Whether the children are in the United States or another country, they all deserve to be properly fed, clothed, and cared for, and with your help and through your kindness and generosity – Children Incorporated is steadily working to improve their lives. Whether during the busyness of the school year or the calm of summer days, all children deserve to receive a good education, live with a sense of hope, and pursue opportunities for their future.
U.S. Feeding program
Summer for the US affiliated sites is a much quieter time. Kids are out of school and our volunteer coordinators are receiving a much needed break before ramping up for the next year. Even though summer is relatively calm, Children Incorporated is still actively making a difference in the lives of many students and their families. Through our Feeding Program, many children receive nutritious meals, even when the school cafeterias they depend on so much are closed. Some of our coordinators also provide “summer bags” for some children, ensuring that their basic needs for hygiene and personal care items, as well as towels and swimsuits, are met. These small items bring normalcy and inclusion to their summer – they don’t need to be afraid of not participating due to something as simple as no swimsuit. As one of our coordinator explains:
Sponsorship doesn’t just meet needs, it restores hope, builds confidence, and creates opportunity
“At the end of the year students received some summer clothing and hygiene items, as well as a towel, swimsuit, and a fun activity. It makes me smile to know that they are able to have these experiences that they would not normally be able to all with the help of their sponsors.”
International Community Gifts
Our International sites also face challenges during the summer months and during breaks from school. For students at The Father 
Andeweg Institute for the Deaf in Lebanon, summer is time away from the school dormitory, spent at home with the family. These children and their families rely on support from Children Incorporated to get them through the school year, and summer is no different. They are extremely grateful for the clothing and shoes they receive, the food they are provided, and some benefit from new batteries for their cochlear implants, even while away from school. Our sponsors and donors do so much to make this happen. One generous sponsor recently donated a generous community gift, and as the direct result, five of our unsponsored students at the Andeweg Institute are now receiving food assistance.
Affiliated Site Visits
Several times a year all of our directors travel around the world to connect and engage directly with the coordinators and students within our program. Keep following on social media to hear their stories of how children are being uplifted and supported to break the cycles of poverty.
Transition Letter from Ronald Carter
If you haven’t already heard, our current CEO will be retiring at the end of September and Liz Collins will be taking his role at President and CEO. Check out his letter to our sponsors, donors, and all upcoming participants in our organization here.
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Unsponsored Child Spotlight
This is Maria*. She is 13 years old and is currently in the eighth grade. In her home country of Honduras she resides at the boarding school with her four siblings. Her teachers describe her as intelligent and she loves playing soccer with the other students at her school. Maria has big dreams for her future, she dreams of becoming a lawyer and helping create a better world around her. This is an impossible goal without a sponsor to assist her achieve her ambitions. Sponsorship means young women like Maria can help change the world for future generations, and you can be the one to make that a reality.
*Name has been changed.
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How do I sponsor a child with Children Incorporated?
You can sponsor a child in one of three ways: call our office at 1-800-538-5381 and speak with one of our sponsorship department; email us at sponsorship@children-inc.org; or go online to our sponsorship portal and search for a child in that is available for sponsorship.