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DocuSign Envelope ID: B55679E1-82FB-4A06-BBCF-6BC218E4CADA [ A - continued <br /> Provider's Outside Agency Application <br /> MAIN APPLICATION <br /> Human Services: Carrboro $ . 2500 Chapel Hill $ 2500 Orange County $ 5000 <br /> d) To the best of my knowledge and belief all information and data in this application is <br /> true and current The document has been duly authorized by the governing board of <br /> the applicant. <br /> Signature: 1/25/2016 <br /> E>66utive Director Date <br /> Signature: 1/25/2010 <br /> a|rperann Date <br /> 2. AGENCY INFORMATION <br /> Please provide the following infor ation about your agency (Limit of 2 pages total): <br /> a) Years in Operation, Date of Incorporation (Month/Year) <br /> Years in Operation: 13, Date of Incorporation: December 31, 2002 <br /> b) Agency's Purpose/Mission <br /> Inspiring people to develop a positive lifelong connection with the natural world & encouraging <br /> active engagement in conservation. <br /> c) Types of Services the Agency Provides <br /> Education programs are geared to school-aged ohi|dren, their families, adults and the general public as <br /> we work to instill in the community an awareness and deeper appreciation for nature and the wildlife that <br /> share our environment. We give children direct mentoring and support to explore the wonders of nature <br /> like never before. We offer them the skills to become passionate learners and environmental leaders. <br /> We offer children and teenagers experiences in nature to foster confidence, natural curiosity, a deepening <br /> awareness of the intricacies of the world around them, and a chance to develop into leaders and mentors <br /> in their community. We offer adults a,community, a place to reawaken their connections to each other and <br /> nature as well as outdoor and leadership skills providing a better quality, more sustainable way of life. <br /> Our conservation programs work to restore and enhance wildlife habitat in the local area and in the <br /> backyards and schoolyards of the community. We work to connect citizens to the needs of wildlife and to <br /> our conservation projects through various citizen scientist opportunities. Our wildlife assistance program <br /> encourages more local veterinarians to treat wi|d|if*, and the Center operates a dawn to dusk volunteer <br /> staffed wildlife hotline to refer citizens with wildlife issues to the closest and most appropriate source of <br /> care and/or humane removal. <br /> d) Agency's Experience with Similar Programs as the Funding Request <br /> ����� 4 23 <br />