2006 Audited Financials and Annual Report

a
Volunteer Mobilization
and Action Centers in 2006
48 events. 17 Action Centers. 500 volunteers.
Here’s a glimpse of the multiplying impact in 2006 towards spreading
awareness about underprivileged children.
CRY Walk 2006
CRY Walk 2006 for Child Relief was organized for the third consecutive year, with the
support and efforts of over 100 volunteers across 8 Action Centers (ACs). It was a
series of walkathon events, which started in Boston on August 26, 2006 and
continued across Portland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, San Francisco, Bay Area, RaleighDurham and Southern California. The event culminated in Lexington on October 28,
2006.
The event provided hundreds of walkers with an opportunity to support a cause they
believe in. In some cities, the event has come to symbolize not just a fundraising
activity but also entertainment for the whole family–games, food, magic show,
music–ensuring that all individuals can participate in this movement in some form or
the other.
a) Boston AC | 75 participants: The event was held at the Minuteman Park in
Alewife on August 23, 2006.
b) Raleigh–Durham AC: Families in groups, young adults, parents with strollers were
a common sight. The event was sponsored by Bamboo Garden Restaurant, Real
Triangle Properties, Shah Capital Management and Galaxy Cinema. Deepak
Sirdeshmukh, who walked with his three children aged 5–7 years, said “I want my
children to be aware of the CRY America cause and get them involved at an early
stage.”
List of Action Centers (AC)
in 2006
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.
xvi.
xvii.
Boston
Chicago
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Southern California
New York/New Jersey
Raleigh-Durham
Seattle
Indianapolis
Bay Area
College Station
Portland
Lexington
Detroit
Washington DC
Richmond
Atlanta
c) Pittsburgh AC | 70 participants: The Walkathon was held on September 17, 2006
at the scenic Schenley Park. The event was covered by the Pittsburgh Tribune
Review.
d) Portland AC: The event was organized at the beautiful Greenway Park in
Beaverton and was sponsored by two local businesses.
e) Southern California AC | 100 participants: They organized another successful
walk event along the picturesque beaches of Santa Monica. The event was
supported by Symantec Corporation and Rockwell Scientific.
Statement of Activities
Statement of Functional Expenses
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Program / Grant Expenses
India Projects
(in $)
389,825
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Revenue and Support
Contributions
(in $)
522,298
378,819
Net Fundraising event revenue
(64,979)
Expenses incurred
Fund-raising Expenses
443,798
Revenue raised
424,825
Total Program / Grant Expenses
35,000
US Projects
63,061
Marketing
16,730
Postage
24,120
Professional Fees
103,911
Fundraising Events
Interest income
Total Revenue and Support
972
902,089
103,911
Fundraising expenses
424,825
Program/grant expenses
Administrative Expenses
Expenses
Total Fundraising Expenses
11,074
Bank services charges
33,969
Professional services
121,251
Payroll
6,943
License and registration fees
8,400
Rent
10,982
Travel and transportation
2,342
Telephone
6,192
Insurance
Postage
f) Chicago AC: The volunteers conducted an online pledge drive which balanced the
disappointing turnout for the event due to bad weather.
g) Lexington AC | 32 participants: It was a chilly morning on the day of the Walk yet
the temperature at 36F did not act as a deterrent for those who participated. Event
sponsors were the Student Government of University of Kentucky and the
Kentucky Kernel.
A substantial portion of the revenues for this event was raised through
online pledges, with volunteers reaching out personally to their friends,
families and colleagues. We take this opportunity to thank all our donors
and sponsors across the eight cities for supporting CRY America. To all our
volunteers who put in countless hours and resources into making CRY Walk
2006 a success, our deepest gratitude.
441,953
Net Assets as of End of Year
532
Electricity
622
Depreciation
117
Dues
273,184
Net Assets as of Beginning of Year
168,769
Increase in Net Assets
733,320
Total Expenses
204,584
Administrative expenses
b Uphaar 2006, Seattle AC
Uphaar, (meaning “a gift” in Hindi) is Seattle Action Center’s annual charity
dinner and was held on June 03, 2006. Running successfully for the third
consecutive year, it was organized at the Sahalee Country Club in
Sammamish, WA and attended by over 200 supporters, who contributed
generously to CRY America. Proceeds from this event supported several of our
initiatives towards ensuring that children, their parents and communities
attain what is rightfully theirs–a life of dignity and right to a happy childhood.
The event highlights were as following:
!Keynote speech by Akhtar Badshah
!A silent auction covering prints autographed by MF Hussain, one of India’s
famous artist and sculptor, to photographs and art by local artists
!Indian classical and modern dance performances by danseuse Archana
Kumar and her troupe
!A performance of popular Indian tracks by local Seattle band, AllGoRhythms
A vote of thanks goes out to all our donors, with a special mention for Anu &
Naveen Jain. And a big round of applause for our Seattle AC volunteers who
continue to amaze and inspire us all.
c CRY Dandia 2006, Seattle AC
We appreciate the participation of the 300 people who attended the event,
despite the bad weather and the efforts of our ever committed volunteers. The
event truly transformed the park into a live and vibrant space, attracting
people to learn about CRY America and its work.
Adding to mood of the evening were DJ Adam MacGregor, spinning
Bollywood favorites; local band Chaibaba enthralling the audiences and
Shankar Krish, adding a somber note to the mood with his rendition of
Carnatic music. Festival-goers also got henna tattoos and shopped from local
vendors who had set up stalls.
204,584
11
Seattle AC organized several events through the year. One such event which
has begun to feature in the cultural calendar of Seattle residents is CRY
Dandia which was held on September 16, 2006 this year. While the occasion
was about song and dance, it provided an opportunity for the volunteers to
talk about CRY America and the situation of underprivileged children. The
event was held in the spacious gymnasium of Inglewood High School in
Sammamish and was attended by over 600 people. Our special thanks to
Pratidhwani who kept the crowd on its feet throughout the evening.
d Festival in the Park, Pittsburgh AC
Besides the usual elements that make a 'festival', our Pittsburgh AC volunteers
were in for a surprise–the City of Pittsburgh issued a Proclamation for CRY
America at the 'Festival in the Park', saluting our work. Councilman Bill
Peduto from the City Council attended the event and read out the
Proclamation. It is a proud moment for each one of us at CRY America.
1,859
236
Office supplies
65
Franchise taxes
Total Administrative Expenses
2
10
3
CRY - Child Relief and You America Inc., PO Box 850948, Braintree, MA 02185-0948 Tel: 339 235 0792, 617 959 127 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.america.cry.org
Note: CRY America is a 501c3 exempt organization and all donations to CRY America are tax-exempt. CRY America does not ask for/accept cash donations.
Debit my Bank Account: To initiate this option, visit the ‘donate section’
on www.america.cry.org and downloadthe ‘Authorization Form’ or email us
at [email protected] for assistance.
7
6
Total CRY America Grants (2006)
424,825
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
21,473
29,260
Government schools with 100% retention
Collective Action for Rural Development (CAFORD)
13,457
Panchayats with active education committees
Vikramshila Education Resource Society
65,784
Refund of unutilized balances from 3 projects
(1,550)
CRY Grant Management
50,847
Community–based groups or organizations active
in the area of education
17,285
Formal government schools activated or retained
Society for Advancement in Tribes, Health, Education, Environment (SATHEE)
17,853
Kalapandhari Magasvargiya and Adivasi Gramin Vikas Sansthan (KMAGVS)
53,559
8,599
Disha
15,584
Youth Council for Development Alternatives
14,994
637
149
Paryavaran Chetna Kendra
Mahila Mandal Barmer Agor
Signature:
(minimum 2 months)
mm
yyyy
Jan- Dec 2006
REPORT
nnual
CVV/ CCV No.
Credit Card Billing Address (If different from mailing address):
Master
Credit Card: Card No.
Zip:
a
( last 3 or 4 digits located on the back of your card)
Card expiry date: _________/_________
Email ID:
State:
Check Date:
Address :
Visa
Check No.
(To be made in favor of CRY America Inc.)
Check : Issuing Bank Name:
Name (Mr/Ms/Dr):
I would like to donate by:
Contact Details
66
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
I would like to donate by:
My contribution to ensure children their rights:
5, 634
$300
$250
$162
$108
$______________
Yes, I believe our children must have a right to a childhood.
A cattle herder earlier, Ram now goes to school.
Children provided with education support (non-formal)
Mahan Seva Sansthan (MSS)
21,308
Right to Development
46%
Tel:
41
177
3,833
22,561
Panchayats (local village leadership groups)
with active health committees
17%
Credit Card: Select frequency and indicate amount :
$__________________ Monthly
Quarterly for _______months
Standing Instructions: CRY America Direct Remittance Option (CRY DROPs):
CRY America offers you an option to deduct your donations on a regular basis
directly from your Credit Card or Bank account for the rights of children .
35,000
Don Bosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society
Shramika Vikas Kendram (SVK)
Villages or slums with 100% enrollment in schools
Society for Promotion of Rural Education and Development (SPREAD)
Children mainstreamed into formal
government schools (from non-formal education
programs and those not enrolled earlier)
Vatsalya
34,978
Grant Amount (in $)
Volunteer Action (Events)
3,781
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Children Welfare Society (CWS)
Name of Project Partner in India
CRY America: Projects Supported & Grants Received (2006)
26%
CRY America Website
Individuals (Offline)
Government-run Integrated Child Development Centers
activated or retained
35
Public Health Centers & Sub–Centers activated
or retained
38
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Children covered through health check up programs
9,882
Pregnant women provided antenatal health care
and nutrition support
4,990
Children immunized
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elop
Dev
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and
One year of bridge schooling
14,622
Birth registrations ensured: Old + new
One Milk Co-operative formation,
2,930
Right to Survival
Villages or slums covered by supported projects
10%
1%
Corporates & Foundations
after
602
General Indicators
Total
Children impacted by supported projects
41,027
CRY America Products
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
Where did each dollar in 2006 come from?
Ram didn’t bring the cows home
e
Dhamaka 2006, Bay Area AC
Our Bay Area Action Center organized Dhamaka 2006, an evening of song
and dance, on April 22, 2006 at CET Auditorium in San Jose, California. It
was an exciting evening, enjoyed by over 300 attendees across all age
groups. Prithvi, a local favorite, played popular Bollywood tunes and
popular local dance groups Jhoom, India Community Center Dance
Group, Xpressions, Dance Masti Classes and Wings dazzled the audience
with their performances. Kudos to the volunteers for the superb planning
and execution of the event!
f
Hoops 4 CRY, Atlanta AC
Hoops–4–CRY, organized by our Atlanta AC on November 4, 2006 was a
basketball tournament in which students, corporates and others
participated. The event had a turnout of around 120 supporters–cheering,
dancing, eating, and having a great time. The event sponsors were Boston
Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
and several individual donors. Partnerships with college fraternity AIO and
college sorority Sigma Sigma Rho helped spread the word. We wish to
thank our participating teams, sponsors and volunteers for making our first
Atlanta event a great success.
Website Update: www.america.cry.org
Throughout 2006, we continuously tried to improve the quality of the
organizational information available on the CRY America website.
Our online revenues grew by a staggering 65% over the previous year,
due to the generous support of 1,119 donors, across 41 states in the
USA, with a large portion contributed by donors from California.
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Statement Of Financial Position
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Assets
CRY America Pledge
(in $)
Current Assets
Cash
Before anything else, I am a human
411,413
4,829
Prepaid expenses
57,267
Accounts receivable
Total Current Assets
473,509
being. As is this little girl. The rights I
enjoy are hers too. She has a right to a
Property and Equipment
Office equipment
3,111
Less accumulated depreciation
home and family, education, playtime,
Dear CRY America Supporter,
This is that time of the year when we get to share the real impact your
support has made towards building an efficient and effective CRY America.
In 2006, your committed partnership helped make an irreversible impact
to the lives of 41,027 underprivileged children across 602 villages and
slums in India. The generous support from our 500 volunteers and 3,103
donors enabled us to reach out to 14 grassroots initiatives in India and 1 in
the USA.
Simply put - more children went to formal government schools, more
children stayed in school and more children were rescued from hazardous
labor. Their daily battle to survive, grow, and live a life with dignity has
been an inspiration for us.
CRY America has learnt that the real barriers to change are due to deeprooted and intertwined factors such as gender discrimination, caste, class,
exploitation, livelihoods, displacement–among others. That policies and
schemes, however well–designed and adequately funded, often fail when
children, families and communities are excluded from benefitting due to
these factors.
(1,065)
1,400
Security Deposit
2,046
Total Property and Equipment
Total Assets
476,955
protection from harm and sickness.
Most of all, she has the right to be a
Liabilities and Net Assets
child. A right that she is denied,
Current Liabilities
17,825
Grant payable
5,251
Accrued expenses
11,926
Accounts payable
476,955
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
441,953
Unrestricted Net Assets
35,002
Total Current Liabilities
for no fault of hers. And so, I pledge to
do whatever I can, in my own way, to
fight for her right to have a childhood.
With my skills, with my resources, with
my heart, I will fight for her because I
can and she can't.
4
9
12
CRY America believes that the effective way to ensure more children get an
opportunity for a better childhood is by enabling their parents and
communities. We believe this can be done by making them aware of their
rights and empowering them to seek accountability from the institutions
entrusted with fulfilling them.
The process seems complex as it tries to erode prejudices, beliefs and
habits that have prevailed since time immemorial. But it's far from
impossible. As the numbers indicate–and with our proven approach to the
issue–we know a people's movement for change is possible. Today,
hundreds of communities ensure that births are being registered. Primary
health centers have been built and those existing, have been
fully–equipped. Children are being enrolled in government schools which
are functioning and accessible to both, girls and boys, ensuring that they do
not drop out.
We go forward with a tremendous sense of responsibility and hope. The
faith and trust reposed in CRY America over these years makes it
incumbent on us to ensure that we continue to uphold the high standards
of transparency and accountability.
Going ahead, we hope that you continue your partnership with us. Your
time, money, skills, voice and ideas are critical in this journey to bring
lasting change in the lives of underprivileged children, who are currently
excluded from India's prosperity and growth.
In faith and goodwill,
Shefali Sunderlal Chandel
President, CRY America
1
8
0.8%
19.0%
Capital Expenses
5
7.1%
Advocacy
Administrative Expenses
2.3%
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
Right to Participation
5
12.3%
30.4%
We thank all our individual and corporate well wishers for supporting and
promoting CRY America Greeting Cards this season. Corporate supporters
in 2006 include Hellenic Rug Imports, Mckinsey Atlanta and Symphony
Corporation. Visit the “Shop” section on www.america.cry.org to know
more.
