What Others Say

"K.I.D.S. does great work to help our nation's most precious resource: children. I look forward to being a part of the K.I.D.S. effort and working with them to carry out their mission."
President Bill Clinton

"It is time for a sense of empathy to infuse our politics in America… K.I.D.S. has spent over 20 years making this a reality. Now it is time for the rest of us to catch up. I look forward to making that happen."
U.S. Senator Barack Obama

"Within two to three weeks after Katrina hit… children were clutching onto new items to make them feel whole in both body and spirit. K.I.D.S. was the only organization that helped us. They came through with flying colors… When you donate to K.I.D.S., you bring happiness to a family and joy to a child."
Eslene Richmond-Shockley
Founder, Caring for Others, Atlanta, GA

"They really came through. About 10 days after Katrina, we had a truck [arrive] and were able to start distributing."
Sharon Driggers
Vice President, Boys and Girls Club of Fort Worth, TX

"Many children come to our agency with multiple unmet needs. Some do not see themselves worthy of the top-of-the-line clothing they receive from K.I.D.S. We know that each of these children has tremendous potential – if we can help them see what is inside. Your donations make that happen."
Susan Klein-Rothschild
Director, Clark County Family Services and Child Haven, Las Vegas, NV

"As long as there are children in foster care, in homeless shelters, on welfare, living with one struggling parent or who are the victims of disasters, there will always be a need for K.I.D.S."
Alfredo Murcia
Program Manager, Neat Stuff, Miami, FL

"K.I.D.S. is and has been an important entity in helping the thousands of West Virginia citizens we serve. Having new clothes for school is a new experience that K.I.D.S. has provided for many children in our state. Thank you."
Carla Nardella
Executive Director, Mountaineer Food Bank, Gassaway, WV

"Without K.I.D.S., we would not be able to turn our young men from prisoners into potentially responsible citizens and parents. We would not be able to properly clothe them for court appearances and job interviews. We would not be able to provide books for our inmates so that they can envision a brighter future for themselves."
Gloria Ortiz
Executive Director, Horizon Academy, Rikers Island Correctional Facility, New York City

"We received some beautiful dresses for girls. They will make so many children so happy and proud to wear them. We also appreciated your donation of women's panties and bras. These are items that our clients need and use everyday… Through your assistance we can continue to partner with others to help those in need."
Sarah Brewster, PhD
Supervisor, Circulo de la Hispanidad, Inc., Long Island, NY

"Donations from K.I.D.S. are given to families who are in crisis and have little to no discretionary funds to purchase the bare essentials."
Ruth Schwartz
Executive Director, Shelter Partnership, Los Angeles, CA