From Maddi's Closet

From Maddi's Closet is a United States-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children affected by cancer. Established as a 501(c)(3) public charity, the organization was founded in honor of Madison Leslie Holmes, a young girl who lost her battle with cancer. From Maddi's Closet channels its efforts toward providing emotional, financial, and volunteer support to pediatric cancer patients and their families, particularly those whose needs are not fully met by existing assistance programs[3].

Mission and Activities

The primary mission of From Maddi's Closet is to bring hope, love, and joy to children facing the challenges of cancer. The organization accomplishes this through various initiatives, including fundraising for pediatric cancer research, offering patient and family support services, and conducting public awareness campaigns about childhood cancer. Its efforts focus on aiding children receiving care at major institutions such as Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Children's Hospital Orange County, among others[3].

Governance and Operations

From Maddi's Closet operates with a volunteer-driven model and no paid employees, emphasizing strong financial stewardship and efficiency. The board of directors undertakes strategic planning to enhance the organization's effectiveness, leveraging its clear mission, community connections, passionate supporters, and strong donor base. Youth involvement and relationships within the medical community are also cited as key strengths that contribute to its reputation and success[3].

Recognition and Support

From Maddi's Closet has been recognized for its impactful work in the community. For instance, it received a $10,000 award from the Expect Miracles Foundation to bolster its programs aiding children with cancer[5]. The organization relies heavily on donations, sponsorships, and donated services to sustain its support programs and research funding[2].

Impact

Since its inception, From Maddi's Closet has touched hundreds of lives through kindness and dedicated assistance to children with cancer and their families. Its comprehensive support and commitment to pediatric cancer research have made it a noteworthy contributor to the fight against childhood cancer in the regions it serves[1][3].

[1] https://greatnonprofits.org/org/from-maddi-s-closet [2] https://www.guidestar.org/ViewEdoc.aspx?eDocId=2174664&approved=True [3] https://lmlamplighter.com/2017/12/20/from-maddis-closet-looks-to-enhance-assistance-for-children-with-cancer/ [4] https://greatnonprofits.org/city/la-mirada/CA [5] https://www.loscerritosnews.net/2017/06/07/la-miradas-from-maddis-closet-awarded-10000-by-bostons-expect-miracles-foundation/