The Angel Network
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The Angel Network is dedicated to inspiring people to make a difference in the lives of others. It grants awards such as the Use your Life Awards, Kids can Free the Children and various scholarships to individuals and organizations. The Angel Network also operates projects in under-served communities that provide educational initiatives as well as assist people in fulfilling basic human needs and regaining dignity.
It is a non-profit, volunteer served, public charity founded in 2000 by American daytime talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, who also serves as president and chairperson. They provide grants to charities trying to alleviate various problems affecting developing countries (i.e. poverty, homelessness, child neglect, disease). Among its affiliates are the Crisis Fund, a funding arm for The Threshold Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, UNICEF and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
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