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Charities
Giving Back is Priceless
 “Act as if what you do
makes a difference. It does.” - William James
Since our formation in 1997, United Capital Funding has
strived to make a difference in the lives of our clients,
employees, partners and the communities that we live in. We
accomplish this by using our capital, knowledge, skills, and
resources to make a real difference in the community and
people’s lives. In our profession and in our communities, we
are dedicated to helping achieve growth and sustainability
with our professional services.
What we believe is what we do
At United Capital Funding, we believe that
being an excellent and involved Corporate Citizen is one
of the cornerstones for success. Corporate Citizenship
is fundamental to us, and is the way that we operate our
firm on a daily basis. Our statement of Cornerstone
Positions confirms our belief that integrity is the most
valuable asset we possess, and is reflected in the actions
of our professionals.
We strongly believe that we have not only an opportunity but
an obligation to make a positive contribution to the
communities we both work and live in. We are committed to
our vision that the world we both work and live in will
become a better place because we, as a company and as
individuals, are helping to improve and support our clients,
communities and those in need.
“Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and
always start with the person nearest you.” - Mother Teresa
We believe that we can make a
difference in the lives of others and communities locally
and globally. Through giving and volunteer efforts, our
professionals find ways to contribute to the communities in
which they live and work, as well as to people and
communities in need of support.
At United Capital Funding, we are committed to:
- Volunteering
- Pro-Bono Service
- Nonprofit Board Service
- Financial Giving
- Employee Giving and Matching Program
- Mentoring
 Over the past 14 years, United Capital Funding and our
employees have contributed over $100,000 in local, regional,
national and global giving. In addition to these direct
financial contributions, we have made significant pro bono
contributions of time and United Capital employee skills to
support our Corporate Citizenship program. In addition, our
company matching programs allows us to leverage the impact
of donations of our financial resources, skills and
expertise of our people.
“Charity sees the need, not the cause.” - German Proverb
Some of the organizations we support at
United Capital Funding
United Capital Funding also has supported a wide array of
other organizations, schools, sports teams, Universities,
fundraising efforts such as walk-a-thons, etc. too numerous
to mention all. Here are just some of the other efforts we
have supported over the past 15 years.
Central Association of the Miraculous Medal
The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal
has four purposes: To render honor to Mary Immaculate
and to encourage the use of her Miraculous Medal with
prayers and devotions to her, under the title of Our
Lady of the Miraculous Medal. To support the education
and formation of men for the priesthood and
brotherhood in the Congregation of the Mission. To
support the aged and infirm Vincentians of the Eastern
Province of the Congregation, the parent body of The
Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. To
support the apostolic works of the Eastern Province on
behalf of the poor. The Central Association of the
Miraculous Medal fulfills its four purposes through
the generosity of its promoters and members.
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Northeast Little League
Our league is about service, player development and
family. What is more wholesome than Little League
Baseball and Softball? Our cause is to have a part in
creating quality young men and women while developing
great game skills.
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Sacred Heart Catholic
School
The Sacred Heart Home & School
Association is comprised of volunteer school parents
who contribute their time, talent and treasures to
reach our yearly fundraising goals in support of the
education of our children at Sacred Heart
Interparochial School.
Our purpose is to facilitate
good communication between parents and the school, to
foster a positive atmosphere for our school community,
and to devise and facilitate projects to help
financially support our children’s activities and our
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Benedict Haven Inc., St.
Petersburg, Florida
Benedict Haven Inc.,
founded in 1998, provides a permanent supervised home
with compassionate care for adults who have a severe
and persistent mental illness. Benedict Haven is a
private non-profit residential treatment facility
dedicated to providing the highest quality long-term
care. By following a small "home-like" model, Benedict
Haven has ended the "revolving door" cycle previously
experienced by its residents.
