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Through ImpactClub®, as Impact Venture Capitalists, we invest heavily in local charities that demonstrate a powerful “Story Engine” and have proven their willingness to fight for their cause – by competing in and winning a high-stakes competition. As a result, ImpactClub®, through Impact Venture Capitalism, has dramatically multiplied the Impact that a single person can have on charities in their local community.
The Charities
Colin’s Hope is a Texas based water safety and drowning prevention organization. Colin’s Hope was formed in August, 2008 after 4 year old, Colin Holst fatally drowned in a public lifeguarded pool in South Austin. Upon learning that drowning is the NUMBER 1 cause of accidental death for children under 5, Colin’s parents, Jeff and Jana Holst founded the organization.
Amberly Angelina was born in 2015 and diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU) when she was 7 days old. PKU is a rare, inherited a metabolic disorder that is characterized by the inability of the body to utilize the essential amino acid, phenylalanine (Phe), found in high protein foods such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, milk, dried beans, and peas.
Child & Family Services of Yuma, Inc. (CFSY) has been serving the community since 1979. CFSY is an outpatient counseling program for children and their families. CFSY offers out-patient therapy and in-home support services to assist families in need. Our newest program, Right Turn for Yuma Veterans (RTYV), is a long-term (up to 24 months) transitional housing program for homeless veterans.
