limited or no volunteer opportunities, conduct relief work primarily in faraway places, and limit aid to a specific location or cause, Caring Pals USA does not. We are and depend upon a growing network of volunteers, making up what we call a "Community of Care" across America. These volunteers identify areas of need in their own communities (perhaps a playground needs to be cleaned, a community center painted, funds are needed to pay for medical care for an ill child, or a local organization helping kids is deserving of our assistance). Our community of care then comes together to help. We do this by fundraising and/or organizing volunteer assistance. And because we have come together to support the children of America, we also have a group "voice" that gives us the ability to gain the support of city officials and local corporations in the position to help.

The combination of volunteerism and sponsorship makes Caring Pals USA a highly-effective and cost-effective network. Members of the network, we call "community members," help pay the cost of operation through a nominal subscription fee. Each member receives a subscription to the Caring Pals newsletter, access to our member site, opportunities to attend local meet-ups, and to participate in the various Care programs, and a membership card entitling them to take advantage of various offers from participating merchants. (Members are also encouraged to contribute to the newsletter, to nominate children and organizations in their area in need of our assistance, and to participate in our various initiatives to the extent they are able.) Members are not obligated to participate in any program.

Our newest initiative, is the unique and exciting Performing Arts Project. An individual, group or business may sponsor an entertainer (violinist, floutist, dancer, story-teller, juggler, etc.) to perform at any public space, or with permission, at schools and businesses. For example, anyone could sponsor a strolling violinist to play for several hours at a local park. Or a magician to do a show and/or workshop at an interested school or community center. Or a bank or restaurant may sponsor a solo musician to play background music for their customers. Entertainers do not solicit donations, the nominal cost of sponsorship compensates the entertainer and helps support Caring Pals USA. This project aids kids while supporting the arts, and enlivening communities!

For more information on Caring Pals USA, to become a sponsor or member of our community of care, to volunteer or otherwise support our activities, or to send us a comment or question, please visit: www.CaringPals.org or write to us at the address below. If this information sheet, has been provided to you by one of our members, please provide us with that member's name or membership ID number when you visit.

Thank you for caring.