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Abe
Brown Ministries
The mission of Abe
Brown Ministries is to compassionately demonstrate the
Love of Christ by helping offenders, ex-offenders and
their families to achieve productive and fulfilling
lives. They also help them develop spiritual
disciplines, learn life skills and prepare for gainful
employment, which gives hope for sustaining their
personal, family and financial futures. The end result
is productive citizens in our communities, improving
the quality of life for all. |
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Amigos de las Américas,
Houston, Texas
Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS)
hosts programs for young adults to volunteer abroad.
AMIGOS' volunteer opportunities focus on youth
leadership training and community development in Latin
America.
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Roseaire Retreat,
Delray Beach, Florida
Roseaire Retreat
encourages individuals to recognize and foster the
unique contribution they make to society when they
integrate their faith with their daily work, their
family, friendships and social relationships. We offer
spiritual retreats, workshops, summer camps and
professional workshops to middle school, high school,
and college students, as well as young professionals
and men and women from all over the country. |
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Daughters of the American Revolution
St. Petersburg Chapter
St. Petersburg
Promotes Patriotism. We are proud to support many
worthy causes. We are also always interested in
learning of opportunities to participate in meaningful
service projects throughout the community in the areas
of education, historic preservation, and patriotic
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Ducks Unlimited -
Memphis Chapter
Ducks Unlimited is the
world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation.
DU got its start in 1937 during the Dust Bowl when
North America’s drought-plagued waterfowl populations
had plunged to unprecedented lows. Determined not to
sit idly by as the continent’s waterfowl dwindled
beyond recovery, a small group of sportsmen joined
together to form an organization that became known as
Ducks Unlimited. Its mission: habitat conservation.
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Angels Against Abuse, Inc.
The mission of the Angels is to build awareness
and educate the community with regard to existing
and/or potential neglect and abuse against children.
To provide support, monetarily and through hands on
volunteer hours to neglected and abused children who
are removed from an abusive situation or are in danger
of removal. |
DMG School
Project
The DMG School Project
provides educational opportunities to both artists and
community while contributing to the development of
glass as a creative medium in both St. Petersburg and
the international glass community. The DMG School
Project will involve the public in all aspects of
glass through master classes, demonstrations, and
lectures. |
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the
world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to
blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia,
lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve
the quality of life of patients and their families.
LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the
world and provides free information and support
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Metropolitan
Ministries
Metropolitan Ministries
faithfully reaches out to poor, hungry and homeless
men, women and children in their time of need —
providing life-changing answers.
Within our
care, people find food, clothing, shelter, and other
vital services. But more importantly they find
compassion and hope – hope for a brighter day and
future. The need in our community continues to grow,
as it has since the Ministries began in 1972, and the
Ministries’ commitment continues to grow as well. |
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American Red Cross - Tampa Bay Chapter
The American Red Cross exists to provide
compassionate care to those in need. Our network of
generous donors, volunteers and employees share a
mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at
home and around the world, through five key service
areas: Disaster relief, Supporting America’s Military
Families, Lifesaving Blood Drives, International
Services, and Health and Safety Services like CPR,
First Aid and Lifeguard training. |
Mason Dixon's
Christmas Wish Fund
Mason has worked
his Christmas Wish Magic for over 15 years. In 2002,
Mason Dixon Christmas Wish Fund, Inc. became a Florida
non-profit corporation, and a designated 501c (3)
charity. His charity is completely volunteer based.
There are no salaries paid and no professional
fundraisers are hired. Well over 90% of the money that
is contributed goes right back out to the families in
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Childrens Dream Fund
The Children's Dream Fund was founded in 1981 with the
single purpose of fulfilling dreams for children ages
3-18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening
illness.
Our desire is to grant every
eligible child's dream. There are many children in our
community with life-threatening illnesses, and the
Children's Dream Fund needs your help to reach them. |
Relay For Life - St.
