On the Road
Staying Warm in the South
Making sure the cold doesn't keep kids down
What is energy insecurity? For many Southern families in the United States, winter brings more than a chill; it brings tough decisions. Energy insecurity (EI), a silent crisis affecting millions nationwide, often signifies an inability to meet heating, cooling, and energy needs. Low-income families, especially in rural areas, often face drafty homes and skyrocketing utility bills that outpace paychecks. When the cold sets in, some must make heartbreaking “heat or eat” choices, spending what little […]
Literacy and Livelihood
The far reaching impact of literacy for under-served children
At its heart, literacy is about possibility. It’s about giving a child the tools to learn, to dream, and to choose their own path forward. When we invest in literacy early, especially in underserved communities, we aren’t just teaching children how to read: we are helping them write a different future. current literacy issues 79% of adults in the U.S. are functionally literate. That means roughly one in five adults struggle with basic reading and […]
Assessing the Damage After Hurricane Helene
Renée Kube shares updates from our volunteer coordinators in North Carolina
Thanks to our amazing donors, our Hurricane Helene Relief Fund raised over $25,000 to support families in North Carolina. We can’t thank you all enough for all your support during this critical time of need. As the counties where we work start their recovery process, our Director of U.S. Programs, Renée Kube, has been receiving updates from our volunteer coordinators on the ground to help us understand how we can best help children in our […]
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, […]
Our March 2024 Impact Report
A letter from Jessica at Piney Creek Elementary School
We love receiving letters from our volunteer coordinators because they offer such amazing insight into how our sponsors are helping children in need around the world. Today, we share a letter from Jessica at Piney Creek Elementary School about how she is able to help her students, all thanks to our supporters. Jessica’s Letter “The 2022-2023 school year has been a grateful return to normal after the uncertainties and changes presented by the global pandemic. […]
Our January 2024 Impact Report
A letter from Traci at Valle Crucis Elementary School
Without our sponsors, children living in poverty would go without so much — including food, clothing, hygiene items and crucial educational materials they require to do well in school. Today we hear from Traci at Valle Crucis Elementary School in North Carolina as she expresses her appreciation for our sponsors, who have a huge impact on children in need. Traci’s letter “Children Incorporated has helped children in our school in so many ways over the […]