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A Health and Economic Crisis

Lebanon has been hit especially hard during the COVID-19 outbreak

This story was written prior to yesterday’s horrible tragedy in Beruit. We have connected with our volunteer coordinators in the country who have informed us that our affiliated projects have not been affected at this time. We will continue to update our supporters as we find out more information.  With lockdown in place as of March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lebanon saw itself quickly decline into economic collapse — further damaging the lives […]

Stepping in to Help

A note from our volunteer coordinator in Kentucky about our work helping families in need

It’s hard for people to ask for help in many situations — especially when it involves a person’s ability to care for their own family. But for families living in poverty, it is often a necessity for them, which is why our Hope In Action Fund exists to provide support when they need it the most. Today we hear from our volunteer coordinator, Genevieve, at Sebastian Elementary School in Eastern Kentucky, about how Children Incorporated […]

A Need and Love for Extra Attention

Our volunteer coordinator from Genoa Elementary School reflects on this past school year

At the end of every school year, our volunteer coordinators from all over the United States write to us to let us know about the power of sponsorship and what it has done for children at their respective schools. We hear from Lara at Genoa Elementary School in Wayne County, West Virginia about how our sponsors have changed the lives of their sponsored children. “Dear Children Incorporated, I am writing in appreciation of your continued […]

Praise from a New Coordinator

Anita at Johns Creek Elementary School writes to Children Incorporated about her first year working in the Family Resource Center

It is always nice to hear from our volunteer coordinators about the impact that our sponsors have on children in our program as they are the ones that see first-hand the power of sponsorship. We recently received a letter from a new coordinator, Anita, from Johns Creek Elementary School about her first year working to support children in our program: “First of all, I would like to thank Children Incorporated for sponsoring children in my […]

Continuing to Feed and Educate Children in Ethiopia

Thanks to donations from Children Incorporated, our affiliated projects are able to provide for families during COVID-19

We hear from our volunteer coordinator, Bisrat, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, about how they are using funds from Children Incorporated to support children in our program during this time. “During this COVID-19 time, we are required by law to close down the after-school programs, and schools also are closed.” “However, we devised a remote tutoring and food distribution system. That is, we started a foodstuff distribution every month and tutorial handouts distribution every week. Our […]

Removing Barriers in Eastern Kentucky

Our volunteer coordinator Sandy writes to say how much our Hope In Action Fund is helping kids and families

As we continue to provide support to our affiliated projects around the world amidst COVID-19, we are hearing from our volunteer coordinators about how valuable our support is at this time. Today we hear from Sandy at Bevins Elementary School in Kentucky about how donations from our donors are helping children in her community. “Dear Children Incorporated, The mission of the Family Resources and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) is to remove any barriers that prevent […]