About ARIWe're all about rescue.
High tech infrastructure for our programs and yours.
While we DO stay on the frontline of rescue ourselves, we have an equally strong calling to help other organizations. We cooperate with other rescue groups and provide a 501(c) umbrella for those that don't yet have their determinations. The legal stuff: ARI is incorporated in Tennessee as a not-for-profit corporation. On June 3, 2008, we received notification that the IRS had approved us as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c). Our application was completed by Non-Profit Organization Services, a leader in the field. Approval of 501(c) status is retroactive to October, 2005. Your donations to ARI are tax-deductible.
Animals: we're the partner you need to go to the next level without interfering with your frontline and internal operations. We can provide a 501(c) umbrella for your fundraising activities as well as help with the 501(c) applications. If you're like most rescues, two of your biggest problems are transport and home visits. We can help with that, too, with a national network of experienced home visitors and (soon) low cost transportation resources.
This is Molly. She is a two year old Basset Hound. She was hit by a car and her owner could not afford medical care. He asked the vet to put her down. Our program, in cooperation with a great vet, saved her.
Children: at the heart of our at-risk youth program is a strong martial arts program. Good commercial programs run $100-200 a month and our target populations can't afford that. Working through entities such as the Boys and Girls Clubs, we provide a complete and balanced martial arts program, providing all training equipment, personal protection gear and uniforms and belts. Through the generosity of our supporters, we're able to take our kids to tournaments and participate fully in all aspects of martial arts.
