Help Abused and Neglected Children Exercise.Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA)

Young people who are in foster care come to The Cottage Schools because they have suffered significant trauma. These multicultural boys and girls-more than 300 at any time-come from extreme poverty and have been exposed to physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect. The Cottage Schools are part of JCCA and provide a daily living environment that is conducive to healing. Providing our youth with emotional outlets through physical activity to boost their self-esteem and rebuild their emotional stability is an effective way to help them recover from the traumas that have hindered their development. There is a dire need for your help in supporting organized group sports and individual activities including: basketball inter-school team equipment and supervision; exercise machines; and recreational equipment. Your vote will help provide our youth with some of the normal things that others have access to.