Petersburg, Florida
Each year, more
than 4 million people in over 20 countries take part
in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds
and awareness to save lives from cancer. During a
Relay event, participants and survivors celebrate what
they've overcome during the Survivors Lap. During the
Luminaria Ceremony, we remember people lost to cancer,
and honor people who have fought or are fighting
cancer. The Fight Back Ceremony inspires Relay
participants to take tangible action against a disease
that has taken too much. |
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Make a Wish
Since 1980,
the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of
children with life-threatening medical conditions
through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's
mission reflects the life-changing impact that a
Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families,
referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire
communities. As the Foundation continues to mature,
its mission will remain steadfast. Wish children of
the past, present and future will have an opportunity
to share the power of a wish®. |
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United Capital has been a long time supporter of
The Society
of St. Vincent de Paul, located in Saint Petersburg,
Florida. The Society offers tangible assistance to those in
need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized
involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This
aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or
often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential
precept of the Society's work is to provide help while
conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity
of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must
assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are
defenseless or voiceless. Some 12 million persons are helped
annually by Vincentians in the United States. Owners of
United Capital also serve as Board Members and officers of
The Society at the present time. For additional information,
please go to
www.svdpusa.org. |
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United Capital Funding has been actively involved as a
financial partner and Tampa Bay Watch, Inc. is a 501(C)(3)
nonprofit stewardship program dedicated exclusively to the
protection and restoration of the marine and wetland
environments of the Tampa Bay estuary through scientific and
educational programs. An owner of United Capital also
currently serves on the Advisory Council of Tampa Bay Watch,
Inc. For additional information, please go to
www.tampabaywatch.org |
United Capital is a proud supporter of
CASA, or Community
Action Stops Abuse. CASA’s vision is a community without
violence so that home is a safe place. CASA’s mission is to
raise our voices against violence through advocacy,
empowerment, and social change. CASA was named “Nonprofit of
the Year” by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2008. The
award honors and recognizes a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the
Bay area which is making an impact in the community. For
additional information, please go to
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United Capital is a long time financial supporter of the
Tampa Bay Research Institute, Inc., or TRBI. TRBI is a
501(c)(3) biomedical research organization located in Saint
Petersburg, Florida. TBRI was established in 1981 as the
first not-for-profit biomedical research organization of its
kind in Florida, and scientists at TBRI pioneered the
discovery of the relationship between virus infections and
cancer. Over a dozen patents have been issued to TBRI for
its discoveries related to the immune system and TBRI is
researching ways to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines.
More than 70 doctoral and post-doctoral scientists have been
trained at TBRI and TBRI was awarded the first HIV/AIDS
study grant in Florida. Scientists at TBRI have published
over 100 articles in peer-reviewed research publications and
have also hosted numerous international scientific symposia
to date. The founder and current Chairman of United Capital
Funding also serves on the Board of Directors of TRBI. For
additional information, please go to
www.tbri.org. |
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Salvador
Dali Museum in our home town of Saint Petersburg, Florida.
The Salvador Dalí Museum houses the largest collection
outside Europe of the works of the artist Salvador Dalí and
is located on the campus of the University of South Florida
St. Petersburg in downtown St. Petersburg. In addition, a
member of the Board of Directors of United Capital Funding
serves on the Board at the Dali Museum. For additional
information, please go to
www.thedali.org. |
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We are also proud to support the
Morean Arts Center also
located in our home town of Saint Petersburg, Florida. The
Morean Art Center, with roots dating back to 1917 as the Art
Club of Saint Petersburg focuses on an innovative, community
oriented approach to art and art education. Their classes
and outreach programs are designed to bring out the artist
in all of u s. They offer adult programs, kids programs,
family programs, early childhood programs, and summer camp
programs, attracting beginners and advanced students alike.
For additional information, please go to
www.moreanartscenter.org.
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Chihuly Collection. The
Chihuly Collection, presented by the Morean Arts Center, is
located at 400 Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg. The Chihuly Collection is a permanent collection of
world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork in a
10,000-square-foot setting designed by award-winning
architect Albert Alfonso. For additional information, please
go to www.chihulycollectionstpete.com.
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United Capital supports the mission of
The Museum of Fine
Arts, located in downtown Saint Petersburg, Florida. The
Museum has the only comprehensive art collection, extending
from antiquity to the present, on the Florida west coast.
