[nukkad] CRY Organization

[Rashmin Sejpal <rashmins@usa.net>]

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URL: http://www.us.cry.org


                             Child Relief & You
                     Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) What is CRY?

  CRY (Child Relief & You) was started in 1979 as an INDIAN reaction to 
  the unjust situation of Indian children, by ordinary people willing to
  make a difference.  It is an independent organization; its chief 
  objective is to restore to children their basic right to food, shelter,
  education -  in short, a future.

2) What is CRY's mission? 

  In the words of Mr Rippan Kapur, the founder of CRY, "it is to make people 
  responsible for the situation of the deprived child and to motivate them 
  to collective action to change the situation, thereby giving themselves 
  and the child an opportunity to realize their full potential".

3) And how does it go about completing it's mission?

  The purpose behind CRY, was the realization that there were people with 
  full time jobs and family responsibilities, who have the means and skills 
  to help less fortunate children but feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of 
  the problem. There were many agencies doing things for children but who 
  were constantly strapped for manpower, funds and infrastructure. The real
  task therefore was to bring together these people and transform their 
  individual contributions - or skill, time or money - to resources that 
  would help neglected children.

  CRY makes sure that the contributions are put to good use by directing
  the money to its partner-projects, all of which are run by dedicated 
  individuals who work with under-privileged children. Released from the 
  burden of fund-raising, they are then free to concentrate on the task 
  at hand. CRY also provides whenever possible and whenever needed, 
  professional expertize in the form of training as well as material 
  assistance. This is done by continuous interaction with the project and 
  evaluation of its developments. 

4) What criteria is used to select organizations to be supported by CRY?
 
  While regarding each programme as individual and by its own merits, 
  the following criteria are applied.
   (a) Most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups :
       Children in Bonded labor
       Street and slum dwelling children
       A special emphasis on the girl child is given.
   (b) New comers to the field of social work.
   (c) Small organizations which can not get money from funding agencies.
   (d) Community development programs that focus on women welfare.

  Please write to cry@wnx.com for a list of the organizations supported by
CRY. 

5) Is CRY affiliated to any religious or political organizations?

  No. It is not affiliated to any political or religious organization. 
  It does not have any preferences based on political or religious grounds,
  while selecting the partner projects.  

6) How can an individual help CRY?

  There are  many ways you can contribute - naturally and effortlessly.
  CRY can show you how to begin.  You can :
   *  Buy CRY products (Assorted greeting cards, children
      books and presentation folders, etc...)
   *  Donate to the Education Sponsorship Scheme.
   *  Sponsor CRY ads.
   *  Donate your expertise.
   *  A Call for CRY - program with AT &T 
   *  Bridal Registry with CRY 
   *  Involve your organization: ADOPT-A-PROJECT scheme
   *  And volunteer any other help.

7)  What is the difference between CRY and CRY Inc. ?

    CRY, Inc. was set up in USA in 1991 to support the activities of CRY in 
  India.  In conformity with IRS regulations, CRY Inc. is an independent 
  non-profit organization (a public charity) with its own bye-laws and 
  articles of incorporation.  CRY Inc. obtained the tax-exempt status in USA 
  in 1993 after establishing a two-year record of activity.

8)  Are all US contributions tax deductible? 

  All contributions to the Education sponsorship scheme and donations are
  tax-exempt, and you will get a receipt. Obviously, the money sent towards
  buying CRY products is NOT tax-exempt.

  If you are an employee, please explore whether your employer participates 
  in the matching donor program, thus doubling the donation to CRY with the 
  matching donation of your employer. 
  
9) What is the Education Sponsorship Program?
 
  This is a program by which an individual can contribuet to the grassroots
  projects in India. These donations are pooled together to support projects
  run by social workers in tribal, rural and and urban communities all over 
  India.  You can send your annual contribution of $120 or your half-yearly
  contribution of $60 towards CRY's Educational Sponsorship Scheme.
  Or, you may donate any amount you wish.

  Again, If you are an employee, please explore the possibility of doubling 
  the contribution to CRY with the matching donation of your employer. 
  Several big companies participate in Matching Donor Program (MDP).

10) What is the ADOPT-A-PROJECT Program?

  It is felt by a number of donors that they would like to associate with 
  a specific project in India. But maintaining records of each donor's 
  association with a different project results in significant administrative 
  costs.  With the ADOPT-A-PROJECT Program, your organization can sponsor 
  a project either completely/partially and all your contributions will be 
  directly sent to the project, without any administrative costs of CRY.
  You will be informed of the progress of the project at regular intervals.

11) Can I be associated with an individual child?

  Since CRY doesn't have any projects of its own, it is not possible for 
  CRY to maintain a donor-project-child communication. Instead, CRY has the 
  above two programs wherein either you can adopt a project or donate towards
  its educational sponsorship scheme.

  Also, CRY doesn't assign a child to you in order to avoid the overheads 
  involved in maintaining the communication and keeping  a one-to-one record 
  (which actually cuts into a significant portion of the monthly donation).

12) How can I order for the CRY products?
  Please write to cry@wnx.com with the subject ORDER FORM.

13) Does CRY have a WWW link?

  Yes. Please visit CRY page at http://www.us.cry.org

14) Does CRY have an office in countries other than India?

  Right now, it has an office only in USA.  The address is 
  Child Relief and You Inc.
  48 Terrapin Lane
  Mercerville, NJ 08619.

  [Donors from outside USA are requested to send the donations in US $ checks
  or as money orders made payable in US $. (to avoid a large processing
fee).]

15) What is the program 'A CAll for CRY'?
  
   AT&T has this Association Loyalty program, which is being carried out
   through a company called ICM (International Community Marketing). 
   CRY enrolled in this program with ICM.

   If your long distance is AT&T with a monthly long distance bill of more 
   than $25, and if you register in this program, AT&T will automatically 
   donate upto 5% of your monthly long distance bill to CRY. 

   This will NOT affect any of your AT&T subscription benefits and services. 
   YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES TO REGISTER IN THIS PROGRAM.

   If you switch over to AT&T, then CRY will get an additional $6.
   Please write to cry@wnx.com for details on this program.
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If you are planning to donate, you can also get tax exemption and if you
donate thru some companies giving compaign it will benefit CRY much more cos
those company also pay the same amount what u donate.
Microsoft is one such company.



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