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The Ivy Cup Charity Polo Match is organized by Charity
Network of New York City benefiting small charities focused on children's needs.
Some of the most effective and important charitable
work is done by the smallest and least known charities. Despite
their great contributions, small charities struggle to survive
and grow because they lack fundraising, infrastructure and visibility.
Charity Network was created to help these charities. CN consolidates
sponsors, locations, volunteer staff, and marketing assistance
to help produce fundraisers that make a difference. Small, worthwhile
charities gain both funding and exposure while incurring little
or no cost.
The charities we are involved with this year include:
Art Start aims to value and nurture
the voices, hearts and minds of under-served children and teenagers
and help them to transform their lives through the creative process.
The charity offers several programs, including the "Art in
the Shelters" initiative, which works with homeless kids in
New York City to help the children develop self-expression and raise
self-esteem through the process of making art. art-start.org
Lollipop Theater Network is dedicated to bringing
the laughter and magic of movies to children hospitalized with debilitating
illnesses. Collaborating with movie studios, LTN arranges private
hospital screenings of newly released films. lollipoptheater.org
The New York Opportunity Network develops future
leaders by introducing talented public high school students to career
development opportunities through relationships with New York City
professionals and private sector organizations. nyopportunitynetwork.org
Kreative Kids Foundation is geared towards giving guidance and support to needy individuals, schools, and towns. Our support will come in the form of scholarships and educational programs designed for schools or establishments such as Child Services, children's hospitals, orphanages, foster home facilities, museums, theaters, and other non-profit organizations.
 
 
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At the 2005 Ivy Cup, Charity Network recognized
the Fisher Foundation for its $25,000 grant to the New York Opportunity
Network (NYON). Pictured: Benefactor Chip Fisher and NYON founder
Jessica Switzer. Fisher was introduced to NYON at a Charity Network
function earlier in the year. See
full story.
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