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'''The National Recreation Foundation''' is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing and encouraging youth with [[Recreation|recreational activities]] to improve their quality of life. The Foundation also seeks to promote healthy lifestyles in communities across the United States by partnering with local, sate and national agencies. The Foundation was began during [[World War I]] as a way to provide men in the military with recreational activities while they were on the [[Home front during World War I|homefront]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sagamorepub.com/products/history-national-recreation-foundation|title=History of the National Recreation Foundation|website=www.sagamorepub.com|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nationalrecreationfoundation.org/about-us/|title=National Recreation Foundation - about-us|website=www.nationalrecreationfoundation.org|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/encyclopedia/n/national-recreation-foundation|title=National Recreation Foundation|website=www.playgroundprofessionals.com|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref> Today, some of its goals including proving grant money to projects that are in line with their mission as well as awarding the [[Robert W. Crawford]] Achievement Prize to people who make significant contributions to the recreation field by helping at-risk youth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/encyclopedia/n/national-recreation-foundation#footnote1_655g173|title=National Recreation Foundation|website=www.playgroundprofessionals.com|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref> |
'''The National Recreation Foundation''' is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing and encouraging youth with [[Recreation|recreational activities]] to improve their quality of life. The Foundation also seeks to promote healthy lifestyles in communities across the United States by partnering with local, sate and national agencies. The Foundation was began during [[World War I]] as a way to provide men in the military with recreational activities while they were on the [[Home front during World War I|homefront]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sagamorepub.com/products/history-national-recreation-foundation|title=History of the National Recreation Foundation|website=www.sagamorepub.com|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nationalrecreationfoundation.org/about-us/|title=National Recreation Foundation - about-us|website=www.nationalrecreationfoundation.org|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/encyclopedia/n/national-recreation-foundation|title=National Recreation Foundation|website=www.playgroundprofessionals.com|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref> Today, some of its goals including proving grant money to projects that are in line with their mission as well as awarding the [[Robert W. Crawford]] Achievement Prize to people who make significant contributions to the recreation field by helping at-risk youth.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/encyclopedia/n/national-recreation-foundation#footnote1_655g173|title=National Recreation Foundation|website=www.playgroundprofessionals.com|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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In 1995, the NRF changed it's mission to focus on promoting healthy lifestyles in at-risk youth. |
In 1995, the NRF changed it's mission to focus on promoting healthy lifestyles in at-risk youth. |
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== Mission and achievements == |
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As a non-profit organization, the NRC is dedicated to providing and encouraging at-risk youth with [[Recreation|recreational activities]] to improve their quality of life. The Foundation also seeks to promote healthy lifestyles in communities across the United States by partnering with local, sate and national agencies. Some of its goals including proving grant money to projects that are in line with their mission as well as awarding the Robert W. Crawford Achievement Prize to people who make significant contributions to the recreation field by helping at-risk youth.<ref name=":0" /> The Foundation has worked at improving mental, physical, and social health through recreational activities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nationalrecreationfoundation.org/about-us/history-2/|title=National Recreation Foundation - about-us|website=www.nationalrecreationfoundation.org|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref> |
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In 2010-2011 the NRC gave out grants to 36 programs for nearly $2 million to support non-profit organizations and government agencies in the United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.parksandrecreation.org/2012/February/National-Recreation-Foundation/|title=|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 16:00, 10 May 2016
The National Recreation Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing and encouraging youth with recreational activities to improve their quality of life. The Foundation also seeks to promote healthy lifestyles in communities across the United States by partnering with local, sate and national agencies. The Foundation was began during World War I as a way to provide men in the military with recreational activities while they were on the homefront. [1][2][3] Today, some of its goals including proving grant money to projects that are in line with their mission as well as awarding the Robert W. Crawford Achievement Prize to people who make significant contributions to the recreation field by helping at-risk youth.[4]
History
During World War I, The National Recreation Foundation began as the War Camp Community Services (WCCS), Inc. Its goal was to provide military men on the homefront with recreational activities. After the War, the Foundation was organized in 1919 and became the NRF. [5]
In 1995, the NRF changed it's mission to focus on promoting healthy lifestyles in at-risk youth.
Mission and achievements
As a non-profit organization, the NRC is dedicated to providing and encouraging at-risk youth with recreational activities to improve their quality of life. The Foundation also seeks to promote healthy lifestyles in communities across the United States by partnering with local, sate and national agencies. Some of its goals including proving grant money to projects that are in line with their mission as well as awarding the Robert W. Crawford Achievement Prize to people who make significant contributions to the recreation field by helping at-risk youth.[4] The Foundation has worked at improving mental, physical, and social health through recreational activities.[6]
In 2010-2011 the NRC gave out grants to 36 programs for nearly $2 million to support non-profit organizations and government agencies in the United States.[7]
References
- ^ "History of the National Recreation Foundation". www.sagamorepub.com. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "National Recreation Foundation - about-us". www.nationalrecreationfoundation.org. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "National Recreation Foundation". www.playgroundprofessionals.com. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ a b "National Recreation Foundation". www.playgroundprofessionals.com. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "National Recreation Foundation". www.playgroundprofessionals.com. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "National Recreation Foundation - about-us". www.nationalrecreationfoundation.org. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ http://www.parksandrecreation.org/2012/February/National-Recreation-Foundation/.
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