Louie’s Kids Partners With Purely Positive Dog Training
Louie’s Kids and Purely Positive Dog Training are partnering up for National Childhood Obesity Month all through September we want to hear from you.
Walk your dog -in the morning or after-school. Take your dog to the beach or to a new part of town. Post your favorite dog post with your pups “Sporty Name.” Then stay tuned throughout the month for more information, including our Wag & Tag Challenge with Purely Positive Dog Training.
Our Quest
Louie’s Kids is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization that raises funds to help treat childhood obesity, which afflicts 25 million American children today. Louie’s Kids works to find the best treatment options to meet the needs of each child. We find the fix that fits, one kid at a time. Founded in 2001 in Alexandria, Virginia and operated today out of Charleston, South Carolina, Louie’s Kids serves economically disadvantaged kids nationwide.
Our Mission
To empower kids to make changes, both physically and mentally, for a healthier & more productive life. To strengthen the future of the communities we serve by making children better, healthier citizens. To provide excellent stewardship to those funders who invest their time and treasure in the children we serve. To provide our employees with challenging and rewarding careers in facilitating healthy changes in children.
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