Charity Newsies presentation to corporate sponsors and friends of the organization.

1. “…that no child be kept out of school for lack of adequate clothing.”

2. Mission Since 1907 Charity Newsies mission has been to ensure that no child be kept out of school for lack of adequate clothing. Newsies completes that mission by purchasing new apparel and distributing it free of charge to school children in Franklin County, Ohio

4. In 2010, Charity Newsies expects to clothe more than 15,000 children

6. Who We Are Charity Newsies is… A volunteer-run organization – 700 members! A local independent 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization We are dedicated to helping families in need We promote education by purchasing new clothing and distributing it free of charge to school aged childrenin Franklin County

8. He or she must be in grades K-12

10. 1. Fundraising Newspaper Drive Annual Gala & Auction Partnerships with local businesses/ organizations Employee fundraising events

11. Smart Business Operations 2. The commitment of our 700+ members Wholesale Clothing Purchases Smart Financial Planning

12. 100% For Charity 100% of every donation we receive goes directly toward clothing needy children

13. Then How do we fund our operations? Our overhead and small staff are paid for by membership dues, member-only fundraisers and bequeaths

14. Cost to Clothe A Child for one school year

15. 2010 Budget Projected Revenue: $1,295,000 Projected Expenses: $1,789,610 Projected Operating Deficit:$494,610

16. You can Help… Please contact us Become a Charity Newsie Corporate Partner Corporate Contributions Individual Contributions Company run Employee “Clothe-A-Child” Campaign

17. Partners You May Know The Columbus Dispatch Wendy’s Nationwide Foundation Exel Tim Horton’s Panera Bread

18. Thank You