CRY America Greeting Cards
The sixth graders of San Domenico Middle School in San Anselmo,
California, raised $1,656 as well as awareness for CRY America, after they
were moved by a history lesson on the caste system in India, taught by
their teacher Wynn Richards. We have been truly touched by their efforts!
Right to Protection
Right to Survival
4
28.0%
their full potential.
Sixth-graders rise to the occasion
We believe that this ‘gift’ of ours to CRY America will have a special
meaning for all of us, because as we enjoy this occasion,
underprivileged children will also get an opportunity to a life that will
be full of discovery, creativity, learning and fun, said Dawn and Antis.
Right to Development
CRY America: Sectoral Disbursals (2006)
themselves an opportunity to realize
On the joyous occasion of their marriage, Dawn & Antis requested their
guests to make a donation to CRY America instead of presenting them with
wedding gifts.
action; thereby giving the child and
3
Dawn & Antis
Cincinnati-based Convergys Foundation contributed $ 10,000 for the
second consecutive year, thus renewing their commitment to CRY America
and our cause.
confront the situation through collective
Children's groups or clubs formed across
supported projects
especially Indian, and motivate them to
137
2
Convergys Foundation
Right to Participation
Child marriages stopped
for the situation of the deprived child,
To enable people to take responsibility
CRY America Mission
CRY America was pleased to receive a contribution of $50,000 from Home
Decorators Collection, one of America’s leading direct marketers of home
décor and improvement. This donation was directed towards supporting
two CRY America supported projects–Shramik Vikas Kendram and Disha.
3
Child laborers removed from the workforce
749
Community-based groups or organizations
working on child labor
148
Villages or slums 100% free from child labor
167
1
Home Decorators Collection
We'd like to make a special mention of some of the contributors of 2006:
Right to Protection
In 2006, CRY America was supported by 3,103 donors across 47 states in
the USA, who donated generously to make a permanent change to the lives
of underprivileged children.
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
Resource Mobilization
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Our Bay Area Action Center organized Dhamaka 2006, an evening of song
and dance, on April 22, 2006 at CET Auditorium in San Jose, California. It
was an exciting evening, enjoyed by over 300 attendees across all age
groups. Prithvi, a local favorite, played popular Bollywood tunes and
popular local dance groups Jhoom, India Community Center Dance
Group, Xpressions, Dance Masti Classes and Wings dazzled the audience
with their performances. Kudos to the volunteers for the superb planning
and execution of the event!
Statement Of Financial Position
Dear CRY America Supporter,
CRY America Pledge
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Assets
(in $)
Current Assets
Before anything else, I am a human
Cash
Hoops 4 CRY, Atlanta AC
Hoops–4–CRY, organized by our Atlanta AC on November 4, 2006 was a
basketball tournament in which students, corporates and others
participated. The event had a turnout of around 120 supporters–cheering,
dancing, eating, and having a great time. The event sponsors were Boston
Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
and several individual donors. Partnerships with college fraternity AIO and
college sorority Sigma Sigma Rho helped spread the word. We wish to
thank our participating teams, sponsors and volunteers for making our first
Atlanta event a great success.
411,413
Accounts receivable
57,267
Prepaid expenses
4,829
Total Current Assets
being. As is this little girl. The rights I
473,509
enjoy are hers too. She has a right to a
3,111
home and family, education, playtime,
Property and Equipment
Office equipment
Website Update: www.america.cry.org
Throughout 2006, we continuously tried to improve the quality of the
organizational information available on the CRY America website.
Less accumulated depreciation
(1,065)
Total Property and Equipment
2,046
Security Deposit
1,400
Total Assets
Our online revenues grew by a staggering 65% over the previous year,
due to the generous support of 1,119 donors, across 41 states in the
USA, with a large portion contributed by donors from California.
protection from harm and sickness.
Most of all, she has the right to be a
476,955
Liabilities and Net Assets
child. A right that she is denied,
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
11,926
Accrued expenses
5,251
Grant payable
17,825
Total Current Liabilities
35,002
Unrestricted Net Assets
441,953
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
476,955
for no fault of hers. And so, I pledge to
do whatever I can, in my own way, to
fight for her right to have a childhood.
With my skills, with my resources, with
my heart, I will fight for her because I
can and she can't.
4
9
12
This is that time of the year when we get to share the real impact your
support has made towards building an efficient and effective CRY America.
In 2006, your committed partnership helped make an irreversible impact
to the lives of 41,027 underprivileged children across 602 villages and
slums in India. The generous support from our 500 volunteers and 3,103
donors enabled us to reach out to 14 grassroots initiatives in India and 1 in
the USA.
Simply put - more children went to formal government schools, more
children stayed in school and more children were rescued from hazardous
labor. Their daily battle to survive, grow, and live a life with dignity has
been an inspiration for us.
CRY America has learnt that the real barriers to change are due to deeprooted and intertwined factors such as gender discrimination, caste, class,
exploitation, livelihoods, displacement–among others. That policies and
schemes, however well–designed and adequately funded, often fail when
children, families and communities are excluded from benefitting due to
these factors.
CRY America believes that the effective way to ensure more children get an
opportunity for a better childhood is by enabling their parents and
communities. We believe this can be done by making them aware of their
rights and empowering them to seek accountability from the institutions
entrusted with fulfilling them.
The process seems complex as it tries to erode prejudices, beliefs and
habits that have prevailed since time immemorial. But it's far from
impossible. As the numbers indicate–and with our proven approach to the
issue–we know a people's movement for change is possible. Today,
hundreds of communities ensure that births are being registered. Primary
health centers have been built and those existing, have been
fully–equipped. Children are being enrolled in government schools which
are functioning and accessible to both, girls and boys, ensuring that they do
not drop out.
We go forward with a tremendous sense of responsibility and hope. The
faith and trust reposed in CRY America over these years makes it
incumbent on us to ensure that we continue to uphold the high standards
of transparency and accountability.
Going ahead, we hope that you continue your partnership with us. Your
time, money, skills, voice and ideas are critical in this journey to bring
lasting change in the lives of underprivileged children, who are currently
excluded from India's prosperity and growth.
In faith and goodwill,
Shefali Sunderlal Chandel
President, CRY America
8
5
0.8%
19.0%
7.1%
Capital Expenses
Advocacy
Administrative Expenses
2.3%
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
Right to Participation
We thank all our individual and corporate well wishers for supporting and
promoting CRY America Greeting Cards this season. Corporate supporters
in 2006 include Hellenic Rug Imports, Mckinsey Atlanta and Symphony
Corporation. Visit the “Shop” section on www.america.cry.org to know
more.
5
Right to Protection
Right to Survival
4
28.0%
their full potential.
CRY America Greeting Cards
The sixth graders of San Domenico Middle School in San Anselmo,
California, raised $1,656 as well as awareness for CRY America, after they
were moved by a history lesson on the caste system in India, taught by
their teacher Wynn Richards. We have been truly touched by their efforts!
12.3%
30.4%
Sixth-graders rise to the occasion
We believe that this ‘gift’ of ours to CRY America will have a special
meaning for all of us, because as we enjoy this occasion,
underprivileged children will also get an opportunity to a life that will
be full of discovery, creativity, learning and fun, said Dawn and Antis.
Right to Development
CRY America: Sectoral Disbursals (2006)
On the joyous occasion of their marriage, Dawn & Antis requested their
guests to make a donation to CRY America instead of presenting them with
wedding gifts.
action; thereby giving the child and
3
Children's groups or clubs formed across
supported projects
Dawn & Antis
Cincinnati-based Convergys Foundation contributed $ 10,000 for the
second consecutive year, thus renewing their commitment to CRY America
and our cause.
confront the situation through collective
especially Indian, and motivate them to
137
2
Convergys Foundation
Right to Participation
for the situation of the deprived child,
To enable people to take responsibility
CRY America Mission
f
Dhamaka 2006, Bay Area AC
themselves an opportunity to realize
e
1
Child marriages stopped
167
Villages or slums 100% free from child labor
148
Community-based groups or organizations
working on child labor
749
Child laborers removed from the workforce
Right to Protection
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
CRY America was pleased to receive a contribution of $50,000 from Home
Decorators Collection, one of America’s leading direct marketers of home
décor and improvement. This donation was directed towards supporting
two CRY America supported projects–Shramik Vikas Kendram and Disha.
3
1
Home Decorators Collection
We'd like to make a special mention of some of the contributors of 2006:
In 2006, CRY America was supported by 3,103 donors across 47 states in
the USA, who donated generously to make a permanent change to the lives
of underprivileged children.
Resource Mobilization
b Uphaar 2006, Seattle AC
Volunteer Mobilization
and Action Centers in 2006
48 events. 17 Action Centers. 500 volunteers.
Here’s a glimpse of the multiplying impact in 2006 towards spreading
awareness about underprivileged children.
CRY Walk 2006
CRY Walk 2006 for Child Relief was organized for the third consecutive year, with the
support and efforts of over 100 volunteers across 8 Action Centers (ACs). It was a
series of walkathon events, which started in Boston on August 26, 2006 and
continued across Portland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, San Francisco, Bay Area, RaleighDurham and Southern California. The event culminated in Lexington on October 28,
2006.
The event provided hundreds of walkers with an opportunity to support a cause they
believe in. In some cities, the event has come to symbolize not just a fundraising
activity but also entertainment for the whole family–games, food, magic show,
music–ensuring that all individuals can participate in this movement in some form or
the other.
a) Boston AC | 75 participants: The event was held at the Minuteman Park in
Alewife on August 23, 2006.
b) Raleigh–Durham AC: Families in groups, young adults, parents with strollers were
a common sight. The event was sponsored by Bamboo Garden Restaurant, Real
Triangle Properties, Shah Capital Management and Galaxy Cinema. Deepak
Sirdeshmukh, who walked with his three children aged 5–7 years, said “I want my
children to be aware of the CRY America cause and get them involved at an early
stage.”
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Statement of Functional Expenses
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Program / Grant Expenses
List of Action Centers (AC)
in 2006
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Boston
Chicago
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Southern California
New York/New Jersey
Raleigh-Durham
Seattle
Indianapolis
Bay Area
College Station
Portland
Lexington
Detroit
Washington DC
Richmond
Atlanta
(in $)
Revenue and Support
389,825
Contributions
US Projects
35,000
Fundraising Events
Total Program / Grant Expenses
424,825
Revenue raised
443,798
Expenses incurred
(64,979)
378,819
24,120
Net Fundraising event revenue
Postage
16,730
Interest income
Marketing
63,061
Total Revenue and Support
103,911
e) Southern California AC | 100 participants: They organized another successful
walk event along the picturesque beaches of Santa Monica. The event was
supported by Symantec Corporation and Rockwell Scientific.
f) Chicago AC: The volunteers conducted an online pledge drive which balanced the
disappointing turnout for the event due to bad weather.
g) Lexington AC | 32 participants: It was a chilly morning on the day of the Walk yet
the temperature at 36F did not act as a deterrent for those who participated. Event
sponsors were the Student Government of University of Kentucky and the
Kentucky Kernel.
A substantial portion of the revenues for this event was raised through
online pledges, with volunteers reaching out personally to their friends,
families and colleagues. We take this opportunity to thank all our donors
and sponsors across the eight cities for supporting CRY America. To all our
volunteers who put in countless hours and resources into making CRY Walk
2006 a success, our deepest gratitude.
Program/grant expenses
424,825
103,911
Fundraising expenses
Professional services
33,969
Administrative expenses
204,584
Bank services charges
11,074
Total Expenses
733,320
Travel and transportation
10,982
Increase in Net Assets
168,769
Rent
8,400
Net Assets as of Beginning of Year
273,184
License and registration fees
6,943
Net Assets as of End of Year
441,953
Insurance
6,192
Telephone
2,342
Postage
1,859
Electricity
532
Office supplies
236
Dues
117
Franchise taxes
65
Total Administrative Expenses
famous artist and sculptor, to photographs and art by local artists
!Indian classical and modern dance performances by danseuse Archana
Kumar and her troupe
!A performance of popular Indian tracks by local Seattle band, AllGoRhythms
902,089
121,251
622
!Keynote speech by Akhtar Badshah
!A silent auction covering prints autographed by MF Hussain, one of India’s
972
Payroll
Depreciation
The event highlights were as following:
A vote of thanks goes out to all our donors, with a special mention for Anu &
Naveen Jain. And a big round of applause for our Seattle AC volunteers who
continue to amaze and inspire us all.
Expenses
Administrative Expenses
d) Portland AC: The event was organized at the beautiful Greenway Park in
Beaverton and was sponsored by two local businesses.
522,298
Professional Fees
Total Fundraising Expenses
c) Pittsburgh AC | 70 participants: The Walkathon was held on September 17, 2006
at the scenic Schenley Park. The event was covered by the Pittsburgh Tribune
Review.
(in $)
India Projects
Fund-raising Expenses
Uphaar, (meaning “a gift” in Hindi) is Seattle Action Center’s annual charity
dinner and was held on June 03, 2006. Running successfully for the third
consecutive year, it was organized at the Sahalee Country Club in
Sammamish, WA and attended by over 200 supporters, who contributed
generously to CRY America. Proceeds from this event supported several of our
initiatives towards ensuring that children, their parents and communities
attain what is rightfully theirs–a life of dignity and right to a happy childhood.
c CRY Dandia 2006, Seattle AC
Seattle AC organized several events through the year. One such event which
has begun to feature in the cultural calendar of Seattle residents is CRY
Dandia which was held on September 16, 2006 this year. While the occasion
was about song and dance, it provided an opportunity for the volunteers to
talk about CRY America and the situation of underprivileged children. The
event was held in the spacious gymnasium of Inglewood High School in
Sammamish and was attended by over 600 people. Our special thanks to
Pratidhwani who kept the crowd on its feet throughout the evening.
d Festival in the Park, Pittsburgh AC
Besides the usual elements that make a 'festival', our Pittsburgh AC volunteers
were in for a surprise–the City of Pittsburgh issued a Proclamation for CRY
America at the 'Festival in the Park', saluting our work. Councilman Bill
Peduto from the City Council attended the event and read out the
Proclamation. It is a proud moment for each one of us at CRY America.
We appreciate the participation of the 300 people who attended the event,
despite the bad weather and the efforts of our ever committed volunteers. The
event truly transformed the park into a live and vibrant space, attracting
people to learn about CRY America and its work.