The Museum opened in 1965, and recently completed a $21
million expansion that more than doubled the size of the
museum. A current Board Member of United Capital also serves
on the Board of Trustees of The Museum. For additional
information, please go to www.fine-arts.org.
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United Capital has been a long time financial supporter of
the Police Athletic League of Saint Petersburg, Florida. PAL's
mission is crime prevention through education, recreation
and athletics.
PAL was founded in 1960, and it offers young
people opportunities to enrich their self esteem and team
building skills in a structured, nonthreatening environment.
Current owners of United Capital also serve on the Board of
Directors at PAL. For additional information, please go to
www.stpetepal.org.
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United Capital
Funding has financially supported the Ronald McDonald
House Charities® of Tampa Bay. The Ronald Mc Donald House
provides comfort and care to children and their families and
it is able to make grants to other local not-for-profit
organizations that help children in need. The Ronald
McDonald House® of Tampa Bay provides a home-away-from-home
for families of pediatric patients in area hospitals. The
Tampa Bay Ronald McDonald House recently was named the Tampa
Bay Business Journal Nonprofit of the Year. For additional
information, please go to
www.rmhctampabay.com. |
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Funding is proud to support the Heroes of the St.
Pete Police in their efforts to honor fallen St. Petersburg
police officers. The mission of the Heroes of St. Pete
Police, Inc. is to honor the heroes who have lost their
lives in the line of duty and to provide financial support
to assist officers and their families during a crisis or
tragedy. There have been 15 officers down in the line of
duty from the St. Pete Police force. For additional
information, please go to
www.heroesofthestpetepolice.org.
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United Capital Funding has been a financial supporter of the
Community Service Foundation, located in Pinellas County,
Florida. The Community Service Foundation has been working
since 1957 to provide families and individuals located in
the Tampa Bay area an opportunity for a better life and
experience through home ownership. Because of the
relationships the Community Service Foundation has developed
with the local business community, they are able to provide
education and assistance to those in need. For additional
information, please go to www.csfhome.org.
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Suncoast Hospice, located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The
Hospice was born out of the vision of an exceptional group
of people who realized the value of hospice care and wanted
it for their families and neighbors. In 1977 they created a
small, all-volunteer organization. Suncoast Hospice is the
nation's largest not-for-profit, community-based provider of
hospice and palliative care. The Hospice provides care for
tens of thousands of people annually, and leads innovative
service delivery, social change advocacy, technology
development and other end-of-life initiatives. For
additional information, please go to
www.thehospice.org.
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United Capital
Funding has provided donations and support to Clothes
to Kids, Inc. located in Clearwater, Florida. The mission of
Clothes to Kids is to provide new and quality used clothing
to low income, school age children in Pinellas County,
Florida free of charge.
Clothes to Kids envisions a
community in which every school age child has quality
clothing so that he or she may attend school with confidence
and self esteem needed to achieve academic success. For
additional information, please go to
www.clothestokids.org.
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United Capital has provided financial support to
Wilderness
Trail, a 501 (C)(3) North Carolina nonprofit tax exempt
organization that uses backpacking as a tool for
discipleship. Wilderness Trail has week long summer events
for youth between June and August each year, and during May,
September and October it offers weekend experiences geared
towards families. For additional information, please go to
www.wtrail.com. |
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United Capital has provided financial support to
The First
Tee of St. Petersburg, Florida. The mission of The First
Tee is to impact the lives of young people by providing
educational programs that build character, instill life
enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the
game of golf. For additional information, please go to
www.thefirstteestpetersburg.org. |
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The mission of Eckerd
College is to provide excellent, innovative
undergraduate liberal arts education and lifelong
learning programs in the unique Florida environment,
within the context of a covenant relationship with the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The governing board,
administration, faculty, and staff share a commitment
to sustaining and improving a college community that
fosters a strong values-oriented liberal arts
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than forty years, St. Raphael's Catholic
Church has been a living witness to the
active presence of Christ in our lives. The church is
a place of refuge and strength to more than 1,600
families. As a community, we are led by love, service
and obedience to our Heavenly Father. As a family, we
celebrate Mass and rites of spiritual and earthly
passage and gain nourishment to live out our
obligation and commitment to build up the Body of
Christ. It is this spirit of family, along with the
care of our pastor, Monsignor Caverly and his staff,
that leads us to ever brighter horizons in the new
millennium. |
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Holy Family
Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in
the City and Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida.They
are dedicated to prayer, community, and education.
