Anonymous Donor Agrees to Match Up to $25,000 of Donations to MORIAH Cooperative Inc

PHOENIX - Sept. 24, 2014 - PRLog -- MORIAH Cooperative Inc. (http://www.moriahus.org) has announced a new challenge grant that will benefit the recently launched MORIAH Scholarships (http://www.moriahus.org/us/moriah-scholarships/) and MORIAH Peer Mentoring Programs (http://www.moriahus.org/us/moriah-programs/).  An anonymous donor has agreed to a dollar for dollar match of any donation made after May 23, 2014 and before January 1, 2015.  The total fundraising goal for the campaign is $50,000.  MORIAH is challenging supporters to meet the $25,000 goal by December 31^st.

Announced in late April this year, MORIAH Scholarships are intended for children who would benefit from expansion of social and communication skills through camps or socialization groups.  Initially, needs-based financial assistance will be provided for children in Arizona and California that meet MORIAH Scholarship program requirements.  According to MORIAH’s Executive Director, Brett Bernstein, “Children, independent of specific developmental diagnosis will benefit from the kind consideration of our donors.  It is opportunities like the new challenge grant that will enable donors to double their impact for this under-served community.”

To date, MORIAH serves children to the age of 18 years old, many of whom are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), down syndrome, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, developmental delays, speech & language impairments, attention deficit disorder (ADD), or intellectual disabilities.  It is this population, that MORIAH is providing guidance and support services for children with special needs and their families in the development of interpersonal communication, relationship development, and exposure to learning. These life-enhancing resources and services are provided through the generosity of volunteers, staff, and benefactors, whose focus is on empowering children to maximize their potential.

Tax-deductible donations may be made via MORIAH’s website (http://www.moriahus.org/us/sponsorship-donations-children-kids-special-needs/) or by contacting the office at (480) 779-9011.  Those interested in applying for scholarships can review award requirements (http://www.moriahus.org/us/moriah-scholarships/), past success stories (http://www.moriahus.org/us/direct-impact-moriah-scholarsh...), and an online application (http://www.moriahus.org/us/social-group-scholarship-application-for-special-needs/) on our website.

About MORIAH Cooperative Inc.

MORIAH is an acronym that stands for “Motivate and Orchestrate Respectful Interpersonal Achievement and Harmony.” This concept translates into organizational goals that support an underserved community of children experiencing social and interpersonal peculiarities. MORIAH incorporates various individualized services targeting children and their families including, but not limited to, socialization groups and camps, system-level navigational support, and community outreach. These evidence-based programs are intended to fill gaps that exist within the fabric of services available to the special needs community.  MORIAH Cooperative, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity.