Staying Warm in the South

Making sure the cold doesn't keep kids down

What is energy insecurity? For many Southern families in the United States, winter brings more than a chill; it brings tough decisions. Energy insecurity (EI), a silent crisis affecting millions nationwide, often signifies an inability to meet heating, cooling, and energy needs. Low-income families, especially in rural areas, often face drafty homes and skyrocketing utility bills that outpace paychecks. When the cold sets in, some must make heartbreaking “heat or eat” choices, spending what little […]

Literacy and Livelihood

The far reaching impact of literacy for under-served children

At its heart, literacy is about possibility. It’s about giving a child the tools to learn, to dream, and to choose their own path forward. When we invest in literacy early, especially in underserved communities, we aren’t just teaching children how to read: we are helping them write a different future. current literacy issues 79% of adults in the U.S. are functionally literate. That means roughly one in five adults struggle with basic reading and […]

What to Expect as a Sponsor

A quick guide to the sponsorship experience

Thank you for your interest in changing a child’s life, and your own, through sponsorship. Whether you’re a part of the Children Incorporated family or just beginning to explore how sponsorship works, we’re glad you’re here. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about becoming a sponsor. We strive to make every step simple, transparent, and authentic, so you can focus on what matters most: giving a child the chance to […]

How to Begin Sponsoring a Child

Step-by-step guide on how to become a sponsor

your sponsorship is more than just financial, it is a path to changing lives We are so excited you are considering the life changing opportunity of child sponsorship. For around the same amount as a “pizza night” you can provide clothing, food, healthcare needs, and most importantly: hope. Many children living in generational poverty see the greatest impact when they know someone out there believes in them – and that is what a sponsor provides. […]

The Power of Hope In Action

A Parting Request To Help Children In Need

Dear Friends, When I began working at Children Incorporated in February 2003, I entered a world entirely different from the one I had known for the previous twelve years. Both organizations where I’d served were highly effective child sponsorship programs, but what cemented my love for Children Incorporated was one specific trait – Heart!  Here, staff spoke of children in the U.S. and abroad by name, often knowing details of their lives and circumstances. They […]

20 Years After Hurricane Katrina

A Legacy of Resilience and Partnership in New Orleans

This August marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, forever altering the landscape of New Orleans and the lives of its residents. The storm made landfall on August 29, 2005, breaching levees, flooding neighborhoods, and displacing hundreds of thousands of people. Among those hit hardest were school-aged children, who found themselves suddenly without homes, classrooms, or the routines that once gave them a sense of stability. In the immediate aftermath of the […]