Scarcely Making Ends Meet in New Mexico

Caretakers of children at Mariano Lake Community School struggle financially

As she continues visiting our affiliated sites in New Mexico, our Director of U.S. Programs, Renée Kube, visits the Mariano Lake Community School, where she meets with Barbara, our volunteer coordinator. VISITING MARIANO LAKE “Mariano Lake Community School is located about 60 miles south-southwest of Lake Valley. Whereas the Lake Valley area is rocky and has become more arid, the Mariano Lake area has sandy soil and more vegetation. There are several types of grasses, […]

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 – […]

For $65, a Child Can Start the School Year Prepared

A Letter from our CEO and President, Ron Carter

Dear Friends, As students across the U.S. and some in our international sites return to school, I am reminded of their need for supplies. Though stores are always abundantly stocked with backpacks, composition books, and pens and pencils of every kind, many of the children we serve find the prospect of getting all they need pretty daunting. Simply put, school supplies are costly, and families just do not have the money to purchase these necessities. […]

Our July 2024 Impact Report

Thank you for supporting children in need this past month

Today, as a part of our July 2024 Impact Report, we share a letter from our volunteer coordinator Paula at Herald Whitaker Middle School in Kentucky, who expresses her gratitude for our sponsorship program. Hearing from Paula “Being a resource coordinator, we are supposed to do and incorporate many things into our job. I educate my students on hygiene, self-care, self-love, and understanding the impact and importance of these things.” “The Children Incorporated sponsorship program […]

Feeling Loved, Challenged and Prepared

At Brookland Middle School, students are well taken care of by administrators

Brookland Middle School in Washington, D.C. serves children in grades sixth through eighth. It is located in Ward 5. This is one of the largest wards in the city, with more than 90,000 residents. It contains two railroad lines, and several major city streets go through this ward. Thus it has a large concentration of “industrial use” land. There are over 20 distinct neighborhoods of which its residents feel a lot of pride. Children Incorporated […]

Empower Consumers to Empower Others

AllPeople Marketplace is imagining a new world

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with AllPeople Marketplace! AllPeople Marketplace is a sustainable shopping platform that offers a curated selection of products from ethical and socially responsible brands. Its mission is to positively impact the world by promoting sustainable shopping practices and supporting charitable organizations. AllPeople Marketplace believes that businesses have a responsibility to prioritize the well-being of people and the planet, and it is committed to providing a transparent and fair platform […]