Adding to mood of the evening were DJ Adam MacGregor, spinning
Bollywood favorites; local band Chaibaba enthralling the audiences and
Shankar Krish, adding a somber note to the mood with his rendition of
Carnatic music. Festival-goers also got henna tattoos and shopped from local
vendors who had set up stalls.
204,584
2
11
10
3
CRY - Child Relief and You America Inc., PO Box 850948, Braintree, MA 02185-0948 Tel: 339 235 0792, 617 959 127 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.america.cry.org
Note: CRY America is a 501c3 exempt organization and all donations to CRY America are tax-exempt. CRY America does not ask for/accept cash donations.
Debit my Bank Account: To initiate this option, visit the ‘donate section’
on www.america.cry.org and downloadthe ‘Authorization Form’ or email us
at [email protected] for assistance.
7
6
Total CRY America Grants (2006)
424,825
35,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
50,847
CRY Grant Management
(1,550)
Refund of unutilized balances from 3 projects
65,784
Vikramshila Education Resource Society
13,457
Collective Action for Rural Development (CAFORD)
29,260
Shramika Vikas Kendram (SVK)
21,473
Don Bosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society
53,559
Kalapandhari Magasvargiya and Adivasi Gramin Vikas Sansthan (KMAGVS)
17,853
Society for Advancement in Tribes, Health, Education, Environment (SATHEE)
17,285
Paryavaran Chetna Kendra
3,833
Society for Promotion of Rural Education and Development (SPREAD)
14,994
Youth Council for Development Alternatives
15,584
Disha
8,599
Mahila Mandal Barmer Agor
22,561
Vatsalya
21,308
Mahan Seva Sansthan (MSS)
34,978
Children Welfare Society (CWS)
Name of Project Partner in India
Grant Amount (in $)
CRY America: Projects Supported & Grants Received (2006)
26%
Community–based groups or organizations active
in the area of education
Panchayats with active education committees
Government schools with 100% retention
Villages or slums with 100% enrollment in schools
Formal government schools activated or retained
Children mainstreamed into formal
government schools (from non-formal education
programs and those not enrolled earlier)
46%
Volunteer Action (Events)
Individuals (Offline)
1%
Corporates & Foundations
Credit Card: Select frequency and indicate amount :
$__________________ Monthly
Quarterly for _______months
177
66
5, 634
Email ID:
CVV/ CCV No.
Credit Card Billing Address (If different from mailing address):
Master
Credit Card: Card No.
State:
Zip:
Check Date:
Address :
Name (Mr/Ms/Dr):
Visa
Check No.
Check : Issuing Bank Name:
$300
$250
$162
Panchayats (local village leadership groups)
with active health committees
$108
$______________
Yes, I believe our children must have a right to a childhood.
3,781
n
atio
ticip
Par
71
38
35
Government-run Integrated Child Development Centers
activated or retained
Children immunized
Birth registrations ensured: Old + new
ion
tect
Pro
DO WHAT’S RIGHT
Public Health Centers & Sub–Centers activated
or retained
l
viva
Sur
t
men
elop
Dev
One You.
4,990
and
9,882
One year of bridge schooling
14,622
One Milk Co-operative formation,
2,930
Right to Survival
602
41,027
Children impacted by supported projects
Total
General Indicators
after
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
Ram didn’t bring the cows home
REPORT
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
I would like to donate by:
My contribution to ensure children their rights:
annual
Jan- Dec 2006
(To be made in favor of CRY America Inc.)
I would like to donate by:
CRY America Products
Where did each dollar in 2006 come from?
( last 3 or 4 digits located on the back of your card)
yyyy
Card expiry date: _________/_________
Standing Instructions: CRY America Direct Remittance Option (CRY DROPs):
CRY America offers you an option to deduct your donations on a regular basis
directly from your Credit Card or Bank account for the rights of children .
Right to Development
Villages or slums covered by supported projects
10%
149
mm
A cattle herder earlier, Ram now goes to school.
Children provided with education support (non-formal)
Children covered through health check up programs
17%
(minimum 2 months)
Tel:
41
Signature:
Contact Details
Pregnant women provided antenatal health care
and nutrition support
CRY America Website
637
a
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
b Uphaar 2006, Seattle AC
Volunteer Mobilization
and Action Centers in 2006
48 events. 17 Action Centers. 500 volunteers.
Here’s a glimpse of the multiplying impact in 2006 towards spreading
awareness about underprivileged children.
CRY Walk 2006
CRY Walk 2006 for Child Relief was organized for the third consecutive year, with the
support and efforts of over 100 volunteers across 8 Action Centers (ACs). It was a
series of walkathon events, which started in Boston on August 26, 2006 and
continued across Portland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, San Francisco, Bay Area, RaleighDurham and Southern California. The event culminated in Lexington on October 28,
2006.
The event provided hundreds of walkers with an opportunity to support a cause they
believe in. In some cities, the event has come to symbolize not just a fundraising
activity but also entertainment for the whole family–games, food, magic show,
music–ensuring that all individuals can participate in this movement in some form or
the other.
a) Boston AC | 75 participants: The event was held at the Minuteman Park in
Alewife on August 23, 2006.
b) Raleigh–Durham AC: Families in groups, young adults, parents with strollers were
a common sight. The event was sponsored by Bamboo Garden Restaurant, Real
Triangle Properties, Shah Capital Management and Galaxy Cinema. Deepak
Sirdeshmukh, who walked with his three children aged 5–7 years, said “I want my
children to be aware of the CRY America cause and get them involved at an early
stage.”
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Statement of Functional Expenses
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Program / Grant Expenses
List of Action Centers (AC)
in 2006
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.
xvi.
xvii.
Boston
Chicago
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Southern California
New York/New Jersey
Raleigh-Durham
Seattle
Indianapolis
Bay Area
College Station
Portland
Lexington
Detroit
Washington DC
Richmond
Atlanta
(in $)
Revenue and Support
389,825
Contributions
US Projects
35,000
Fundraising Events
Total Program / Grant Expenses
424,825
Revenue raised
443,798
Expenses incurred
(64,979)
378,819
24,120
Net Fundraising event revenue
Postage
16,730
Interest income
Marketing
63,061
Total Revenue and Support
103,911
e) Southern California AC | 100 participants: They organized another successful
walk event along the picturesque beaches of Santa Monica. The event was
supported by Symantec Corporation and Rockwell Scientific.
f) Chicago AC: The volunteers conducted an online pledge drive which balanced the
disappointing turnout for the event due to bad weather.
g) Lexington AC | 32 participants: It was a chilly morning on the day of the Walk yet
the temperature at 36F did not act as a deterrent for those who participated. Event
sponsors were the Student Government of University of Kentucky and the
Kentucky Kernel.
A substantial portion of the revenues for this event was raised through
online pledges, with volunteers reaching out personally to their friends,
families and colleagues. We take this opportunity to thank all our donors
and sponsors across the eight cities for supporting CRY America. To all our
volunteers who put in countless hours and resources into making CRY Walk
2006 a success, our deepest gratitude.
Program/grant expenses
424,825
103,911
Fundraising expenses
Professional services
33,969
Administrative expenses
204,584
Bank services charges
11,074
Total Expenses
733,320
Travel and transportation
10,982
Increase in Net Assets
168,769
Rent
8,400
Net Assets as of Beginning of Year
273,184
License and registration fees
6,943
Net Assets as of End of Year
441,953
Insurance
6,192
Telephone
2,342
Postage
1,859
Electricity
532
Office supplies
236
Dues
117
Franchise taxes
65
Total Administrative Expenses
famous artist and sculptor, to photographs and art by local artists
!Indian classical and modern dance performances by danseuse Archana
Kumar and her troupe
!A performance of popular Indian tracks by local Seattle band, AllGoRhythms
902,089
121,251
622
!Keynote speech by Akhtar Badshah
!A silent auction covering prints autographed by MF Hussain, one of India’s
972
Payroll
Depreciation
The event highlights were as following:
A vote of thanks goes out to all our donors, with a special mention for Anu &
Naveen Jain. And a big round of applause for our Seattle AC volunteers who
continue to amaze and inspire us all.
Expenses
Administrative Expenses
d) Portland AC: The event was organized at the beautiful Greenway Park in
Beaverton and was sponsored by two local businesses.
522,298
Professional Fees
Total Fundraising Expenses
c) Pittsburgh AC | 70 participants: The Walkathon was held on September 17, 2006
at the scenic Schenley Park. The event was covered by the Pittsburgh Tribune
Review.
(in $)
India Projects
Fund-raising Expenses
Uphaar, (meaning “a gift” in Hindi) is Seattle Action Center’s annual charity
dinner and was held on June 03, 2006. Running successfully for the third
consecutive year, it was organized at the Sahalee Country Club in
Sammamish, WA and attended by over 200 supporters, who contributed
generously to CRY America. Proceeds from this event supported several of our
initiatives towards ensuring that children, their parents and communities
attain what is rightfully theirs–a life of dignity and right to a happy childhood.
c CRY Dandia 2006, Seattle AC
Seattle AC organized several events through the year. One such event which
has begun to feature in the cultural calendar of Seattle residents is CRY
Dandia which was held on September 16, 2006 this year. While the occasion
was about song and dance, it provided an opportunity for the volunteers to
talk about CRY America and the situation of underprivileged children. The
event was held in the spacious gymnasium of Inglewood High School in
Sammamish and was attended by over 600 people. Our special thanks to
Pratidhwani who kept the crowd on its feet throughout the evening.
d Festival in the Park, Pittsburgh AC
Besides the usual elements that make a 'festival', our Pittsburgh AC volunteers
were in for a surprise–the City of Pittsburgh issued a Proclamation for CRY
America at the 'Festival in the Park', saluting our work. Councilman Bill
Peduto from the City Council attended the event and read out the
Proclamation. It is a proud moment for each one of us at CRY America.
We appreciate the participation of the 300 people who attended the event,
despite the bad weather and the efforts of our ever committed volunteers. The
event truly transformed the park into a live and vibrant space, attracting
people to learn about CRY America and its work.
Adding to mood of the evening were DJ Adam MacGregor, spinning
Bollywood favorites; local band Chaibaba enthralling the audiences and
Shankar Krish, adding a somber note to the mood with his rendition of
Carnatic music. Festival-goers also got henna tattoos and shopped from local
vendors who had set up stalls.
204,584
2
11
10
3
CRY - Child Relief and You America Inc., PO Box 850948, Braintree, MA 02185-0948 Tel: 339 235 0792, 617 959 127 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.america.cry.org
Note: CRY America is a 501c3 exempt organization and all donations to CRY America are tax-exempt. CRY America does not ask for/accept cash donations.
Debit my Bank Account: To initiate this option, visit the ‘donate section’
on www.america.cry.org and downloadthe ‘Authorization Form’ or email us
at [email protected] for assistance.
7
6
Total CRY America Grants (2006)
424,825
35,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
50,847
CRY Grant Management
(1,550)
Refund of unutilized balances from 3 projects
65,784
Vikramshila Education Resource Society
13,457
Collective Action for Rural Development (CAFORD)
29,260
Shramika Vikas Kendram (SVK)
21,473
Don Bosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society
53,559
Kalapandhari Magasvargiya and Adivasi Gramin Vikas Sansthan (KMAGVS)
17,853
Society for Advancement in Tribes, Health, Education, Environment (SATHEE)
17,285
Paryavaran Chetna Kendra
3,833
Society for Promotion of Rural Education and Development (SPREAD)
14,994
Youth Council for Development Alternatives
15,584
Disha
8,599
Mahila Mandal Barmer Agor
22,561
Vatsalya
21,308
Mahan Seva Sansthan (MSS)
34,978
Children Welfare Society (CWS)
Name of Project Partner in India
Grant Amount (in $)
CRY America: Projects Supported & Grants Received (2006)
26%
Community–based groups or organizations active
in the area of education
Panchayats with active education committees
Government schools with 100% retention
Villages or slums with 100% enrollment in schools
Formal government schools activated or retained
Children mainstreamed into formal
government schools (from non-formal education
programs and those not enrolled earlier)
46%
Volunteer Action (Events)
Individuals (Offline)
1%
Corporates & Foundations
Credit Card: Select frequency and indicate amount :
$__________________ Monthly
Quarterly for _______months
177
66
5, 634
Email ID:
CVV/ CCV No.
Credit Card Billing Address (If different from mailing address):
Master
Credit Card: Card No.
State:
Zip:
Check Date:
Address :
Name (Mr/Ms/Dr):
Visa
Check No.
Check : Issuing Bank Name:
$300
$250
$162
Panchayats (local village leadership groups)
with active health committees
$108
$______________
Yes, I believe our children must have a right to a childhood.
3,781
n
atio
ticip
Par
71
38
35
Government-run Integrated Child Development Centers
activated or retained
Children immunized
Birth registrations ensured: Old + new
ion
tect
Pro
DO WHAT’S RIGHT
Public Health Centers & Sub–Centers activated
or retained
l
viva
Sur
t
men
elop
Dev
One You.
4,990
and
9,882
One year of bridge schooling
14,622
One Milk Co-operative formation,
2,930
Right to Survival
602
41,027
Children impacted by supported projects
Total
General Indicators
after
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
Ram didn’t bring the cows home
REPORT
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
I would like to donate by:
My contribution to ensure children their rights:
annual
Jan- Dec 2006
(To be made in favor of CRY America Inc.)
I would like to donate by:
CRY America Products
Where did each dollar in 2006 come from?
( last 3 or 4 digits located on the back of your card)
yyyy
Card expiry date: _________/_________
Standing Instructions: CRY America Direct Remittance Option (CRY DROPs):
CRY America offers you an option to deduct your donations on a regular basis
directly from your Credit Card or Bank account for the rights of children .
Right to Development
Villages or slums covered by supported projects
10%
149
mm
A cattle herder earlier, Ram now goes to school.
Children provided with education support (non-formal)
Children covered through health check up programs
17%
(minimum 2 months)
Tel:
41
Signature:
Contact Details
Pregnant women provided antenatal health care
and nutrition support
CRY America Website
637
a
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Our Bay Area Action Center organized Dhamaka 2006, an evening of song
and dance, on April 22, 2006 at CET Auditorium in San Jose, California. It
was an exciting evening, enjoyed by over 300 attendees across all age
groups. Prithvi, a local favorite, played popular Bollywood tunes and
popular local dance groups Jhoom, India Community Center Dance
Group, Xpressions, Dance Masti Classes and Wings dazzled the audience
with their performances. Kudos to the volunteers for the superb planning
and execution of the event!
