless Outreach) and Healing Our Heroes' Homes (H3).