Charities that can help kids of all ages- from newborns to young adults.
You may have never thought you would need to seek help for yourself or someone else from a charitable organization, but that time has come. Now, you’re wondering exactly which one you need to contact for a particular need.
Below are eight charities to help you or your children who need assistance.
1. Newborns in Need
If you have a premature baby, you probably already know how hard it is to find clothing to fit your little one, and your financial situation may also not allow you to buy the special items that you need. By visiting Newborns in Need, you can receive help in the form of clothing and blankets for your premie.
2. Kars4Kids
This organization, Kars4Kids, takes donations of cars- they’ll even tow your car free of charge. You can donate your car to benefit Joy for our Youth- a charity providing spiritual, emotional and physical needs of distressed Jewish youth.
3. Share Our Strength
Every day you see commercials depicting children in foreign countries who do not have enough food. You may find yourself wondering if people are not aware that children in America are facing this same situation. In fact, according to statistics, approximately 13 million children in the United States are considered at high risk for suffering from undernourishment. Share Our Strength is aware of this need.
4. SOS Children’s Villages
The SOS Children’s Villages organization is responsible for establishing “villages” that consist of approximately ten group homes in a region of the United States or another country where children have been orphaned or abandoned and have no place to live.
5. Youth Law Center
The Youth Law Center charity focus on making youth centers for abandoned children, children who have been removed from their homes for different reasons, foster children, and children in the criminal justice system abide by the laws that govern providing these children with a safe and healthy environment.
6. Doctors of the World
Many parts of the world suffer from poor or practically non-existent health care due to civil wars, economic collapses, and other reasons. Doctors of the World volunteers go to these places to provide medical care, including prenatal care.
7. Fire Fighters Burn Camp
The Fire Fighters Burn Camp organization allows children who have suffered severe burns to spend a week at a special camp staffed by doctors, nurses, and fire fighters. For that week, they are kids again, not burn victims.
8. Sparks
The Sparks charity provides funding that is specifically intended for pediatric medical research. Research is conducted to find cures or effective treatments for both well-known and lesser-known childhood diseases and conditions.
9. Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW)
Your children most likely have a comfortable bed, complete with mattress, soft pillows, and lots of covering. Many children around the world don’t. SCAW makes sure they do.
Charities like these are designed to provide help when it is needed. These are only a few of the many child-focused charities out there. Others include organizations like the Make a Wish Foundation, and Special Olympics.
Please take advantage of their services if you or someone you know needs help.
