Running Head: SPECIAL INTERESTS GROUPS AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION PAPER

Special Interests Groups and Political Participation Paper

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POL 443

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What special interest did the group represent, and what were its primary demographic targets?

A 501 3 organization is exempt from federal tax and to which tax deductible contributions may be made. Friendship Trays of Charlotte, North Carolina is a modern day version of Meals on Wheels. Friendship Trays is a public charity organization that derives its support primarily from a broad local donor base. For the past several years, it has been my honor to provide assistance to this worthy organization. Back in 1976, they started with just a handful of volunteers and delivered meals to 6 elderly residents who were home...