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AMANDA CARES INC

AKA Amanda the Panda

Windsor Heights, IA

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AMANDA CARES INC

Also Known As:
Amanda the Panda
Physical Address:
Windsor Heights, IA 50324 
EIN:
42-1166117
Web URL:
www.amandathepanda.org
Leadership:
Charlene Kiesling, Chief Executive

Legitimacy Information

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Basic Organization Information

AMANDA CARES INC

Also Known As:
Amanda the Panda
Physical Address:
Windsor Heights, IA 50324 
EIN:
42-1166117
Web URL:
www.amandathepanda.org 
NTEE Category:
P Human Services 
P40 Family Services 
Year Founded:
1982 
Ruling Year:
1982 
How This Organization Is Funded:
Direct contributions and donated goods - $140,890
Grants - $31,250
Fundraising Events - $31,006

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Mission Statement

Amanda the Panda's mission is to restore grieving children and families back into the mainstream of their lives through innovative services that provide hope and healing.


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Chief Executive

Charlene Kiesling

Term:

Since Jan 2009


Board Chair

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Program: Overall Program Budget

Budget:
$99,710
Category:
Human Services
Population Served:
Children Only (5 - 14 years)
Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)
Adults

Program Description:

Amanda the Panda offers extensive, year-long services at no cost to grieving children and families. Services include weekend camps, support group sessions, fun days, school visits and holdiay support

Program Long-Term Success:

We celebrated our 30th Anniversary on November 11. We have offered free programming to the entire state of Iowa with a special focus on children.

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Funding Needs

Amanda the Panda is funded solely by individual contributions, corporate sponsors, and grants. All programming is at no cost to grieving families.


Volunteer Needs

Amanda the Panda has 2 full-time staff plus a part-time program coordinator. All programming is staffed by volunteers. Additional volunteers are needed for adminstrative tasks and fundraising events.


Request for In-Kind Contributions

A simple meal is served to the families before each support groups. Civic groups and local restaurants help tremendously by donating the meals. Office supplies, programming supplies (teddy bears, crafts, t-shirts, candles, etc.) and items to use for fundraising events (raffles and auction).


News

McLellan Marketing Group - Marketing Makeover
June 01, 2010
McLellan Marketing Group selected Amanda the Panda to grant a marketing makeover concluding in June of 2010. This includes a new web site, new marketing materials, a new video and signature fundraising event.
Amanda's Here Album
February 05, 2011
An album was specially written, recorded and produced for Amanda the Panda to offer another resource of support to children and families.