Statement Of Financial Position
Dear CRY America Supporter,
CRY America Pledge
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Assets
(in $)
Current Assets
Before anything else, I am a human
Cash
Hoops 4 CRY, Atlanta AC
Hoops–4–CRY, organized by our Atlanta AC on November 4, 2006 was a
basketball tournament in which students, corporates and others
participated. The event had a turnout of around 120 supporters–cheering,
dancing, eating, and having a great time. The event sponsors were Boston
Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
and several individual donors. Partnerships with college fraternity AIO and
college sorority Sigma Sigma Rho helped spread the word. We wish to
thank our participating teams, sponsors and volunteers for making our first
Atlanta event a great success.
411,413
Accounts receivable
57,267
Prepaid expenses
4,829
Total Current Assets
being. As is this little girl. The rights I
473,509
enjoy are hers too. She has a right to a
3,111
home and family, education, playtime,
Property and Equipment
Office equipment
Website Update: www.america.cry.org
Throughout 2006, we continuously tried to improve the quality of the
organizational information available on the CRY America website.
Less accumulated depreciation
(1,065)
Total Property and Equipment
2,046
Security Deposit
1,400
Total Assets
Our online revenues grew by a staggering 65% over the previous year,
due to the generous support of 1,119 donors, across 41 states in the
USA, with a large portion contributed by donors from California.
protection from harm and sickness.
Most of all, she has the right to be a
476,955
Liabilities and Net Assets
child. A right that she is denied,
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
11,926
Accrued expenses
5,251
Grant payable
17,825
Total Current Liabilities
35,002
Unrestricted Net Assets
441,953
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
476,955
for no fault of hers. And so, I pledge to
do whatever I can, in my own way, to
fight for her right to have a childhood.
With my skills, with my resources, with
my heart, I will fight for her because I
can and she can't.
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9
12
This is that time of the year when we get to share the real impact your
support has made towards building an efficient and effective CRY America.
In 2006, your committed partnership helped make an irreversible impact
to the lives of 41,027 underprivileged children across 602 villages and
slums in India. The generous support from our 500 volunteers and 3,103
donors enabled us to reach out to 14 grassroots initiatives in India and 1 in
the USA.
Simply put - more children went to formal government schools, more
children stayed in school and more children were rescued from hazardous
labor. Their daily battle to survive, grow, and live a life with dignity has
been an inspiration for us.
CRY America has learnt that the real barriers to change are due to deeprooted and intertwined factors such as gender discrimination, caste, class,
exploitation, livelihoods, displacement–among others. That policies and
schemes, however well–designed and adequately funded, often fail when
children, families and communities are excluded from benefitting due to
these factors.
CRY America believes that the effective way to ensure more children get an
opportunity for a better childhood is by enabling their parents and
communities. We believe this can be done by making them aware of their
rights and empowering them to seek accountability from the institutions
entrusted with fulfilling them.
The process seems complex as it tries to erode prejudices, beliefs and
habits that have prevailed since time immemorial. But it's far from
impossible. As the numbers indicate–and with our proven approach to the
issue–we know a people's movement for change is possible. Today,
hundreds of communities ensure that births are being registered. Primary
health centers have been built and those existing, have been
fully–equipped. Children are being enrolled in government schools which
are functioning and accessible to both, girls and boys, ensuring that they do
not drop out.
We go forward with a tremendous sense of responsibility and hope. The
faith and trust reposed in CRY America over these years makes it
incumbent on us to ensure that we continue to uphold the high standards
of transparency and accountability.
Going ahead, we hope that you continue your partnership with us. Your
time, money, skills, voice and ideas are critical in this journey to bring
lasting change in the lives of underprivileged children, who are currently
excluded from India's prosperity and growth.
In faith and goodwill,
Shefali Sunderlal Chandel
President, CRY America
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5
0.8%
19.0%
7.1%
Capital Expenses
Advocacy
Administrative Expenses
2.3%
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
Right to Participation
We thank all our individual and corporate well wishers for supporting and
promoting CRY America Greeting Cards this season. Corporate supporters
in 2006 include Hellenic Rug Imports, Mckinsey Atlanta and Symphony
Corporation. Visit the “Shop” section on www.america.cry.org to know
more.
5
Right to Protection
Right to Survival
4
28.0%
their full potential.
CRY America Greeting Cards
The sixth graders of San Domenico Middle School in San Anselmo,
California, raised $1,656 as well as awareness for CRY America, after they
were moved by a history lesson on the caste system in India, taught by
their teacher Wynn Richards. We have been truly touched by their efforts!
12.3%
30.4%
Sixth-graders rise to the occasion
We believe that this ‘gift’ of ours to CRY America will have a special
meaning for all of us, because as we enjoy this occasion,
underprivileged children will also get an opportunity to a life that will
be full of discovery, creativity, learning and fun, said Dawn and Antis.
Right to Development
CRY America: Sectoral Disbursals (2006)
On the joyous occasion of their marriage, Dawn & Antis requested their
guests to make a donation to CRY America instead of presenting them with
wedding gifts.
action; thereby giving the child and
3
Children's groups or clubs formed across
supported projects
Dawn & Antis
Cincinnati-based Convergys Foundation contributed $ 10,000 for the
second consecutive year, thus renewing their commitment to CRY America
and our cause.
confront the situation through collective
especially Indian, and motivate them to
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2
Convergys Foundation
Right to Participation
for the situation of the deprived child,
To enable people to take responsibility
CRY America Mission
f
Dhamaka 2006, Bay Area AC
themselves an opportunity to realize
e
1
Child marriages stopped
167
Villages or slums 100% free from child labor
148
Community-based groups or organizations
working on child labor
749
Child laborers removed from the workforce
Right to Protection
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
CRY America was pleased to receive a contribution of $50,000 from Home
Decorators Collection, one of America’s leading direct marketers of home
décor and improvement. This donation was directed towards supporting
two CRY America supported projects–Shramik Vikas Kendram and Disha.
3
1
Home Decorators Collection
We'd like to make a special mention of some of the contributors of 2006:
In 2006, CRY America was supported by 3,103 donors across 47 states in
the USA, who donated generously to make a permanent change to the lives
of underprivileged children.
Resource Mobilization
e
Dhamaka 2006, Bay Area AC
Our Bay Area Action Center organized Dhamaka 2006, an evening of song
and dance, on April 22, 2006 at CET Auditorium in San Jose, California. It
was an exciting evening, enjoyed by over 300 attendees across all age
groups. Prithvi, a local favorite, played popular Bollywood tunes and
popular local dance groups Jhoom, India Community Center Dance
Group, Xpressions, Dance Masti Classes and Wings dazzled the audience
with their performances. Kudos to the volunteers for the superb planning
and execution of the event!
f
Hoops 4 CRY, Atlanta AC
Hoops–4–CRY, organized by our Atlanta AC on November 4, 2006 was a
basketball tournament in which students, corporates and others
participated. The event had a turnout of around 120 supporters–cheering,
dancing, eating, and having a great time. The event sponsors were Boston
Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
and several individual donors. Partnerships with college fraternity AIO and
college sorority Sigma Sigma Rho helped spread the word. We wish to
thank our participating teams, sponsors and volunteers for making our first
Atlanta event a great success.
Website Update: www.america.cry.org
Throughout 2006, we continuously tried to improve the quality of the
organizational information available on the CRY America website.
Our online revenues grew by a staggering 65% over the previous year,
due to the generous support of 1,119 donors, across 41 states in the
USA, with a large portion contributed by donors from California.
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Statement Of Financial Position
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Assets
CRY America Pledge
(in $)
Current Assets
Cash
Before anything else, I am a human
411,413
4,829
Prepaid expenses
57,267
Accounts receivable
Total Current Assets
473,509
being. As is this little girl. The rights I
enjoy are hers too. She has a right to a
Property and Equipment
Office equipment
3,111
Less accumulated depreciation
home and family, education, playtime,
Dear CRY America Supporter,
This is that time of the year when we get to share the real impact your
support has made towards building an efficient and effective CRY America.
In 2006, your committed partnership helped make an irreversible impact
to the lives of 41,027 underprivileged children across 602 villages and
slums in India. The generous support from our 500 volunteers and 3,103
donors enabled us to reach out to 14 grassroots initiatives in India and 1 in
the USA.
Simply put - more children went to formal government schools, more
children stayed in school and more children were rescued from hazardous
labor. Their daily battle to survive, grow, and live a life with dignity has
been an inspiration for us.
CRY America has learnt that the real barriers to change are due to deeprooted and intertwined factors such as gender discrimination, caste, class,
exploitation, livelihoods, displacement–among others. That policies and
schemes, however well–designed and adequately funded, often fail when
children, families and communities are excluded from benefitting due to
these factors.
(1,065)
1,400
Security Deposit
2,046
Total Property and Equipment
Total Assets
476,955
protection from harm and sickness.
Most of all, she has the right to be a
Liabilities and Net Assets
child. A right that she is denied,
Current Liabilities
17,825
Grant payable
5,251
Accrued expenses
11,926
Accounts payable
476,955
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
441,953
Unrestricted Net Assets
35,002
Total Current Liabilities
for no fault of hers. And so, I pledge to
do whatever I can, in my own way, to
fight for her right to have a childhood.
With my skills, with my resources, with
my heart, I will fight for her because I
can and she can't.
4
9
12
CRY America believes that the effective way to ensure more children get an
opportunity for a better childhood is by enabling their parents and
communities. We believe this can be done by making them aware of their
rights and empowering them to seek accountability from the institutions
entrusted with fulfilling them.
The process seems complex as it tries to erode prejudices, beliefs and
habits that have prevailed since time immemorial. But it's far from
impossible. As the numbers indicate–and with our proven approach to the
issue–we know a people's movement for change is possible. Today,
hundreds of communities ensure that births are being registered. Primary
health centers have been built and those existing, have been
fully–equipped. Children are being enrolled in government schools which
are functioning and accessible to both, girls and boys, ensuring that they do
not drop out.
We go forward with a tremendous sense of responsibility and hope. The
faith and trust reposed in CRY America over these years makes it
incumbent on us to ensure that we continue to uphold the high standards
of transparency and accountability.
Going ahead, we hope that you continue your partnership with us. Your
time, money, skills, voice and ideas are critical in this journey to bring
lasting change in the lives of underprivileged children, who are currently
excluded from India's prosperity and growth.
In faith and goodwill,
Shefali Sunderlal Chandel
President, CRY America
1
8
0.8%
19.0%
Capital Expenses
5
7.1%
Advocacy
Administrative Expenses
2.3%
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
Right to Participation
5
12.3%
30.4%
We thank all our individual and corporate well wishers for supporting and
promoting CRY America Greeting Cards this season. Corporate supporters
in 2006 include Hellenic Rug Imports, Mckinsey Atlanta and Symphony
Corporation. Visit the “Shop” section on www.america.cry.org to know
more.
CRY America Greeting Cards
The sixth graders of San Domenico Middle School in San Anselmo,
California, raised $1,656 as well as awareness for CRY America, after they
were moved by a history lesson on the caste system in India, taught by
their teacher Wynn Richards. We have been truly touched by their efforts!
Right to Protection
Right to Survival
4
28.0%
their full potential.
Sixth-graders rise to the occasion
We believe that this ‘gift’ of ours to CRY America will have a special
meaning for all of us, because as we enjoy this occasion,
underprivileged children will also get an opportunity to a life that will
be full of discovery, creativity, learning and fun, said Dawn and Antis.
Right to Development
CRY America: Sectoral Disbursals (2006)
themselves an opportunity to realize
On the joyous occasion of their marriage, Dawn & Antis requested their
guests to make a donation to CRY America instead of presenting them with
wedding gifts.
action; thereby giving the child and
3
Dawn & Antis
Cincinnati-based Convergys Foundation contributed $ 10,000 for the
second consecutive year, thus renewing their commitment to CRY America
and our cause.
confront the situation through collective
Children's groups or clubs formed across
supported projects
especially Indian, and motivate them to
137
2
Convergys Foundation
Right to Participation
Child marriages stopped
for the situation of the deprived child,
To enable people to take responsibility
CRY America Mission
CRY America was pleased to receive a contribution of $50,000 from Home
Decorators Collection, one of America’s leading direct marketers of home
décor and improvement. This donation was directed towards supporting
two CRY America supported projects–Shramik Vikas Kendram and Disha.
3
Child laborers removed from the workforce
749
Community-based groups or organizations
working on child labor
148
Villages or slums 100% free from child labor
167
1
Home Decorators Collection
We'd like to make a special mention of some of the contributors of 2006:
Right to Protection
In 2006, CRY America was supported by 3,103 donors across 47 states in
the USA, who donated generously to make a permanent change to the lives
of underprivileged children.
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
Resource Mobilization
a
Volunteer Mobilization
and Action Centers in 2006
48 events. 17 Action Centers. 500 volunteers.
Here’s a glimpse of the multiplying impact in 2006 towards spreading
awareness about underprivileged children.
CRY Walk 2006
CRY Walk 2006 for Child Relief was organized for the third consecutive year, with the
support and efforts of over 100 volunteers across 8 Action Centers (ACs). It was a
series of walkathon events, which started in Boston on August 26, 2006 and
continued across Portland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, San Francisco, Bay Area, RaleighDurham and Southern California. The event culminated in Lexington on October 28,
2006.
The event provided hundreds of walkers with an opportunity to support a cause they
believe in. In some cities, the event has come to symbolize not just a fundraising
activity but also entertainment for the whole family–games, food, magic show,
music–ensuring that all individuals can participate in this movement in some form or
the other.
a) Boston AC | 75 participants: The event was held at the Minuteman Park in
Alewife on August 23, 2006.
b) Raleigh–Durham AC: Families in groups, young adults, parents with strollers were
a common sight. The event was sponsored by Bamboo Garden Restaurant, Real
Triangle Properties, Shah Capital Management and Galaxy Cinema. Deepak
Sirdeshmukh, who walked with his three children aged 5–7 years, said “I want my
children to be aware of the CRY America cause and get them involved at an early
stage.”
List of Action Centers (AC)
in 2006
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.
xvi.
xvii.
