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Partnering Communities Through School

At Hart Middle School, a unique program pushes to bring children and adults together to support education

* Note: This blog was written prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although much has changed regarding our sponsored children’s learning experience in the past months, our On the Road stories remain relevant in regards to our volunteer coordinator’s work and the impact of sponsorship on children in our program thanks to our sponsors. We are pleased to continue to share stories with you about our work. *** Hart Middle School in Washington, D.C. is located […]

Helping Create a Level Playing Field for Kids in Poverty

An Interview with Great.com

It’s often said that a good education grants the best odds of social mobility. But even the simplest things can keep the poorest kids away from school: lack of new clothes, new shoes or basic books and stationery. Karim Bukhadurov from Great.com interviewed Children Incorporated as part of their ‘Great.com Talks With…’ podcast. This series aims to shed light on organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact on the world. Breaking the […]

Connecting Kids with Resources They Need

Moten Elementary School in Washington, D.C. is part of a citywide initiative to support students who are living in poverty

* Note: This blog was written prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although much has changed regarding our sponsored children’s learning experience in the past months, our On the Road stories remain relevant in regards to our volunteer coordinator’s work and the impact of sponsorship on children in our program thanks to our sponsors. We are pleased to continue to share stories with you about our work. *** Parents who are raising kids while living in […]

The Challenges of Home Life

Wolfe County Middle and High School students face difficult circumstances in their households

* Note: This blog was written prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although much has changed regarding our sponsored children’s learning experience in the past months, our On the Road stories remain relevant in regards to our volunteer coordinator’s work and the impact of sponsorship on children in our program thanks to our sponsors. We are pleased to continue to share stories with you about our work. *** Nestled in the picturesque Appalachian Mountains and steeped […]

No Place for Homeless Kids in D.C.

Our volunteer coordinator at John Hayden Johnson Middle School explains the struggles of impoverished families in our nation’s capital

* Note: This blog was written prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although much has changed regarding our sponsored children’s learning experience in the past months, our On the Road stories remain relevant in regards to our volunteer coordinator’s work and the impact of sponsorship on children in our program thanks to our sponsors. We are pleased to continue to share stories with you about our work. *** It’s difficult to comprehend that children can continue […]

High Rents in Jackson City

Many residents in Breathitt County, Kentucky pay more than half of their income in rent

* Note: This blog was written prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although much has changed regarding our sponsored children’s learning experience in the past months, our On the Road stories remain relevant in regards to our volunteer coordinator’s work and the impact of sponsorship on children in our program thanks to our sponsors. We are pleased to continue to share stories with you about our work. *** Jackson City is located in rural and mountainous […]