Mitchell Thorp Foundation
Carlsbad, California, United States
About
Founded in 2009, Mitchell Thorp Foundation is a charity based in Carlsbad, United States working on health, children & youth, disability.
The Mitchell Thorp Foundation is a US 501 non-profit charitable foundation based in Carlsbad, California. It supports families whose children are facing life-threatening illnesses, diseases and disorders by paying urgent bills directly, including housing, utilities, groceries, gas for hospital visits, medical equipment and ADA home or vehicle modifications. Families receive a customised care plan that can include financial support, mental and behavioural health support, home support, medical advocacy and referrals. Founded in 2009 in memory of Mitchell Thorp, the foundation serves families from across the United States. Its programmes include Medical & Home Assistance, Healing & Rehabilitation, Champion Day, ADA Conversions and a Youth Leadership Council. It also offers donor-advised fund options and accepts donations, gifts in kind and corporate sponsorships.
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Medical & Home Assistance
Health · United States
Pays for required medical treatments and equipment not covered by insurance, and helps with home costs such as utilities, food and transportation for families of critically ill children.
Healing & Rehabilitation
Health · United States
Supports physical therapy beyond treatment, counselling for the child and family, and sibling support through tutors and camps.
Champion Day
Children & Youth · United States
Provides one-day experiences such as sporting events, theme park visits and zoo trips for families facing a child's life-threatening illness.
ADA Conversions
Disability · United States
Funds accessibility modifications to homes and conversion vans for people with disabilities.
Youth Leadership Council
Children & Youth · United States
Provides leadership training for students in grades 9 to 12, who volunteer and support other kids in the community.
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Citizen of the Year Award
Success Changemaker Award
Community Impact Award
Non-Profit of the Year
Leadership Award
Starfish Leadership Award
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San Diego Foundation, Better Giving Program, North County Philanthropy Council, Nonprofit Alliance
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