What We Do
How we’re working to give every child what they need to thrive and become successful adults.
Advance Policies
We advocate for policies that will make a difference in our children’s future.
Serve Children
We lead programs to serve and empower children, families and communities.
Inspire Activism
We provide tools and information for the public to join us in advocating for a better future for today’s children.
What We Do
We’re working to give every child what they need to thrive and reach their full potential.
Advance Policies
We advocate for policies that will make a difference in our children’s future.
Serve Children
We lead programs to serve and empower children, families and communities.
Inspire Activism
We provide tools and information for the public to join us in advocating for a better future for today’s children.
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We’re working to give every child what they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of children.
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Your Support Makes a Difference
We’re working to give every child what they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of children.
Stay Connected
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News & Views
Legislation and policies may change, but our mission never does. Read our most recent press releases to learn the latest.
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Lucy Durr Hackney
When Lucy Durr married Sheldon Hackney in 1957, the custom alterations to her beautiful gown were done for her by a family friend–Mrs. Rosa Parks. […]
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A New Year for Children
As we begin the New Year, every new headline reminds us that these are very tumultuous times. I start this season redoubling my determination to focus all […]
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Prayers for the Holy Season
All during the Christmas season, as millions celebrate a poor, homeless child Christians call Savior, I think about the irony of some political leaders proposing […]
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News & Views
Legislation and policies may change, but our mission never does. Read our most recent press releases to learn the latest.
-
Lucy Durr Hackney
When Lucy Durr married Sheldon Hackney in 1957, the custom alterations to her beautiful gown were done for her by a family friend–Mrs. Rosa Parks. […]
Read More... -
A New Year for Children
As we begin the New Year, every new headline reminds us that these are very tumultuous times. I start this season redoubling my determination to focus all […]
Read More... -
Prayers for the Holy Season
All during the Christmas season, as millions celebrate a poor, homeless child Christians call Savior, I think about the irony of some political leaders proposing […]
Read More...
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