Boston
Chicago
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Southern California
New York/New Jersey
Raleigh-Durham
Seattle
Indianapolis
Bay Area
College Station
Portland
Lexington
Detroit
Washington DC
Richmond
Atlanta
c) Pittsburgh AC | 70 participants: The Walkathon was held on September 17, 2006
at the scenic Schenley Park. The event was covered by the Pittsburgh Tribune
Review.
d) Portland AC: The event was organized at the beautiful Greenway Park in
Beaverton and was sponsored by two local businesses.
e) Southern California AC | 100 participants: They organized another successful
walk event along the picturesque beaches of Santa Monica. The event was
supported by Symantec Corporation and Rockwell Scientific.
Statement of Activities
Statement of Functional Expenses
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Program / Grant Expenses
India Projects
(in $)
389,825
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Revenue and Support
Contributions
(in $)
522,298
378,819
Net Fundraising event revenue
(64,979)
Expenses incurred
Fund-raising Expenses
443,798
Revenue raised
424,825
Total Program / Grant Expenses
35,000
US Projects
63,061
Marketing
16,730
Postage
24,120
Professional Fees
103,911
Fundraising Events
Interest income
Total Revenue and Support
972
902,089
103,911
Fundraising expenses
424,825
Program/grant expenses
Administrative Expenses
Expenses
Total Fundraising Expenses
11,074
Bank services charges
33,969
Professional services
121,251
Payroll
6,943
License and registration fees
8,400
Rent
10,982
Travel and transportation
2,342
Telephone
6,192
Insurance
Postage
f) Chicago AC: The volunteers conducted an online pledge drive which balanced the
disappointing turnout for the event due to bad weather.
g) Lexington AC | 32 participants: It was a chilly morning on the day of the Walk yet
the temperature at 36F did not act as a deterrent for those who participated. Event
sponsors were the Student Government of University of Kentucky and the
Kentucky Kernel.
A substantial portion of the revenues for this event was raised through
online pledges, with volunteers reaching out personally to their friends,
families and colleagues. We take this opportunity to thank all our donors
and sponsors across the eight cities for supporting CRY America. To all our
volunteers who put in countless hours and resources into making CRY Walk
2006 a success, our deepest gratitude.
441,953
Net Assets as of End of Year
532
Electricity
622
Depreciation
117
Dues
273,184
Net Assets as of Beginning of Year
168,769
Increase in Net Assets
733,320
Total Expenses
204,584
Administrative expenses
b Uphaar 2006, Seattle AC
Uphaar, (meaning “a gift” in Hindi) is Seattle Action Center’s annual charity
dinner and was held on June 03, 2006. Running successfully for the third
consecutive year, it was organized at the Sahalee Country Club in
Sammamish, WA and attended by over 200 supporters, who contributed
generously to CRY America. Proceeds from this event supported several of our
initiatives towards ensuring that children, their parents and communities
attain what is rightfully theirs–a life of dignity and right to a happy childhood.
The event highlights were as following:
!Keynote speech by Akhtar Badshah
!A silent auction covering prints autographed by MF Hussain, one of India’s
famous artist and sculptor, to photographs and art by local artists
!Indian classical and modern dance performances by danseuse Archana
Kumar and her troupe
!A performance of popular Indian tracks by local Seattle band, AllGoRhythms
A vote of thanks goes out to all our donors, with a special mention for Anu &
Naveen Jain. And a big round of applause for our Seattle AC volunteers who
continue to amaze and inspire us all.
c CRY Dandia 2006, Seattle AC
We appreciate the participation of the 300 people who attended the event,
despite the bad weather and the efforts of our ever committed volunteers. The
event truly transformed the park into a live and vibrant space, attracting
people to learn about CRY America and its work.
Adding to mood of the evening were DJ Adam MacGregor, spinning
Bollywood favorites; local band Chaibaba enthralling the audiences and
Shankar Krish, adding a somber note to the mood with his rendition of
Carnatic music. Festival-goers also got henna tattoos and shopped from local
vendors who had set up stalls.
204,584
11
Seattle AC organized several events through the year. One such event which
has begun to feature in the cultural calendar of Seattle residents is CRY
Dandia which was held on September 16, 2006 this year. While the occasion
was about song and dance, it provided an opportunity for the volunteers to
talk about CRY America and the situation of underprivileged children. The
event was held in the spacious gymnasium of Inglewood High School in
Sammamish and was attended by over 600 people. Our special thanks to
Pratidhwani who kept the crowd on its feet throughout the evening.
d Festival in the Park, Pittsburgh AC
Besides the usual elements that make a 'festival', our Pittsburgh AC volunteers
were in for a surprise–the City of Pittsburgh issued a Proclamation for CRY
America at the 'Festival in the Park', saluting our work. Councilman Bill
Peduto from the City Council attended the event and read out the
Proclamation. It is a proud moment for each one of us at CRY America.
1,859
236
Office supplies
65
Franchise taxes
Total Administrative Expenses
2
10
3
CRY - Child Relief and You America Inc., PO Box 850948, Braintree, MA 02185-0948 Tel: 339 235 0792, 617 959 127 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.america.cry.org
Note: CRY America is a 501c3 exempt organization and all donations to CRY America are tax-exempt. CRY America does not ask for/accept cash donations.
Debit my Bank Account: To initiate this option, visit the ‘donate section’
on www.america.cry.org and downloadthe ‘Authorization Form’ or email us
at [email protected] for assistance.
7
6
Total CRY America Grants (2006)
424,825
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
21,473
29,260
Government schools with 100% retention
Collective Action for Rural Development (CAFORD)
13,457
Panchayats with active education committees
Vikramshila Education Resource Society
65,784
Refund of unutilized balances from 3 projects
(1,550)
CRY Grant Management
50,847
Community–based groups or organizations active
in the area of education
17,285
Formal government schools activated or retained
Society for Advancement in Tribes, Health, Education, Environment (SATHEE)
17,853
Kalapandhari Magasvargiya and Adivasi Gramin Vikas Sansthan (KMAGVS)
53,559
8,599
Disha
15,584
Youth Council for Development Alternatives
14,994
637
149
Paryavaran Chetna Kendra
Mahila Mandal Barmer Agor
Signature:
(minimum 2 months)
mm
yyyy
Jan- Dec 2006
REPORT
nnual
CVV/ CCV No.
Credit Card Billing Address (If different from mailing address):
Master
Credit Card: Card No.
Zip:
a
( last 3 or 4 digits located on the back of your card)
Card expiry date: _________/_________
Email ID:
State:
Check Date:
Address :
Visa
Check No.
(To be made in favor of CRY America Inc.)
Check : Issuing Bank Name:
Name (Mr/Ms/Dr):
I would like to donate by:
Contact Details
66
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
I would like to donate by:
My contribution to ensure children their rights:
5, 634
$300
$250
$162
$108
$______________
Yes, I believe our children must have a right to a childhood.
A cattle herder earlier, Ram now goes to school.
Children provided with education support (non-formal)
Mahan Seva Sansthan (MSS)
21,308
Right to Development
46%
Tel:
41
177
3,833
22,561
Panchayats (local village leadership groups)
with active health committees
17%
Credit Card: Select frequency and indicate amount :
$__________________ Monthly
Quarterly for _______months
Standing Instructions: CRY America Direct Remittance Option (CRY DROPs):
CRY America offers you an option to deduct your donations on a regular basis
directly from your Credit Card or Bank account for the rights of children .
35,000
Don Bosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society
Shramika Vikas Kendram (SVK)
Villages or slums with 100% enrollment in schools
Society for Promotion of Rural Education and Development (SPREAD)
Children mainstreamed into formal
government schools (from non-formal education
programs and those not enrolled earlier)
Vatsalya
34,978
Grant Amount (in $)
Volunteer Action (Events)
3,781
n
atio
ticip
Par
ion
tect
Pro
DO WHAT’S RIGHT
Children Welfare Society (CWS)
Name of Project Partner in India
CRY America: Projects Supported & Grants Received (2006)
26%
CRY America Website
Individuals (Offline)
Government-run Integrated Child Development Centers
activated or retained
35
Public Health Centers & Sub–Centers activated
or retained
38
71
l
viva
Sur
Children covered through health check up programs
9,882
Pregnant women provided antenatal health care
and nutrition support
4,990
Children immunized
t
men
elop
Dev
One You.
and
One year of bridge schooling
14,622
Birth registrations ensured: Old + new
One Milk Co-operative formation,
2,930
Right to Survival
Villages or slums covered by supported projects
10%
1%
Corporates & Foundations
after
602
General Indicators
Total
Children impacted by supported projects
41,027
CRY America Products
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
Where did each dollar in 2006 come from?
Ram didn’t bring the cows home
a
Volunteer Mobilization
and Action Centers in 2006
48 events. 17 Action Centers. 500 volunteers.
Here’s a glimpse of the multiplying impact in 2006 towards spreading
awareness about underprivileged children.
CRY Walk 2006
CRY Walk 2006 for Child Relief was organized for the third consecutive year, with the
support and efforts of over 100 volunteers across 8 Action Centers (ACs). It was a
series of walkathon events, which started in Boston on August 26, 2006 and
continued across Portland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, San Francisco, Bay Area, RaleighDurham and Southern California. The event culminated in Lexington on October 28,
2006.
The event provided hundreds of walkers with an opportunity to support a cause they
believe in. In some cities, the event has come to symbolize not just a fundraising
activity but also entertainment for the whole family–games, food, magic show,
music–ensuring that all individuals can participate in this movement in some form or
the other.
a) Boston AC | 75 participants: The event was held at the Minuteman Park in
Alewife on August 23, 2006.
b) Raleigh–Durham AC: Families in groups, young adults, parents with strollers were
a common sight. The event was sponsored by Bamboo Garden Restaurant, Real
Triangle Properties, Shah Capital Management and Galaxy Cinema. Deepak
Sirdeshmukh, who walked with his three children aged 5–7 years, said “I want my
children to be aware of the CRY America cause and get them involved at an early
stage.”
List of Action Centers (AC)
in 2006
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.
xvi.
xvii.
Boston
Chicago
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Southern California
New York/New Jersey
Raleigh-Durham
Seattle
Indianapolis
Bay Area
College Station
Portland
Lexington
Detroit
Washington DC
Richmond
Atlanta
c) Pittsburgh AC | 70 participants: The Walkathon was held on September 17, 2006
at the scenic Schenley Park. The event was covered by the Pittsburgh Tribune
Review.
d) Portland AC: The event was organized at the beautiful Greenway Park in
Beaverton and was sponsored by two local businesses.
e) Southern California AC | 100 participants: They organized another successful
walk event along the picturesque beaches of Santa Monica. The event was
supported by Symantec Corporation and Rockwell Scientific.
Statement of Activities
Statement of Functional Expenses
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Program / Grant Expenses
India Projects
(in $)
389,825
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Revenue and Support
Contributions
(in $)
522,298
378,819
Net Fundraising event revenue
(64,979)
Expenses incurred
Fund-raising Expenses
443,798
Revenue raised
424,825
Total Program / Grant Expenses
35,000
US Projects
63,061
Marketing
16,730
Postage
24,120
Professional Fees
103,911
Fundraising Events
Interest income
Total Revenue and Support
972
902,089
103,911
Fundraising expenses
424,825
Program/grant expenses
Administrative Expenses
Expenses
Total Fundraising Expenses
11,074
Bank services charges
33,969
Professional services
121,251
Payroll
6,943
License and registration fees
8,400
Rent
10,982
Travel and transportation
2,342
Telephone
6,192
Insurance
Postage
f) Chicago AC: The volunteers conducted an online pledge drive which balanced the
disappointing turnout for the event due to bad weather.
g) Lexington AC | 32 participants: It was a chilly morning on the day of the Walk yet
the temperature at 36F did not act as a deterrent for those who participated. Event
sponsors were the Student Government of University of Kentucky and the
Kentucky Kernel.
A substantial portion of the revenues for this event was raised through
online pledges, with volunteers reaching out personally to their friends,
families and colleagues. We take this opportunity to thank all our donors
and sponsors across the eight cities for supporting CRY America. To all our
volunteers who put in countless hours and resources into making CRY Walk
2006 a success, our deepest gratitude.
441,953
Net Assets as of End of Year
532
Electricity
622
Depreciation
117
Dues
273,184
Net Assets as of Beginning of Year
168,769
Increase in Net Assets
733,320
Total Expenses
204,584
Administrative expenses
b Uphaar 2006, Seattle AC
Uphaar, (meaning “a gift” in Hindi) is Seattle Action Center’s annual charity
dinner and was held on June 03, 2006. Running successfully for the third
consecutive year, it was organized at the Sahalee Country Club in
Sammamish, WA and attended by over 200 supporters, who contributed
generously to CRY America. Proceeds from this event supported several of our
initiatives towards ensuring that children, their parents and communities
attain what is rightfully theirs–a life of dignity and right to a happy childhood.
The event highlights were as following:
!Keynote speech by Akhtar Badshah
!A silent auction covering prints autographed by MF Hussain, one of India’s
famous artist and sculptor, to photographs and art by local artists
!Indian classical and modern dance performances by danseuse Archana
Kumar and her troupe
!A performance of popular Indian tracks by local Seattle band, AllGoRhythms
A vote of thanks goes out to all our donors, with a special mention for Anu &
Naveen Jain. And a big round of applause for our Seattle AC volunteers who
continue to amaze and inspire us all.
c CRY Dandia 2006, Seattle AC
We appreciate the participation of the 300 people who attended the event,
despite the bad weather and the efforts of our ever committed volunteers. The
event truly transformed the park into a live and vibrant space, attracting
people to learn about CRY America and its work.
Adding to mood of the evening were DJ Adam MacGregor, spinning
Bollywood favorites; local band Chaibaba enthralling the audiences and
Shankar Krish, adding a somber note to the mood with his rendition of
Carnatic music. Festival-goers also got henna tattoos and shopped from local
vendors who had set up stalls.
204,584
11
Seattle AC organized several events through the year. One such event which
has begun to feature in the cultural calendar of Seattle residents is CRY
Dandia which was held on September 16, 2006 this year. While the occasion
was about song and dance, it provided an opportunity for the volunteers to
talk about CRY America and the situation of underprivileged children. The
event was held in the spacious gymnasium of Inglewood High School in
Sammamish and was attended by over 600 people. Our special thanks to
Pratidhwani who kept the crowd on its feet throughout the evening.
d Festival in the Park, Pittsburgh AC
Besides the usual elements that make a 'festival', our Pittsburgh AC volunteers
were in for a surprise–the City of Pittsburgh issued a Proclamation for CRY
America at the 'Festival in the Park', saluting our work. Councilman Bill
Peduto from the City Council attended the event and read out the
Proclamation. It is a proud moment for each one of us at CRY America.
