THE JESTER & PHARLEY PHUND
EIN 95-4785834 · Human Service Organizations (P20)
What they do
The Jester & Pharley Phund is Dedicated to Engaging Underserved and Ill Children Through The Joys of Reading and Laughter, Empowering Them With Greater Self-efficacy, Resilience, Compassion and Hope for The Future. Our Programs Are Centered On The Award-winning Childrens Book The Jester Has Lost His Jingle, Written and Illustrated By David Saltzman Who Died In 1990 At 22 From Cancer. His Story, Now In Its 30th Year of Publication, Inspires Children to Live Up to The Jester & Pharleys Motto: Its Up to Us to Make A Difference. Its Up to Us to Care.
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2000
- Location
- PO BOX 817, PLS VRDS EST, CA 90274-0817
- County
- Los Angeles
- In care of
- % BARBARA SALTZMAN