The
Memory Box Artist Program, Inc. began in June of 1998 as an all volunteer
effort to provide boxes for families of infants that pass-away in
the hospital so that the families do not leave the hospital without any representation of that child's life.
To
date, the program has provided over 105,000 boxes for infant bereavement
programs free of charge.
The
purpose of the program is to affirm that life for the family. As crafters and artists, each
box is created with great love and a sincere wish to reach out in
support and understanding. We know
each infant is special and very, very loved, regardless of how long
the child lived.
As
of July, 2003, The Memory Box Artist Program, Inc. is a Registered
California Non Profit Corporation with IRS Status 501 (c) (3) Non
Profit Charitable Organization EIN # 33-1029326. The program is still
"all volunteer", and all funds donated go towards administration
of the program, and production of boxes for program hospitals.