1,859
236
Office supplies
65
Franchise taxes
Total Administrative Expenses
2
10
3
CRY - Child Relief and You America Inc., PO Box 850948, Braintree, MA 02185-0948 Tel: 339 235 0792, 617 959 127 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.america.cry.org
Note: CRY America is a 501c3 exempt organization and all donations to CRY America are tax-exempt. CRY America does not ask for/accept cash donations.
Debit my Bank Account: To initiate this option, visit the ‘donate section’
on www.america.cry.org and downloadthe ‘Authorization Form’ or email us
at [email protected] for assistance.
7
6
Total CRY America Grants (2006)
424,825
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
21,473
29,260
Government schools with 100% retention
Collective Action for Rural Development (CAFORD)
13,457
Panchayats with active education committees
Vikramshila Education Resource Society
65,784
Refund of unutilized balances from 3 projects
(1,550)
CRY Grant Management
50,847
Community–based groups or organizations active
in the area of education
17,285
Formal government schools activated or retained
Society for Advancement in Tribes, Health, Education, Environment (SATHEE)
17,853
Kalapandhari Magasvargiya and Adivasi Gramin Vikas Sansthan (KMAGVS)
53,559
8,599
Disha
15,584
Youth Council for Development Alternatives
14,994
637
149
Paryavaran Chetna Kendra
Mahila Mandal Barmer Agor
Signature:
(minimum 2 months)
mm
yyyy
Jan- Dec 2006
REPORT
nnual
CVV/ CCV No.
Credit Card Billing Address (If different from mailing address):
Master
Credit Card: Card No.
Zip:
a
( last 3 or 4 digits located on the back of your card)
Card expiry date: _________/_________
Email ID:
State:
Check Date:
Address :
Visa
Check No.
(To be made in favor of CRY America Inc.)
Check : Issuing Bank Name:
Name (Mr/Ms/Dr):
I would like to donate by:
Contact Details
66
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
I would like to donate by:
My contribution to ensure children their rights:
5, 634
$300
$250
$162
$108
$______________
Yes, I believe our children must have a right to a childhood.
A cattle herder earlier, Ram now goes to school.
Children provided with education support (non-formal)
Mahan Seva Sansthan (MSS)
21,308
Right to Development
46%
Tel:
41
177
3,833
22,561
Panchayats (local village leadership groups)
with active health committees
17%
Credit Card: Select frequency and indicate amount :
$__________________ Monthly
Quarterly for _______months
Standing Instructions: CRY America Direct Remittance Option (CRY DROPs):
CRY America offers you an option to deduct your donations on a regular basis
directly from your Credit Card or Bank account for the rights of children .
35,000
Don Bosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society
Shramika Vikas Kendram (SVK)
Villages or slums with 100% enrollment in schools
Society for Promotion of Rural Education and Development (SPREAD)
Children mainstreamed into formal
government schools (from non-formal education
programs and those not enrolled earlier)
Vatsalya
34,978
Grant Amount (in $)
Volunteer Action (Events)
3,781
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atio
ticip
Par
ion
tect
Pro
DO WHAT’S RIGHT
Children Welfare Society (CWS)
Name of Project Partner in India
CRY America: Projects Supported & Grants Received (2006)
26%
CRY America Website
Individuals (Offline)
Government-run Integrated Child Development Centers
activated or retained
35
Public Health Centers & Sub–Centers activated
or retained
38
71
l
viva
Sur
Children covered through health check up programs
9,882
Pregnant women provided antenatal health care
and nutrition support
4,990
Children immunized
t
men
elop
Dev
One You.
and
One year of bridge schooling
14,622
Birth registrations ensured: Old + new
One Milk Co-operative formation,
2,930
Right to Survival
Villages or slums covered by supported projects
10%
1%
Corporates & Foundations
after
602
General Indicators
Total
Children impacted by supported projects
41,027
CRY America Products
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
Where did each dollar in 2006 come from?
Ram didn’t bring the cows home
e
Dhamaka 2006, Bay Area AC
Our Bay Area Action Center organized Dhamaka 2006, an evening of song
and dance, on April 22, 2006 at CET Auditorium in San Jose, California. It
was an exciting evening, enjoyed by over 300 attendees across all age
groups. Prithvi, a local favorite, played popular Bollywood tunes and
popular local dance groups Jhoom, India Community Center Dance
Group, Xpressions, Dance Masti Classes and Wings dazzled the audience
with their performances. Kudos to the volunteers for the superb planning
and execution of the event!
f
Hoops 4 CRY, Atlanta AC
Hoops–4–CRY, organized by our Atlanta AC on November 4, 2006 was a
basketball tournament in which students, corporates and others
participated. The event had a turnout of around 120 supporters–cheering,
dancing, eating, and having a great time. The event sponsors were Boston
Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
and several individual donors. Partnerships with college fraternity AIO and
college sorority Sigma Sigma Rho helped spread the word. We wish to
thank our participating teams, sponsors and volunteers for making our first
Atlanta event a great success.
Website Update: www.america.cry.org
Throughout 2006, we continuously tried to improve the quality of the
organizational information available on the CRY America website.
Our online revenues grew by a staggering 65% over the previous year,
due to the generous support of 1,119 donors, across 41 states in the
USA, with a large portion contributed by donors from California.
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Statement Of Financial Position
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Assets
CRY America Pledge
(in $)
Current Assets
Cash
Before anything else, I am a human
411,413
4,829
Prepaid expenses
57,267
Accounts receivable
Total Current Assets
473,509
being. As is this little girl. The rights I
enjoy are hers too. She has a right to a
Property and Equipment
Office equipment
3,111
Less accumulated depreciation
home and family, education, playtime,
Dear CRY America Supporter,
This is that time of the year when we get to share the real impact your
support has made towards building an efficient and effective CRY America.
In 2006, your committed partnership helped make an irreversible impact
to the lives of 41,027 underprivileged children across 602 villages and
slums in India. The generous support from our 500 volunteers and 3,103
donors enabled us to reach out to 14 grassroots initiatives in India and 1 in
the USA.
Simply put - more children went to formal government schools, more
children stayed in school and more children were rescued from hazardous
labor. Their daily battle to survive, grow, and live a life with dignity has
been an inspiration for us.
CRY America has learnt that the real barriers to change are due to deeprooted and intertwined factors such as gender discrimination, caste, class,
exploitation, livelihoods, displacement–among others. That policies and
schemes, however well–designed and adequately funded, often fail when
children, families and communities are excluded from benefitting due to
these factors.
(1,065)
1,400
Security Deposit
2,046
Total Property and Equipment
Total Assets
476,955
protection from harm and sickness.
Most of all, she has the right to be a
Liabilities and Net Assets
child. A right that she is denied,
Current Liabilities
17,825
Grant payable
5,251
Accrued expenses
11,926
Accounts payable
476,955
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
441,953
Unrestricted Net Assets
35,002
Total Current Liabilities
for no fault of hers. And so, I pledge to
do whatever I can, in my own way, to
fight for her right to have a childhood.
With my skills, with my resources, with
my heart, I will fight for her because I
can and she can't.
4
9
12
CRY America believes that the effective way to ensure more children get an
opportunity for a better childhood is by enabling their parents and
communities. We believe this can be done by making them aware of their
rights and empowering them to seek accountability from the institutions
entrusted with fulfilling them.
The process seems complex as it tries to erode prejudices, beliefs and
habits that have prevailed since time immemorial. But it's far from
impossible. As the numbers indicate–and with our proven approach to the
issue–we know a people's movement for change is possible. Today,
hundreds of communities ensure that births are being registered. Primary
health centers have been built and those existing, have been
fully–equipped. Children are being enrolled in government schools which
are functioning and accessible to both, girls and boys, ensuring that they do
not drop out.
We go forward with a tremendous sense of responsibility and hope. The
faith and trust reposed in CRY America over these years makes it
incumbent on us to ensure that we continue to uphold the high standards
of transparency and accountability.
Going ahead, we hope that you continue your partnership with us. Your
time, money, skills, voice and ideas are critical in this journey to bring
lasting change in the lives of underprivileged children, who are currently
excluded from India's prosperity and growth.
In faith and goodwill,
Shefali Sunderlal Chandel
President, CRY America
1
8
0.8%
19.0%
Capital Expenses
5
7.1%
Advocacy
Administrative Expenses
2.3%
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
Right to Participation
5
12.3%
30.4%
We thank all our individual and corporate well wishers for supporting and
promoting CRY America Greeting Cards this season. Corporate supporters
in 2006 include Hellenic Rug Imports, Mckinsey Atlanta and Symphony
Corporation. Visit the “Shop” section on www.america.cry.org to know
more.
CRY America Greeting Cards
The sixth graders of San Domenico Middle School in San Anselmo,
California, raised $1,656 as well as awareness for CRY America, after they
were moved by a history lesson on the caste system in India, taught by
their teacher Wynn Richards. We have been truly touched by their efforts!
Right to Protection
Right to Survival
4
28.0%
their full potential.
Sixth-graders rise to the occasion
We believe that this ‘gift’ of ours to CRY America will have a special
meaning for all of us, because as we enjoy this occasion,
underprivileged children will also get an opportunity to a life that will
be full of discovery, creativity, learning and fun, said Dawn and Antis.
Right to Development
CRY America: Sectoral Disbursals (2006)
themselves an opportunity to realize
On the joyous occasion of their marriage, Dawn & Antis requested their
guests to make a donation to CRY America instead of presenting them with
wedding gifts.
action; thereby giving the child and
3
Dawn & Antis
Cincinnati-based Convergys Foundation contributed $ 10,000 for the
second consecutive year, thus renewing their commitment to CRY America
and our cause.
confront the situation through collective
Children's groups or clubs formed across
supported projects
especially Indian, and motivate them to
137
2
Convergys Foundation
Right to Participation
Child marriages stopped
for the situation of the deprived child,
To enable people to take responsibility
CRY America Mission
CRY America was pleased to receive a contribution of $50,000 from Home
Decorators Collection, one of America’s leading direct marketers of home
décor and improvement. This donation was directed towards supporting
two CRY America supported projects–Shramik Vikas Kendram and Disha.
3
Child laborers removed from the workforce
749
Community-based groups or organizations
working on child labor
148
Villages or slums 100% free from child labor
167
1
Home Decorators Collection
We'd like to make a special mention of some of the contributors of 2006:
Right to Protection
In 2006, CRY America was supported by 3,103 donors across 47 states in
the USA, who donated generously to make a permanent change to the lives
of underprivileged children.
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
Resource Mobilization
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Our Bay Area Action Center organized Dhamaka 2006, an evening of song
and dance, on April 22, 2006 at CET Auditorium in San Jose, California. It
was an exciting evening, enjoyed by over 300 attendees across all age
groups. Prithvi, a local favorite, played popular Bollywood tunes and
popular local dance groups Jhoom, India Community Center Dance
Group, Xpressions, Dance Masti Classes and Wings dazzled the audience
with their performances. Kudos to the volunteers for the superb planning
and execution of the event!
Statement Of Financial Position
Dear CRY America Supporter,
CRY America Pledge
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Assets
(in $)
Current Assets
Before anything else, I am a human
Cash
Hoops 4 CRY, Atlanta AC
Hoops–4–CRY, organized by our Atlanta AC on November 4, 2006 was a
basketball tournament in which students, corporates and others
participated. The event had a turnout of around 120 supporters–cheering,
dancing, eating, and having a great time. The event sponsors were Boston
Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
and several individual donors. Partnerships with college fraternity AIO and
college sorority Sigma Sigma Rho helped spread the word. We wish to
thank our participating teams, sponsors and volunteers for making our first
Atlanta event a great success.
411,413
Accounts receivable
57,267
Prepaid expenses
4,829
Total Current Assets
being. As is this little girl. The rights I
473,509
enjoy are hers too. She has a right to a
3,111
home and family, education, playtime,
Property and Equipment
Office equipment
Website Update: www.america.cry.org
Throughout 2006, we continuously tried to improve the quality of the
organizational information available on the CRY America website.
Less accumulated depreciation
(1,065)
Total Property and Equipment
2,046
Security Deposit
1,400
Total Assets
Our online revenues grew by a staggering 65% over the previous year,
due to the generous support of 1,119 donors, across 41 states in the
USA, with a large portion contributed by donors from California.
protection from harm and sickness.
Most of all, she has the right to be a
476,955
Liabilities and Net Assets
child. A right that she is denied,
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
11,926
Accrued expenses
5,251
Grant payable
17,825
Total Current Liabilities
35,002
Unrestricted Net Assets
441,953
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
476,955
for no fault of hers. And so, I pledge to
do whatever I can, in my own way, to
fight for her right to have a childhood.
With my skills, with my resources, with
my heart, I will fight for her because I
can and she can't.
4
9
12
This is that time of the year when we get to share the real impact your
support has made towards building an efficient and effective CRY America.
In 2006, your committed partnership helped make an irreversible impact
to the lives of 41,027 underprivileged children across 602 villages and
slums in India. The generous support from our 500 volunteers and 3,103
donors enabled us to reach out to 14 grassroots initiatives in India and 1 in
the USA.
Simply put - more children went to formal government schools, more
children stayed in school and more children were rescued from hazardous
labor. Their daily battle to survive, grow, and live a life with dignity has
been an inspiration for us.
CRY America has learnt that the real barriers to change are due to deeprooted and intertwined factors such as gender discrimination, caste, class,
exploitation, livelihoods, displacement–among others. That policies and
schemes, however well–designed and adequately funded, often fail when
children, families and communities are excluded from benefitting due to
these factors.
CRY America believes that the effective way to ensure more children get an
opportunity for a better childhood is by enabling their parents and
communities. We believe this can be done by making them aware of their
rights and empowering them to seek accountability from the institutions
entrusted with fulfilling them.
The process seems complex as it tries to erode prejudices, beliefs and
habits that have prevailed since time immemorial. But it's far from
impossible. As the numbers indicate–and with our proven approach to the
issue–we know a people's movement for change is possible. Today,
hundreds of communities ensure that births are being registered. Primary
health centers have been built and those existing, have been
fully–equipped. Children are being enrolled in government schools which
are functioning and accessible to both, girls and boys, ensuring that they do
not drop out.
We go forward with a tremendous sense of responsibility and hope. The
faith and trust reposed in CRY America over these years makes it
incumbent on us to ensure that we continue to uphold the high standards
of transparency and accountability.
Going ahead, we hope that you continue your partnership with us. Your
time, money, skills, voice and ideas are critical in this journey to bring
lasting change in the lives of underprivileged children, who are currently
excluded from India's prosperity and growth.
