ABOUT MISSION 500

You must be the change you want to see in the world. (Mahatma Gandhi)

It is this type of belief that drives those who support Mission 500; we must change and become catalysts to make the world a better place by focusing our efforts and contributions toward the biggest asset of our future: our children.

Mission 500 is a strictly non profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis. Because of our intimate knowledge of the security industry, we have focused our efforts on this industry with a goal of sponsoring at least 500 Children in World Vision's program. One hundred percent of the funds raised are channeled directly to World Vision.

Mission 500 focuses on helping needy children and communities throughout the world by providing a sustained flow of food, clothing, and education to those children who might otherwise be malnourished, diseased, or without the necessary skills to provide for themselves and families.

The financial results World Vision has achieved are nothing short of outstanding: $0.87 of every $1.00 goes directly to the needy - a ratio considered to have one of the very lowest management overheads among charity organizations.

Donors may also choose to support other World Vision causes around the World, including support in combating Aids, Natural Disasters, Hunger, Education, Health and other vital needs .

Origins

Mission 500 was originally launched by a distribution company in the late ‘90's – its objective was to reach a goal of sponsoring 500 needy children through World Vision's child sponsorship program. The company, staff, suppliers, and customers worked together towards a common goal of “giving something back” to the community and the markets they served; others just wanted to help make a difference in a child's life.