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Philanthropy Work

Grade
Core Philanthropies
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Focus Area
12 Grade
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • San Diego River Park Foundation
  • San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services *
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Environment

Protecting and preserving our natural world.

11 Grade
  • PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
  • Serving Seniors: Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center
  • San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services *
  • Ocean Beach Town Council
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Seniors

Supporting the health and well-being of seniors.

10 Grade
  • San Diego Humane Society
  • San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services *
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Rehabilitation

Empowering recovery and promoting independence.

9 Grade
  • San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services *
  • Challenged Athletes Foundation
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Disabilities

Creating opportunities and support for all abilities.

8 Grade
  • Autism Tree Project Foundation
  • Bannister Family House at UC San Diego Health
  • Ryan Family YMCA
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Children

Investing in the health and future of children.

7 Grade
  • Rady Children's Hospital
  • Father Joe's Villages, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
  • Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
  • Lucky Duck Foundation
  • San Diego Rescue Mission
  • Ocean Beach Town Council
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Community

Strengthening communities and changing lives.

Member Volunteer Requirements and "Open Core" Philanthropies

MADCAPS junior members are required to perform a minimum of 20 hours of direct service each year, including at least 15 hours in that year’s partner philanthropies (also called core philanthropies) for your class.
The additional five hours can be performed with your class core philanthropies or one of the open-core philanthropies. The open-core philanthropies are:
Additional hours beyond the annual 20-hour minimum can be performed with any nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in order to qualify for the gold, silver or bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). MADCAPS is a certifying organization for PVSA.
Members are encouraged to nominate new partner (core) philanthropies for approval by the Board of Directors. To do so, please email the Philanthropy Committee Chair at madcapsphilanthropyboard@gmail.com and request a core philanthropy nomination form. Norminations are considered by the Philanthropy Committee and then may be forwarded to the Board of Directors for consideration.
*9th grade receives priority registration for TRS summer camp. After 9th graders have the opportunity to sign up, volunteer dates will be opened to grades 10–12.
Annual Financial Support
Madcaps is proud to support its partner philanthropies with generous donations as a result of our annual benefits show.