In faith and goodwill,
Shefali Sunderlal Chandel
President, CRY America
8
5
0.8%
19.0%
7.1%
Capital Expenses
Advocacy
Administrative Expenses
2.3%
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
Right to Participation
We thank all our individual and corporate well wishers for supporting and
promoting CRY America Greeting Cards this season. Corporate supporters
in 2006 include Hellenic Rug Imports, Mckinsey Atlanta and Symphony
Corporation. Visit the “Shop” section on www.america.cry.org to know
more.
5
Right to Protection
Right to Survival
4
28.0%
their full potential.
CRY America Greeting Cards
The sixth graders of San Domenico Middle School in San Anselmo,
California, raised $1,656 as well as awareness for CRY America, after they
were moved by a history lesson on the caste system in India, taught by
their teacher Wynn Richards. We have been truly touched by their efforts!
12.3%
30.4%
Sixth-graders rise to the occasion
We believe that this ‘gift’ of ours to CRY America will have a special
meaning for all of us, because as we enjoy this occasion,
underprivileged children will also get an opportunity to a life that will
be full of discovery, creativity, learning and fun, said Dawn and Antis.
Right to Development
CRY America: Sectoral Disbursals (2006)
On the joyous occasion of their marriage, Dawn & Antis requested their
guests to make a donation to CRY America instead of presenting them with
wedding gifts.
action; thereby giving the child and
3
Children's groups or clubs formed across
supported projects
Dawn & Antis
Cincinnati-based Convergys Foundation contributed $ 10,000 for the
second consecutive year, thus renewing their commitment to CRY America
and our cause.
confront the situation through collective
especially Indian, and motivate them to
137
2
Convergys Foundation
Right to Participation
for the situation of the deprived child,
To enable people to take responsibility
CRY America Mission
f
Dhamaka 2006, Bay Area AC
themselves an opportunity to realize
e
1
Child marriages stopped
167
Villages or slums 100% free from child labor
148
Community-based groups or organizations
working on child labor
749
Child laborers removed from the workforce
Right to Protection
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
CRY America was pleased to receive a contribution of $50,000 from Home
Decorators Collection, one of America’s leading direct marketers of home
décor and improvement. This donation was directed towards supporting
two CRY America supported projects–Shramik Vikas Kendram and Disha.
3
1
Home Decorators Collection
We'd like to make a special mention of some of the contributors of 2006:
In 2006, CRY America was supported by 3,103 donors across 47 states in
the USA, who donated generously to make a permanent change to the lives
of underprivileged children.
Resource Mobilization
b Uphaar 2006, Seattle AC
Volunteer Mobilization
and Action Centers in 2006
48 events. 17 Action Centers. 500 volunteers.
Here’s a glimpse of the multiplying impact in 2006 towards spreading
awareness about underprivileged children.
CRY Walk 2006
CRY Walk 2006 for Child Relief was organized for the third consecutive year, with the
support and efforts of over 100 volunteers across 8 Action Centers (ACs). It was a
series of walkathon events, which started in Boston on August 26, 2006 and
continued across Portland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, San Francisco, Bay Area, RaleighDurham and Southern California. The event culminated in Lexington on October 28,
2006.
The event provided hundreds of walkers with an opportunity to support a cause they
believe in. In some cities, the event has come to symbolize not just a fundraising
activity but also entertainment for the whole family–games, food, magic show,
music–ensuring that all individuals can participate in this movement in some form or
the other.
a) Boston AC | 75 participants: The event was held at the Minuteman Park in
Alewife on August 23, 2006.
b) Raleigh–Durham AC: Families in groups, young adults, parents with strollers were
a common sight. The event was sponsored by Bamboo Garden Restaurant, Real
Triangle Properties, Shah Capital Management and Galaxy Cinema. Deepak
Sirdeshmukh, who walked with his three children aged 5–7 years, said “I want my
children to be aware of the CRY America cause and get them involved at an early
stage.”
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Statement of Functional Expenses
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Program / Grant Expenses
List of Action Centers (AC)
in 2006
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.
xvi.
xvii.
Boston
Chicago
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Southern California
New York/New Jersey
Raleigh-Durham
Seattle
Indianapolis
Bay Area
College Station
Portland
Lexington
Detroit
Washington DC
Richmond
Atlanta
(in $)
Revenue and Support
389,825
Contributions
US Projects
35,000
Fundraising Events
Total Program / Grant Expenses
424,825
Revenue raised
443,798
Expenses incurred
(64,979)
378,819
24,120
Net Fundraising event revenue
Postage
16,730
Interest income
Marketing
63,061
Total Revenue and Support
103,911
e) Southern California AC | 100 participants: They organized another successful
walk event along the picturesque beaches of Santa Monica. The event was
supported by Symantec Corporation and Rockwell Scientific.
f) Chicago AC: The volunteers conducted an online pledge drive which balanced the
disappointing turnout for the event due to bad weather.
g) Lexington AC | 32 participants: It was a chilly morning on the day of the Walk yet
the temperature at 36F did not act as a deterrent for those who participated. Event
sponsors were the Student Government of University of Kentucky and the
Kentucky Kernel.
A substantial portion of the revenues for this event was raised through
online pledges, with volunteers reaching out personally to their friends,
families and colleagues. We take this opportunity to thank all our donors
and sponsors across the eight cities for supporting CRY America. To all our
volunteers who put in countless hours and resources into making CRY Walk
2006 a success, our deepest gratitude.
Program/grant expenses
424,825
103,911
Fundraising expenses
Professional services
33,969
Administrative expenses
204,584
Bank services charges
11,074
Total Expenses
733,320
Travel and transportation
10,982
Increase in Net Assets
168,769
Rent
8,400
Net Assets as of Beginning of Year
273,184
License and registration fees
6,943
Net Assets as of End of Year
441,953
Insurance
6,192
Telephone
2,342
Postage
1,859
Electricity
532
Office supplies
236
Dues
117
Franchise taxes
65
Total Administrative Expenses
famous artist and sculptor, to photographs and art by local artists
!Indian classical and modern dance performances by danseuse Archana
Kumar and her troupe
!A performance of popular Indian tracks by local Seattle band, AllGoRhythms
902,089
121,251
622
!Keynote speech by Akhtar Badshah
!A silent auction covering prints autographed by MF Hussain, one of India’s
972
Payroll
Depreciation
The event highlights were as following:
A vote of thanks goes out to all our donors, with a special mention for Anu &
Naveen Jain. And a big round of applause for our Seattle AC volunteers who
continue to amaze and inspire us all.
Expenses
Administrative Expenses
d) Portland AC: The event was organized at the beautiful Greenway Park in
Beaverton and was sponsored by two local businesses.
522,298
Professional Fees
Total Fundraising Expenses
c) Pittsburgh AC | 70 participants: The Walkathon was held on September 17, 2006
at the scenic Schenley Park. The event was covered by the Pittsburgh Tribune
Review.
(in $)
India Projects
Fund-raising Expenses
Uphaar, (meaning “a gift” in Hindi) is Seattle Action Center’s annual charity
dinner and was held on June 03, 2006. Running successfully for the third
consecutive year, it was organized at the Sahalee Country Club in
Sammamish, WA and attended by over 200 supporters, who contributed
generously to CRY America. Proceeds from this event supported several of our
initiatives towards ensuring that children, their parents and communities
attain what is rightfully theirs–a life of dignity and right to a happy childhood.
c CRY Dandia 2006, Seattle AC
Seattle AC organized several events through the year. One such event which
has begun to feature in the cultural calendar of Seattle residents is CRY
Dandia which was held on September 16, 2006 this year. While the occasion
was about song and dance, it provided an opportunity for the volunteers to
talk about CRY America and the situation of underprivileged children. The
event was held in the spacious gymnasium of Inglewood High School in
Sammamish and was attended by over 600 people. Our special thanks to
Pratidhwani who kept the crowd on its feet throughout the evening.
d Festival in the Park, Pittsburgh AC
Besides the usual elements that make a 'festival', our Pittsburgh AC volunteers
were in for a surprise–the City of Pittsburgh issued a Proclamation for CRY
America at the 'Festival in the Park', saluting our work. Councilman Bill
Peduto from the City Council attended the event and read out the
Proclamation. It is a proud moment for each one of us at CRY America.
We appreciate the participation of the 300 people who attended the event,
despite the bad weather and the efforts of our ever committed volunteers. The
event truly transformed the park into a live and vibrant space, attracting
people to learn about CRY America and its work.
Adding to mood of the evening were DJ Adam MacGregor, spinning
Bollywood favorites; local band Chaibaba enthralling the audiences and
Shankar Krish, adding a somber note to the mood with his rendition of
Carnatic music. Festival-goers also got henna tattoos and shopped from local
vendors who had set up stalls.
204,584
2
11
10
3
CRY - Child Relief and You America Inc., PO Box 850948, Braintree, MA 02185-0948 Tel: 339 235 0792, 617 959 127 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.america.cry.org
Note: CRY America is a 501c3 exempt organization and all donations to CRY America are tax-exempt. CRY America does not ask for/accept cash donations.
Debit my Bank Account: To initiate this option, visit the ‘donate section’
on www.america.cry.org and downloadthe ‘Authorization Form’ or email us
at [email protected] for assistance.
7
6
Total CRY America Grants (2006)
424,825
35,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
50,847
CRY Grant Management
(1,550)
Refund of unutilized balances from 3 projects
65,784
Vikramshila Education Resource Society
13,457
Collective Action for Rural Development (CAFORD)
29,260
Shramika Vikas Kendram (SVK)
21,473
Don Bosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society
53,559
Kalapandhari Magasvargiya and Adivasi Gramin Vikas Sansthan (KMAGVS)
17,853
Society for Advancement in Tribes, Health, Education, Environment (SATHEE)
17,285
Paryavaran Chetna Kendra
3,833
Society for Promotion of Rural Education and Development (SPREAD)
14,994
Youth Council for Development Alternatives
15,584
Disha
8,599
Mahila Mandal Barmer Agor
22,561
Vatsalya
21,308
Mahan Seva Sansthan (MSS)
34,978
Children Welfare Society (CWS)
Name of Project Partner in India
Grant Amount (in $)
CRY America: Projects Supported & Grants Received (2006)
26%
Community–based groups or organizations active
in the area of education
Panchayats with active education committees
Government schools with 100% retention
Villages or slums with 100% enrollment in schools
Formal government schools activated or retained
Children mainstreamed into formal
government schools (from non-formal education
programs and those not enrolled earlier)
46%
Volunteer Action (Events)
Individuals (Offline)
1%
Corporates & Foundations
Credit Card: Select frequency and indicate amount :
$__________________ Monthly
Quarterly for _______months
177
66
5, 634
Email ID:
CVV/ CCV No.
Credit Card Billing Address (If different from mailing address):
Master
Credit Card: Card No.
State:
Zip:
Check Date:
Address :
Name (Mr/Ms/Dr):
Visa
Check No.
Check : Issuing Bank Name:
$300
$250
$162
Panchayats (local village leadership groups)
with active health committees
$108
$______________
Yes, I believe our children must have a right to a childhood.
3,781
n
atio
ticip
Par
71
38
35
Government-run Integrated Child Development Centers
activated or retained
Children immunized
Birth registrations ensured: Old + new
ion
tect
Pro
DO WHAT’S RIGHT
Public Health Centers & Sub–Centers activated
or retained
l
viva
Sur
t
men
elop
Dev
One You.
4,990
and
9,882
One year of bridge schooling
14,622
One Milk Co-operative formation,
2,930
Right to Survival
602
41,027
Children impacted by supported projects
Total
General Indicators
after
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
Ram didn’t bring the cows home
REPORT
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
I would like to donate by:
My contribution to ensure children their rights:
annual
Jan- Dec 2006
(To be made in favor of CRY America Inc.)
I would like to donate by:
CRY America Products
Where did each dollar in 2006 come from?
( last 3 or 4 digits located on the back of your card)
yyyy
Card expiry date: _________/_________
Standing Instructions: CRY America Direct Remittance Option (CRY DROPs):
CRY America offers you an option to deduct your donations on a regular basis
directly from your Credit Card or Bank account for the rights of children .
Right to Development
Villages or slums covered by supported projects
10%
149
mm
A cattle herder earlier, Ram now goes to school.
Children provided with education support (non-formal)
Children covered through health check up programs
17%
(minimum 2 months)
Tel:
41
Signature:
Contact Details
Pregnant women provided antenatal health care
and nutrition support
CRY America Website
637
a
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
b Uphaar 2006, Seattle AC
Volunteer Mobilization
and Action Centers in 2006
48 events. 17 Action Centers. 500 volunteers.
Here’s a glimpse of the multiplying impact in 2006 towards spreading
awareness about underprivileged children.
CRY Walk 2006
CRY Walk 2006 for Child Relief was organized for the third consecutive year, with the
support and efforts of over 100 volunteers across 8 Action Centers (ACs). It was a
series of walkathon events, which started in Boston on August 26, 2006 and
continued across Portland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, San Francisco, Bay Area, RaleighDurham and Southern California. The event culminated in Lexington on October 28,
2006.
The event provided hundreds of walkers with an opportunity to support a cause they
believe in. In some cities, the event has come to symbolize not just a fundraising
activity but also entertainment for the whole family–games, food, magic show,
music–ensuring that all individuals can participate in this movement in some form or
the other.
a) Boston AC | 75 participants: The event was held at the Minuteman Park in
Alewife on August 23, 2006.
b) Raleigh–Durham AC: Families in groups, young adults, parents with strollers were
a common sight. The event was sponsored by Bamboo Garden Restaurant, Real
Triangle Properties, Shah Capital Management and Galaxy Cinema. Deepak
Sirdeshmukh, who walked with his three children aged 5–7 years, said “I want my
children to be aware of the CRY America cause and get them involved at an early
stage.”
CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Statement of Functional Expenses
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Program / Grant Expenses
List of Action Centers (AC)
in 2006
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xvi.
