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 Too… Become a Charity Newsies School Partner Homeroom Clothe a Child Competition Teacher Student Competitions Hearts for Charity Newsies Fundraiser

17. Fun in Bexley means clothing for peers For nearly 64 years Bexley students have been raising money for Charity Newsies. Last year students raised more than $14,500 to help students in need of clothing. Fun and creativity drive the scholastic fundraisers

18. Thank You