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    Mission 500 attains 501(c) non-profit status

    Nov. 9, 2016
    Independent charity status allows the organization to partner with more non-profits nationwide to impact the lives of children on a local level

    Miami, FL (November 8, 2016) – Mission 500, a non-profit charitable initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving children and communities in need across the U.S., has attained status as a 501(c) charitable non-profit organization. Previously, Mission 500 operated as a charitable organization under the umbrella of World Vision. This new status allows Mission 500 to raise donations directly and to work with numerous charities and organizations across the country. 

    “This new charity status is incredibly meaningful because it allows Mission 500 to partner with more organizations than we could previously to achieve our goal of improving the lives of children in the U.S. on the local level,” said George Fletcher, Advisory Council Member/Volunteer, Mission 500. Our goal is to advocate for children living in poverty, be a catalyst for excellence in corporate citizenship and mobilize individuals and companies in the industry to generate resources and volunteer.”

    Since 2007, Mission 500 has teamed with the security industry to raise more than $2.5 million in cash and more than $800,000 in gifts in kind. The organization’s premier fundraiser is the annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk held each year at ISC West. Earlier this year, Mission 500 raised more than $95,000 through the Run/Walk and a number of other events held during the 2016 show. This year’s proceeds were used to support children in the U.S. through the Rebuilding Hope at Home program, which helps provide academic scholarships, school supplies, and essential items like clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and building materials, as well as disaster response and training for community organizations to empower young people. 

    For nearly a decade, Mission 500 has gained support from many segments of the security industry, including associations, distributors, manufacturers and individuals. To date, the organization has sponsored over 1,000 children through partner charities to keep overhead low. 

    For more information on the Mission 500 Security 5K/2K Run/Walk, contact Jeff Eichenlaub at [email protected], or call 305-321-3193.Â