Guide to Sponsoring A Child

How you can make a difference

Child sponsorship is one of the most effective ways to help a child living in poverty and it also has many rewards for the sponsor. We want to offer a comprehensive guide on why sponsoring a child has such a lasting effect on impoverished children and how you can get involved in changing a child’s life. Introduction to Child Sponsorship Child sponsorship involves pairing a supporting donor with a child in need. The donor (who […]

Helping Families After Hurricane Helene

Children Incorporated is working to provide urgently needed supplies

The news about the devastation of Hurricane Helene has been heartbreaking, as families find themselves no longer with homes and the safety of their communities. Children Incorporated is affiliated with schools in four counties where children have been affected by this disaster. Since last week, our Director of U.S. Programs, Renée Kube, has received the following updates from our coordinators after the catastrophic disaster caused by Hurricane Helene: Hearing from our coordinators Our volunteer coordinator, […]

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 – […]

Coordinator’s Report: Blackwell Elementary School

Ashley thanks our sponsors for all their support

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible program you have spearheaded, which has afforded me the opportunity to further support my students through sponsorship. The assistance provided by Children Incorporated funds has been instrumental in ensuring that enrolled children have access to essential resources, enabling them to embark on a successful academic journey. From school supplies to clothing and footwear, the support has been wonderful, alleviating the financial burden on families […]

Boarding at the Home of the Mighty Lakers

Renée Kube visits our affiliated site Lake Valley Boarding School

Today we hear from our Director of U.S. Programs, Renée Kube, about her trip to New Mexico last fall, where she and our Assistant Director of U.S. Programs, Kristen Walthall, visited eight affiliated sites. Understanding the Navajo Nation “The Navajo are the largest Native American tribe in the United States. The Navajo Nation also has the largest land mass of any tribe. The nation is located in the greater ‘Four Corners’ region of the United […]

Making a Lasting Difference in the Lives of Children in Need

Legacy Giving is one of the most important ways we plan for the future

Dear Friends, As the leader of Children Incorporated, one of my greatest responsibilities is finding the funds needed to meet the vast array of needs presented to us, almost on a daily basis. These needs come from our volunteer coordinators and those managing our programs in the field, and they are many and diverse. Our child sponsorship program addresses a large number of the more common requests such as those for food, clothing, and school […]