Their goal as disciples is to continue the work of
Jesus. All are invited and welcome to journey with
them as members of God's Holy Family. |
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mission of the St. Pete Saints Baseball Club
is to provide a fun and exciting environment to learn
the game of baseball. We seek to provide opportunities
to compete at the highest level available while
instilling discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship,and
leadership. The St. Pete Saints teach players to
respect the game, work hard, and play the game the
right way. |
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Founded by a mother who
lost her daughter in a crash, Mothers Against
Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest
nonprofit organization working to protect families
from drunk driving and underage drinking. Their
programs ensure that MADD achieves its lifesaving
mission. |
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mission of the American Heart Association
is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular
diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we
do. The need for our work is beyond question. |
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Susan G. Komen for the
Cure, Suncoast Chapter.
The Florida
Suncoast Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is
dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front.
The Komen Florida Suncoast Affiliate’s services area
covers all of Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas,
Polk and Sarasota Counties. |
The
Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League
Baseball (MLB) team based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
They are currently a member of the American League
East Division. Tropicana Field is their home venue.
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St. Petersburg Catholic High School
The
mission of SPCHS is toeducate and inspire all students
to be god Christians and honest citizens. We
collaborate to create a caring and safe environment
which allows each student to grow spiritually,
academically and socially. |
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Tampa Bay Lightning, based in Tampa
Bay, is an official team of the National Hockey
League. Members of the Southeast Division of the
Eastern Conference of the NHL, home games are played
at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Go Bolts!
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Leading the way because
every life counts, the mission of The Humane
Society of Tampa Bay is dedicated to ending
animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for
companion animals in need. |
The
University of South Florida is a
high-impact, global research university located in
beautiful Tampa Bay on Florida's spectacular west
coast. It is one of the largest public universities in
the nation, and among the top 50 universities, public
or private, for federal research expenditures. The
university's main Tampa campus is home to USF Health,
including the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public
Health and Pharmacy.
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Canterbury School of
Florida educates and nurtures the whole child
in mind, body, and spirit in preparation for college
and an honorable life as a responsible steward of our
world. Respecting the diversity of others and valuing
the relationships uniting us as a school community, we
inspire individual responsibility and a commitment to
serve. |
Tampa Preparatory School is a place
to think, create, be yourself, aspire to excellence,
and go beyond ... more than just a college prep school
... a preparation for life with a higher purpose than
self. |
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Side Effects Inc.
Their mission is to develop and nourish relationships
within communities while making a difference, serving
Christ and positively affecting people’s lives. A
generous percentage of company profit supports
charities involving youth around the world. Their life
passions stem from the company mission of giving
people what they need – particularly youth. |
United Capital Funding is a Corporate Sponsor of the foundation
established by former Tampa Bay Buccaneer football player,
Derrick Brooks. Brooks was an eleven-time Pro Bowl selection
he earned a Super Bowl ring with the Buccaneers in Super
Bowl XXXVII. Brooks is well known for his charity work and
his advocacy of the importance of education. He was the
co-recipient of the 2000 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
and was named to the Florida State University Board of
Trustees in 2003 by Governor Jeb Bush. Brooks is now a
football analyst for ESPN. The mission of Derrick Brooks
Charities, Inc., is to provide educational opportunities for
socio-economically challenged youth that will instill,
inspire, broaden, and develop cultural and social vision
outside of the walls in which they live to ensure that these
young people have a chance to develop into the strong and
productive leaders of tomorrow. For additional information,
please go to www.b55.org/sponsors.aspx.
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