Dealing with Persistent Poverty in Kentucky

Renée Kube visits Jenkins Independent Schools while in Letcher County

During my visit to Letcher County for the first time since the historic flooding that struct southeastern Kentucky in July 2022, I first visited Jenkins Independent Schools. Jenkins Independent Schools comprises two schools: Burdine Elementary and Jenkins Middle-High. Several years ago, at the request of our coordinator, Angela, Children Incorporated “administratively merged” Burdine Elementary into Jenkins Middle-High. They operate as one affiliated site. Angie looks over both schools; they share one Family Resource Youth Services […]

Very Proud of Their Home

Luis Bourdet continues his visits to our affiliated sites in India

Today, we hear from our Director of International Programs, Luis Bourdet, who visited the Dornakal Girls’ Hostel as part of his recent trip to India, where the girls in attendance are thrilled to be at such a lovely establishment. Visiting the Dornakal Girls’ Hostel “The next day in the morning, I was scheduled to visit the Dornakal Girls’ Hostel. This is located within the Dornakal Diocese compound in Dornakal. To counter the two boy’s hostels […]

Scarcely Making Ends Meet in New Mexico

Caretakers of children at Mariano Lake Community School struggle financially

As she continues visiting our affiliated sites in New Mexico, our Director of U.S. Programs, Renée Kube, visits the Mariano Lake Community School, where she meets with Barbara, our volunteer coordinator. VISITING MARIANO LAKE “Mariano Lake Community School is located about 60 miles south-southwest of Lake Valley. Whereas the Lake Valley area is rocky and has become more arid, the Mariano Lake area has sandy soil and more vegetation. There are several types of grasses, […]

In the Heart of Washington, D.C.’s History

Renée Kube visits Stuart-Hobson Middle School

Stuart-Hobson Middle School is located in Ward 6. This ward is truly the heart of Washington, D.C.’s history. It is the only ward situated within the original city’s boundaries as outlined in the L’Enfant Plan. The southeastern tip of Ward 6 is also the confluence of the city’s two rivers, the Potomac and the Anacostia. The ward has an extensive collection of historic resources. Its communities range from industrial to military to residential houses – […]

For $65, a Child Can Start the School Year Prepared

A Letter from our CEO and President, Ron Carter

Dear Friends, As students across the U.S. and some in our international sites return to school, I am reminded of their need for supplies. Though stores are always abundantly stocked with backpacks, composition books, and pens and pencils of every kind, many of the children we serve find the prospect of getting all they need pretty daunting. Simply put, school supplies are costly, and families just do not have the money to purchase these necessities. […]

Our July 2024 Impact Report

Thank you for supporting children in need this past month

Today, as a part of our July 2024 Impact Report, we share a letter from our volunteer coordinator Paula at Herald Whitaker Middle School in Kentucky, who expresses her gratitude for our sponsorship program. Hearing from Paula “Being a resource coordinator, we are supposed to do and incorporate many things into our job. I educate my students on hygiene, self-care, self-love, and understanding the impact and importance of these things.” “The Children Incorporated sponsorship program […]