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As mothers of children with ASDs, we founded MarbleJam Kids, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, as a call to action to provide responsible arts programming to children with Autism. Established in 2007, the organization started with one signature after school arts program specifically designed for children with autism.
Today, MarbleJam Kids is a NJ Division
Developmental Disabilities (“DDD”) authorized service provider of
creative arts therapies and enrichment programs for children of all ages: not
only for those with ASDs, but also those with developmental disabilities and
other special needs. MarbleJam Kids Center for Creative Arts
Therapy, located in River Edge, NJ, provides many creative options to meet
the array of challenges families face with today's growing population
of children in need. But in order to serve the many children with autism in our
state, we need to add another location.
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MarbleJam Kids firmly believes that unlocking the creative potential and building a safety net of support for individuals of all ages with special needs is the key to success. MarbleJam Kids has provided services to over 400 children over the past 8 years. Through collaboration with school districts and state agencies MarbleJam Kids continues to advocate program support for children and families in crisis. All programs are supplemented through the fundraising efforts of its volunteer board of directors; the mission of which is to provide necessary support for all individuals to thrive as active participants in their own communities. For more information about MarbleJam Kids, please visit www.marblejamkids.org.
WHAT WE NEED
We need another location within 30 miles of our current facility!
Without us, financially challenged families of children with special needs cannot access experience s that will change their lives. These are the programs in need of your support - today!
- Musicoterapia, a music therapy program
designed to meet the growing needs of the Hispanic community in Hudson County,
NJ.
- MarbleJam Respite Arts Program, an after school arts program to
meet the needs of parents and guardians who disparately need time off and help
with the care of their loved one.
- MarbleJam Art Works, an arts program for adults with
disabilities, focusing on life skills and pre-vocational training.
In order for us to expand our reach we need your help to
completely roll out these new offerings by July 2015!
WHAT YOU GET
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Happy families
and children who will thrive with creative opportunities!
With your support, you
will have the option to receive direct communication with monthly updates from
us - sharing details on those who are personally affected by your
contribution.
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Check out some of the perks!
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PLUS!!! - EVENT TICKETS, DONOR RECOGNITION, & MORE!
Most importantly, your contribution is a beautiful gift that provides lasting smiles...
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THE IMPACT
Continued support of our programs!
When you provide
affordable options for creative exploration in individuals with special needs,
you impact individual families and the communities at large.
This campaign will allow us to supplemental funding for programs, and to
expand our reach into financially distressed communities where gaps in services
leave developing children without opportunities for growth. These therapeutic
opportunities, where kids learn and explore the arts as a means and tool for
communication and well-being, give families hope. The need and the
potential is too great to ignore.
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Our staff is a key element!
MarbleJam Kids is
growing and needs the assistance of professional staff to ensure successful
outcomes. The challenge in securing permanent staff is difficult when
funding is not there. We know that with your help, we may sustain
supervision and continuity of care in our organization.
Other ways you can help!
We understand that not everyone can contribute, but
here are other ways to get involved:
· Share
our campaign with your friends, family, and community!
· Use
Indiegogo Share Tools!
· Contact
us about advocating, volunteering, or organizing a fundraising event that will
benefit MarbleJam Kids!
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For more information about MarbleJam Kids, please visit www.marblejamkids.org.
