Mission Statement and Purpose for Stoney's Kids...

"Stoney's Kids is a non-profit organization that supports youth activities and programs in San Diego East County because we care about our community and our kid's future."
Established in 1991 by Stoney and fellow business friends, "Stoney's Kids" have raised and given over $500,000 to kids programs in East San Diego County with help from friends like you. Stoney's Kids (fromerly ECYDAC) helped the El Cajon Police Department build the DARE program for grades K-12 in East County schools, financed DARE vans, donated shoes for football teams at El Cajon High School, "Little House Project", "Juvenile Diversion Program", supported park and recreation programs, bands, crossing guard recognitions and so much more...99% of all donated funds go directly to East County kids programs.

We are a 501-C3 licensed Charity by the State of California, that means we are Tax Deductible...
You can help kids in San Diego East County and deduct your donations from your taxes as a charitable gift.

BENEFIT RAISES $45,000 FOR
EAST COUNTY PROJECTS

El Cajon, California – September 2, 2005 – More than 300 people turned out at Sycuan’s Singing Hills Golf Resort recently to sing happy birthday to B.W. “Stoney” Stone, founder of Stoney’s Kids, and Wendell Cutting, chief of staff to Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-El Cajon, who turned their combined 139-year birthday party into a fundraiser for Stoney’s Kids. As hoped for, they also brought their checkbooks.

“Between the live and silent auctions, and many generous donations, Stoney’s Kids received more than $45,000, with more checks arriving every day,” said Stoney’s Kids president, Les Hart. “We have several projects to tackle this year. This definitely helps us help the children of East County.”

Working closely with the Cajon Valley Union School District, one new project for Stoney’s Kids is a program called READ 180, which is designed to help struggling readers. It is currently in use in more than 5,000 classrooms nationwide with positive results. Additional projects include a campaign to help fight truancy and absenteeism in the schools, and the upcoming East County Toy and Food Drive with the Salvation Army.

To date, Stoney’s Kids has raised and donated more than $500,000 to these and other organizations to benefit the children of East County.

Founded in 1991 by B.W. “Stoney” Stone, Stoney’s Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the children of East County. Formerly known as the East County Youth Development Advisory Council, Stoney’s Kids is an all-volunteer organization supported by donations and fundraising activities. Nearly 100% of money raised directly helps East County youth. For several years, Stoney’s Kids has provided shoes for the El Cajon Valley High School Athletic Programs. In addition to special tasks as needed, long-term projects funded by the organization include the East County Toy and Food Drive, East County Justice Program, and scholarships for needy families for the El Cajon Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information about Stoney’s Kids, visit www.stoneyskids.org or contact Art Phelps at 619-322-7932..
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