RE: Devil Pups Youth Program for America; Pursuit of Youth Organization (YO) Designation

RE: Devil Pups Youth Program for America; Pursuit of Youth Organization (YO) Designation

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RE: Devil Pups Youth Program for America; Pursuit of Youth Organization (YO) Designation

Dear [Name],

[Please use this space to write a few words about your connection to Devil Pups and the impact it has had on you &/or your family]

We would like to ask for your support in helping the Devil Pups Youth Program for America apply for and receive the designation of ‘Youth Organization’ (YO) under Public Law 109-163, Section 1058, which must be so designated by the President.

For 62 years, Devil Pups, an IRS 501(c)(3) Organization, has held its 10-DaySummer Youth Good Citizenship Program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The training program, for boys and girls ages 14 to17, is designed to challenge them to become self-confident and develop the qualities of leadership. Devil Pups teaches self-discipline, motivation, respect, patriotism and many other important values that youth need today to make good choices. Through competition and teamwork, this organization produces positive results, leaving each “Pup” with a sense of pride which can only be earned through genuine achievement.

Recently, the Department of Defense has limited the use of military bases by civilian organizations. Some exceptions are authorized for youth organizations, such as the Young Marines, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the YMCA, among others. Without using a military base (Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton) or without Marines to train the Devil Pups, this program would come to an end and we can’t let that happen. Their motto is "Growth Through Challenge" - this is our challenge now and you can make a difference.

As Devil Pups is a Non-Federal Entity, they need to meet the following criteria to be recognized as a YO:

  1. Serve individuals under the age of 21
  2. Provide training in citizenship, leadership, physical fitness, service to community and teamwork
  3. Promote the development of character and ethical and moral values

With 52,111 graduates to date, the above criteria is exactly what Devil Pups does. Your help is greatly appreciated. Their mailing address is PO Box 6607, Westlake Village, CA 91359. For more detailed information on Devil Pups you may go to their website. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

[Name]

Devil Pups Mission: To challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds to learn self-confidence and responsibility for their actions.

Devil Pups Vision: To have a powerful, positive impact on the quality of life of young men and women in the community, by educating and training them in their citizenship, moral and ethical

responsibilities as they grow into adulthood.

Devil Pups Motto: Growth Through Challenge

The Devil Pups (Federal Tax Exempt #95-6067317) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity as defined by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States.