Philanthropy

Our philanthropies are the Ronald McDonald House and the National Association for Multicultural Education (N.A.M.E.).

At this time we're also raising funds for relief work in Japan through our "ZSCforJapan" campaign, following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 12. Please click below to give now.

The Ronald McDonald House
http://www.rmhc.com/

The idea behind Ronald McDonald House is simple: provide a "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

Some children need to travel great distances to get the medical attention they need. In-hospital treatment may last one day, one year, or even longer. For the families of these children, accommodations can be hard to come by; options are often limited to costly hotels or unforgiving hospital chairs and benches.

The Ronald McDonald house provides a comfortable, supportive alternative for these families. It serves as a temporary residence near the medical facility where family members can sleep, eat, relax and find support from other families in similar situations. In return families are asked to make donations ranging from $5 to $20 per day; if that isn't possible, their stay is free.

National association for Multicultural Education (N.A.M.E)
http://www.nameorg.org/

The founders of NAME envisioned an organization that would bring together individuals and groups with an interest in multicultural education from all levels of education, different academic disciplines, and from diverse educational institutions and occupations.  NAME today is an active, growing organization, with members from throughout the United States and several other countries.  Educators from preschool through higher education and representatives from business and communities comprise NAME's membership.  Members in 22 states have formed NAME chapters, and more chapters are currently being organized.

The achievement of NAME's goals and objectives is supported by funds from membership, conference registration fees, and the volunteer work of members. As the organization's membership increased, NAME incorporated as a nonprofit organization, developed a publication on multicultural education, and established a national office.  NAME continues to host national and international conferences and to provide leadership in national and state dialogues on equity, diversity and multicultural education.