Mindfulness During a Difficult Time

Our sponsor, Laura Knight, is supporting Children Incorporated while also promoting well-being

During the COVID-19 crisis, so many of our sponsors and donors have contacted us to find out how they can help. The dedication to the children and families we support has been beyond amazing, and we are incredibly grateful for each and every one of our supporters who are concerned for kids in need at this time — and all year long. Today we wanted to highlight one of our sponsors, Laura Knight. Laura wears […]

Special Funds Helping Special Children in Fleming-Neon

While waiting for sponsors, our Hope In Action and Warm Clothing Funds offer support to children in need

*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. *** Located in rural and mountainous Letcher County, the community […]

Our Volunteer Coordinators on the Frontline of the COVID-19 Outbreak

A note from our President and CEO

Each and every day, we receive photos from our volunteer coordinators as they continue to provide for children in our sponsorship program. These coordinators ensure that children have access to basic needs, including food and educational assistance, throughout the COVID-19 crisis. We are incredibly grateful for these amazing individuals as they work tirelessly to make sure that your contributions are supporting some of the most vulnerable children in the world. Although the updates we receive offer hope, […]

For Children Living in Poverty, Food Insecurity is a Year-Round Crisis — But Together, We Can Help

Our International Feeding Program is more important than ever now

Dear Friends, Today, as many as 800 million people worldwide are food insecure — and the effects are devastating. Lack of adequate nutrition can result in serious health complications, and children who are hungry often struggle to learn and thrive in educational settings. Their focus and ability to learn may be severely lessened due to poor nutrition, and even their physical growth may be stunted when they go without the food their bodies need. Children […]

A Positive Contribution In Our Community, Nation and World

Letcher County Central High School has a mission to encourage students to reach their full potential

*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. *** Built to consolidate three existing high schools into a […]

Our International Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

A message from our Director of International Programs, Luis Bourdet

Students all over the world have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the United Nations, nearly 1.4 billion children are out of school. Today, we hear from our Director of International Programs, Luis Bourdet, about how our affiliated projects, volunteer coordinators, and our organization are reacting to the challenges that children are facing globally due to the pandemic. Helping children who can’t go home “As a result of school closings, some of our […]