On the Road
Fighting Against Hunger During COVID-19
A Thank you from Children Incorporated
Amidst school closures across the U.S. this past spring, our concern turned to how to best help children who are already living in vulnerable situations. Our volunteer coordinators are making sure children continue to receive food during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many children in our program rely on school lunches and on our Backpack Feeding Program to ensure they are receiving adequate meals throughout the day and on the weekends. Without the […]
Back to School Bash in Letcher County
Our volunteer coordinator at Jenkins Independent School provides essential information for students and parents
*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. *** Letcher County is located in the southeastern corner of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Responding to COVID-19 in the United States
A message from our U.S. Director of Programs Renée Kube
Amidst school closures across the U.S., our concern has turned to how to best help children who are already living in vulnerable situations. Many kids in our program rely on school lunches and our Backpack Feeding Program to ensure they are receiving adequate meals throughout the day and on the weekends. Additionally, many children living in poverty who we support don’t live in safe and comfortable environments, and the school day is often a refuge […]
Beds and Blankets for Sisters in Need
A thank you from Children Incorporated
During the difficult time of changes due to the COVID-19 virus, donations to our Beds and Linens Fund from our donors — just like you —were able to help two sisters in need before they weren’t able to return to school for some time. Our volunteer coordinator, Jackie, at one of our affiliated schools in Kentucky, became aware that these two young girls enrolled in our sponsorship program didn’t have beds at home. With funding […]