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MLS Player FoundationsVarious Major League Soccer players and coaches, past and present, have charitable foundations to support numerous causes near and dear to them.Petke's Kick The Violence FoundationMission: To raise awareness and funds to combat children's violence, a topic close to the heart of MLS defender Mike Petke. Contact Information: Petke's Kick the Violence FoundationC/O Colorado Rapids 1000 Chopper Circle Denver, CO 80204 The Eddie Pope FoundationMission: To use the sport of soccer to help develop the mind, body and spirit. Objective: To expose children, particularly those who face special challenges to the sport of soccer and to provide low-income community children with a program that offers these kids an alternative to drugs, teenage pregnancy and violence. Activities: The Eddie Pope Urban Soccer League Soccer Program (created in 1997) and the Use Your Head Educational Program (created in 1998 that includes programs on nutrition, anti-drug/anti-smoking, anti-violence, mentoring). Contact Information:For more information on how you can be a part of making a difference in the lives of some great young people, please contact the foundation at the information below. The Eddie Pope Foundation E-mail: popefoundation@aol.com Website: eddiepopefoundation.com Just Jolley Charitable FoundationContact Information: Just Jolley Charitable Foundation24124 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 Telephone: 908-686-2600, x.20 Chris Henderson FoundationMission: To provide free programs and events to assist and motivate underprivileged kids in the Denver area. Contact Information: Chris Henderson Foundation19437 East Mann Creek Drive # C Parker, CO 80134 E-mail: chris@chrishendersonfoundation.com Website: chrishendersonfoundation.com The Nicole Megaloudis FoundationMission: To honor Nicole Megaloudis, killed on February 9, 2004 in an automobile accident, by assisting students who plan on continuing their athletic endeavors at the collegiate level, who demonstrate leadership qualities and have some degree of financial need. In addition to scholarships the Foundation hopes to make Nicole's dream of helping children, in other parts of the world, become a reality. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID: #20-0857290. Contact Information: The Nicole Megaloudis Foundation6 Delano Lane Sewalls Point, FL 34996 E-mail: remembernicole@aol.com Website: remembernicole.com |
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