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Boston
Chicago
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Southern California
New York/New Jersey
Raleigh-Durham
Seattle
Indianapolis
Bay Area
College Station
Portland
Lexington
Detroit
Washington DC
Richmond
Atlanta
(in $)
Revenue and Support
389,825
Contributions
US Projects
35,000
Fundraising Events
Total Program / Grant Expenses
424,825
Revenue raised
443,798
Expenses incurred
(64,979)
378,819
24,120
Net Fundraising event revenue
Postage
16,730
Interest income
Marketing
63,061
Total Revenue and Support
103,911
e) Southern California AC | 100 participants: They organized another successful
walk event along the picturesque beaches of Santa Monica. The event was
supported by Symantec Corporation and Rockwell Scientific.
f) Chicago AC: The volunteers conducted an online pledge drive which balanced the
disappointing turnout for the event due to bad weather.
g) Lexington AC | 32 participants: It was a chilly morning on the day of the Walk yet
the temperature at 36F did not act as a deterrent for those who participated. Event
sponsors were the Student Government of University of Kentucky and the
Kentucky Kernel.
A substantial portion of the revenues for this event was raised through
online pledges, with volunteers reaching out personally to their friends,
families and colleagues. We take this opportunity to thank all our donors
and sponsors across the eight cities for supporting CRY America. To all our
volunteers who put in countless hours and resources into making CRY Walk
2006 a success, our deepest gratitude.
Program/grant expenses
424,825
103,911
Fundraising expenses
Professional services
33,969
Administrative expenses
204,584
Bank services charges
11,074
Total Expenses
733,320
Travel and transportation
10,982
Increase in Net Assets
168,769
Rent
8,400
Net Assets as of Beginning of Year
273,184
License and registration fees
6,943
Net Assets as of End of Year
441,953
Insurance
6,192
Telephone
2,342
Postage
1,859
Electricity
532
Office supplies
236
Dues
117
Franchise taxes
65
Total Administrative Expenses
famous artist and sculptor, to photographs and art by local artists
!Indian classical and modern dance performances by danseuse Archana
Kumar and her troupe
!A performance of popular Indian tracks by local Seattle band, AllGoRhythms
902,089
121,251
622
!Keynote speech by Akhtar Badshah
!A silent auction covering prints autographed by MF Hussain, one of India’s
972
Payroll
Depreciation
The event highlights were as following:
A vote of thanks goes out to all our donors, with a special mention for Anu &
Naveen Jain. And a big round of applause for our Seattle AC volunteers who
continue to amaze and inspire us all.
Expenses
Administrative Expenses
d) Portland AC: The event was organized at the beautiful Greenway Park in
Beaverton and was sponsored by two local businesses.
522,298
Professional Fees
Total Fundraising Expenses
c) Pittsburgh AC | 70 participants: The Walkathon was held on September 17, 2006
at the scenic Schenley Park. The event was covered by the Pittsburgh Tribune
Review.
(in $)
India Projects
Fund-raising Expenses
Uphaar, (meaning “a gift” in Hindi) is Seattle Action Center’s annual charity
dinner and was held on June 03, 2006. Running successfully for the third
consecutive year, it was organized at the Sahalee Country Club in
Sammamish, WA and attended by over 200 supporters, who contributed
generously to CRY America. Proceeds from this event supported several of our
initiatives towards ensuring that children, their parents and communities
attain what is rightfully theirs–a life of dignity and right to a happy childhood.
c CRY Dandia 2006, Seattle AC
Seattle AC organized several events through the year. One such event which
has begun to feature in the cultural calendar of Seattle residents is CRY
Dandia which was held on September 16, 2006 this year. While the occasion
was about song and dance, it provided an opportunity for the volunteers to
talk about CRY America and the situation of underprivileged children. The
event was held in the spacious gymnasium of Inglewood High School in
Sammamish and was attended by over 600 people. Our special thanks to
Pratidhwani who kept the crowd on its feet throughout the evening.
d Festival in the Park, Pittsburgh AC
Besides the usual elements that make a 'festival', our Pittsburgh AC volunteers
were in for a surprise–the City of Pittsburgh issued a Proclamation for CRY
America at the 'Festival in the Park', saluting our work. Councilman Bill
Peduto from the City Council attended the event and read out the
Proclamation. It is a proud moment for each one of us at CRY America.
We appreciate the participation of the 300 people who attended the event,
despite the bad weather and the efforts of our ever committed volunteers. The
event truly transformed the park into a live and vibrant space, attracting
people to learn about CRY America and its work.
Adding to mood of the evening were DJ Adam MacGregor, spinning
Bollywood favorites; local band Chaibaba enthralling the audiences and
Shankar Krish, adding a somber note to the mood with his rendition of
Carnatic music. Festival-goers also got henna tattoos and shopped from local
vendors who had set up stalls.
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Note: CRY America is a 501c3 exempt organization and all donations to CRY America are tax-exempt. CRY America does not ask for/accept cash donations.
Debit my Bank Account: To initiate this option, visit the ‘donate section’
on www.america.cry.org and downloadthe ‘Authorization Form’ or email us
at [email protected] for assistance.
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Total CRY America Grants (2006)
424,825
35,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
50,847
CRY Grant Management
(1,550)
Refund of unutilized balances from 3 projects
65,784
Vikramshila Education Resource Society
13,457
Collective Action for Rural Development (CAFORD)
29,260
Shramika Vikas Kendram (SVK)
21,473
Don Bosco Anbu Illam Social Service Society
53,559
Kalapandhari Magasvargiya and Adivasi Gramin Vikas Sansthan (KMAGVS)
17,853
Society for Advancement in Tribes, Health, Education, Environment (SATHEE)
17,285
Paryavaran Chetna Kendra
3,833
Society for Promotion of Rural Education and Development (SPREAD)
14,994
Youth Council for Development Alternatives
15,584
Disha
8,599
Mahila Mandal Barmer Agor
22,561
Vatsalya
21,308
Mahan Seva Sansthan (MSS)
34,978
Children Welfare Society (CWS)
Name of Project Partner in India
Grant Amount (in $)
CRY America: Projects Supported & Grants Received (2006)
26%
Community–based groups or organizations active
in the area of education
Panchayats with active education committees
Government schools with 100% retention
Villages or slums with 100% enrollment in schools
Formal government schools activated or retained
Children mainstreamed into formal
government schools (from non-formal education
programs and those not enrolled earlier)
46%
Volunteer Action (Events)
Individuals (Offline)
1%
Corporates & Foundations
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$__________________ Monthly
Quarterly for _______months
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5, 634
Email ID:
CVV/ CCV No.
Credit Card Billing Address (If different from mailing address):
Master
Credit Card: Card No.
State:
Zip:
Check Date:
Address :
Name (Mr/Ms/Dr):
Visa
Check No.
Check : Issuing Bank Name:
$300
$250
$162
Panchayats (local village leadership groups)
with active health committees
$108
$______________
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Children immunized
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and
9,882
One year of bridge schooling
14,622
One Milk Co-operative formation,
2,930
Right to Survival
602
41,027
Children impacted by supported projects
Total
General Indicators
after
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
Ram didn’t bring the cows home
REPORT
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
I would like to donate by:
My contribution to ensure children their rights:
annual
Jan- Dec 2006
(To be made in favor of CRY America Inc.)
I would like to donate by:
CRY America Products
Where did each dollar in 2006 come from?
( last 3 or 4 digits located on the back of your card)
yyyy
Card expiry date: _________/_________
Standing Instructions: CRY America Direct Remittance Option (CRY DROPs):
CRY America offers you an option to deduct your donations on a regular basis
directly from your Credit Card or Bank account for the rights of children .
Right to Development
Villages or slums covered by supported projects
10%
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A cattle herder earlier, Ram now goes to school.
Children provided with education support (non-formal)
Children covered through health check up programs
17%
(minimum 2 months)
Tel:
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Signature:
Contact Details
Pregnant women provided antenatal health care
and nutrition support
CRY America Website
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CRY–Child Relief And You America, Inc.
Our Bay Area Action Center organized Dhamaka 2006, an evening of song
and dance, on April 22, 2006 at CET Auditorium in San Jose, California. It
was an exciting evening, enjoyed by over 300 attendees across all age
groups. Prithvi, a local favorite, played popular Bollywood tunes and
popular local dance groups Jhoom, India Community Center Dance
Group, Xpressions, Dance Masti Classes and Wings dazzled the audience
with their performances. Kudos to the volunteers for the superb planning
and execution of the event!
Statement Of Financial Position
Dear CRY America Supporter,
CRY America Pledge
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Assets
(in $)
Current Assets
Before anything else, I am a human
Cash
Hoops 4 CRY, Atlanta AC
Hoops–4–CRY, organized by our Atlanta AC on November 4, 2006 was a
basketball tournament in which students, corporates and others
participated. The event had a turnout of around 120 supporters–cheering,
dancing, eating, and having a great time. The event sponsors were Boston
Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
and several individual donors. Partnerships with college fraternity AIO and
college sorority Sigma Sigma Rho helped spread the word. We wish to
thank our participating teams, sponsors and volunteers for making our first
Atlanta event a great success.
411,413
Accounts receivable
57,267
Prepaid expenses
4,829
Total Current Assets
being. As is this little girl. The rights I
473,509
enjoy are hers too. She has a right to a
3,111
home and family, education, playtime,
Property and Equipment
Office equipment
Website Update: www.america.cry.org
Throughout 2006, we continuously tried to improve the quality of the
organizational information available on the CRY America website.
Less accumulated depreciation
(1,065)
Total Property and Equipment
2,046
Security Deposit
1,400
Total Assets
Our online revenues grew by a staggering 65% over the previous year,
due to the generous support of 1,119 donors, across 41 states in the
USA, with a large portion contributed by donors from California.
protection from harm and sickness.
Most of all, she has the right to be a
476,955
Liabilities and Net Assets
child. A right that she is denied,
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
11,926
Accrued expenses
5,251
Grant payable
17,825
Total Current Liabilities
35,002
Unrestricted Net Assets
441,953
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
476,955
for no fault of hers. And so, I pledge to
do whatever I can, in my own way, to
fight for her right to have a childhood.
With my skills, with my resources, with
my heart, I will fight for her because I
can and she can't.
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This is that time of the year when we get to share the real impact your
support has made towards building an efficient and effective CRY America.
In 2006, your committed partnership helped make an irreversible impact
to the lives of 41,027 underprivileged children across 602 villages and
slums in India. The generous support from our 500 volunteers and 3,103
donors enabled us to reach out to 14 grassroots initiatives in India and 1 in
the USA.
Simply put - more children went to formal government schools, more
children stayed in school and more children were rescued from hazardous
labor. Their daily battle to survive, grow, and live a life with dignity has
been an inspiration for us.
CRY America has learnt that the real barriers to change are due to deeprooted and intertwined factors such as gender discrimination, caste, class,
exploitation, livelihoods, displacement–among others. That policies and
schemes, however well–designed and adequately funded, often fail when
children, families and communities are excluded from benefitting due to
these factors.
CRY America believes that the effective way to ensure more children get an
opportunity for a better childhood is by enabling their parents and
communities. We believe this can be done by making them aware of their
rights and empowering them to seek accountability from the institutions
entrusted with fulfilling them.
The process seems complex as it tries to erode prejudices, beliefs and
habits that have prevailed since time immemorial. But it's far from
impossible. As the numbers indicate–and with our proven approach to the
issue–we know a people's movement for change is possible. Today,
hundreds of communities ensure that births are being registered. Primary
health centers have been built and those existing, have been
fully–equipped. Children are being enrolled in government schools which
are functioning and accessible to both, girls and boys, ensuring that they do
not drop out.
We go forward with a tremendous sense of responsibility and hope. The
faith and trust reposed in CRY America over these years makes it
incumbent on us to ensure that we continue to uphold the high standards
of transparency and accountability.
Going ahead, we hope that you continue your partnership with us. Your
time, money, skills, voice and ideas are critical in this journey to bring
lasting change in the lives of underprivileged children, who are currently
excluded from India's prosperity and growth.
In faith and goodwill,
Shefali Sunderlal Chandel
President, CRY America
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19.0%
7.1%
Capital Expenses
Advocacy
Administrative Expenses
2.3%
CRY, Child Relief and You America Inc.
Right to Participation
We thank all our individual and corporate well wishers for supporting and
promoting CRY America Greeting Cards this season. Corporate supporters
in 2006 include Hellenic Rug Imports, Mckinsey Atlanta and Symphony
Corporation. Visit the “Shop” section on www.america.cry.org to know
more.
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Right to Survival
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their full potential.
CRY America Greeting Cards
The sixth graders of San Domenico Middle School in San Anselmo,
California, raised $1,656 as well as awareness for CRY America, after they
were moved by a history lesson on the caste system in India, taught by
their teacher Wynn Richards. We have been truly touched by their efforts!
12.3%
30.4%
Sixth-graders rise to the occasion
We believe that this ‘gift’ of ours to CRY America will have a special
meaning for all of us, because as we enjoy this occasion,
underprivileged children will also get an opportunity to a life that will
be full of discovery, creativity, learning and fun, said Dawn and Antis.
Right to Development
CRY America: Sectoral Disbursals (2006)
On the joyous occasion of their marriage, Dawn & Antis requested their
guests to make a donation to CRY America instead of presenting them with
wedding gifts.
action; thereby giving the child and
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Children's groups or clubs formed across
supported projects
Dawn & Antis
Cincinnati-based Convergys Foundation contributed $ 10,000 for the
second consecutive year, thus renewing their commitment to CRY America
and our cause.
confront the situation through collective
especially Indian, and motivate them to
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for the situation of the deprived child,
To enable people to take responsibility
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Child marriages stopped
167
Villages or slums 100% free from child labor
148
Community-based groups or organizations
working on child labor
749
Child laborers removed from the workforce
Right to Protection
Impact of CRY America
Supported Projects in 2006
CRY America was pleased to receive a contribution of $50,000 from Home
Decorators Collection, one of America’s leading direct marketers of home
décor and improvement. This donation was directed towards supporting
two CRY America supported projects–Shramik Vikas Kendram and Disha.
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We'd like to make a special mention of some of the contributors of 2006:
In 2006, CRY America was supported by 3,103 donors across 47 states in
the USA, who donated generously to make a permanent change to the lives
of underprivileged children.
Resource Mobilization
Ram didn’t bring the cows home
after
One Milk Co-operative formation,
One year of bridge schooling
and
One You.
A cattle herder earlier, Ram now goes to school.
This long journey… by no means easy.
It wouldn’t have been possible if our volunteers, donors and
partners didn’t strongly believe in getting children their rights. Add
to our belief, add to our strength and together we’ll go a long way.
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Write to us: CRY - Child Relief and You America Inc., PO Box 850948, Braintree, MA 02185-0948
Tel: 339 235 0792, 617 959 127 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.america.cry.org
CRY America is a 501c3 exempt organization and all donations to CRY America are tax-exempt.
CRY America does not ask for/accept cash donations.
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