At Pacific Coast Software Engineering, we believe in giving back and paying it forward. These aren't just buzzwords to us, and we have specific organizations whose work we admire and endorse. This support may be through financial contributions, time volunteered, or something as simple as picking up a piece of trash off the beach. The point is to get involved, and here are some of the groups whose work we wholeheartedly support:
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Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide. The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.
Founded in 1982 by Dr. Bill and Kathy Magee,
Operation Smile, headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, is a worldwide childrens medical charity whose network of global volunteers are dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults. Since its founding, Operation Smile volunteers have treated more than 145,000 children born with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities and the organization currently has a presence in more than 50 countries. In addition to contributing free medical treatment, Operation Smile trains local medical professionals in its partner countries and leaves behind crucial equipment to lay the groundwork for long-term self-sufficiency.
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Barefoot Foundation is a U.S. non-profit, non-governmental organization created by internationally acclaimed recording artist and humanitarian Shakira. The organization is devoted to ensuring that every child can exercise his or her basic right to a quality education. They aim to improve the education and quality of life for the millions of boys and girls denied the chance to fulfill their potential.
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