Guide Dogs For The Blind Npo
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Abstract
Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc has a rich history dating back to 1942 in which they have provided thousands of people with guide and service dogs to lead a more independent life. The purpose of this organization is to help blind people between the United States and Canada to obtain a guide dog if qualified. This service is free to the participants and family. Guide Dogs for the Blind are involved from start to finish. It begins at breeding the puppies with the most desirable traits to finding homes for the retired guide dog and replacing the dog with another. This organization is recognized as an ONPO. It does not receive any governmental funding, and relies on donations, bequests, and volunteers to continue to operate.
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Introduction 4
History 5
Purpose 7
Type of Organization 9
Financial Resources and Statement Facts 9
References 11
Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc
Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc is a not for profit organization that has been helping people legally blind for over 50 years. They began with only a few members dedicated to helping World War II men that were blind, and now have thousands of volunteers, donors, and staff. Guide Dogs for the Blind have seen legislations passed through the years to protect and recognize the services provided by guide dogs. With two locations, Guide Dogs have graduated thousands of partnerships between human and animal.
The purpose of this organization is to provide independence to people with disabilities. Providing a disabled person with a guide or service dog allows them a freedom they might not have known. A guide dog will help maneuver through cities, malls, and buses. It is the mission of Guide Dogs for the Blind to provide qualified candidates between the US and Canada a guide dog. Services to a...
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