PFO and its Non-Profit Partner
Each year Playing for Others partners with a different organization in Charlotte that directly impacts children with disabilities. Through a series of monthly “buddy events”, teens and partnering children learn to break down stereotypes and practice inclusion. Buddy events are based in the Arts and include:
▪ Music
▪ Visual Art
▪ Photography
▪ Storytelling
▪ Puppetry
▪ Cooking
Are you a non-profit that is interested in becoming a partner? Contact us at playingforothers@gmail.com or 704-817-8052.
Past Partners
2010-2011 – Metro School
Metro School serves approximately 200 students all of whom are significantly cognitively disabled, ranging in age from 5 to 22, who have been determined by their Individual Education Program (IEP) team to need the restrictiveness of a public separate school placement. Many of our students have severe medical and physical needs; many of our students are in need of total physical care and assistance; and many have other multiple disabilities such as visual impairments, hearing impairments, and autism in addition to their cognitive challenges.
2009-2010 – Mitey Riders
Mitey Riders is a theraputic horse riding program which provides students with the opportunity to develop balance, coordination and confidence skills.
2008-2009 – Easter Seals, United Cerebral Palsy
Easter Seals UCP North Carolina creates opportunities, promotes individual choice and changes the lives of children and adults with disabilities by maximizing their individual potential for living, learning and working in their communities. $15,000 donated to Easter Seals, UCP.
2007-2008 – Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte
The Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte enhances the quality of life for all individuals with Down Syndrome by providing information and support to families, professionals and the community through educational and social activities.
$25,000 donated – began an endowment for Camp Horizon, a summer camp for children with Down syndrome.
2006-2007 – LifeSpan
LifeSpan transforms the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment programs that promote inclusion, choice, family supports, and other best practices.
$23,000 donated – Help fund music and arts therapists for LifeSpan’s Circle School.