"BLESS The KIDS" is a God-idea that blossomed into a plan to serve our
city. We started with four of us sitting at a dining room table discussing what
we could do to help children and families. In the beginning we distributed
toothbrushes at park outreaches & we took school supplies to mothers &
their children at the local Gospel Mission.
In July 2004, we realized that many children we gave supplies to had no
backpack and they needed more supplies than we were giving them. So, we
took a new step forward and contacted our local schools. They have allowed
us to "adopt" grade school children from low income and poverty families to
provide them with a backpack, school supplies, activity books, small toys and
snacks.
Is there really a need for this? Yes, there is! When we talked with school
principles, we found out there is a huge need and what we are doing is
very helpful to them. We started by giving out 10 backpacks... in 2010 we
gave 82 and this year over 120 so far...
Many children come to school without breakfast, lunch or lunch money.
Those same children have no school supplies or backpack. The school
feeds them & provides supplies they can use while on campus. But when the
children leave school with their homework it's not completed properly the
next day because they have no crayons, scissors, ruled paper or even a
sharp pencil at home. These children have nothing!
Last year we made a difference in the lives of 82 children. This year we want
to double, triple or more the number of children we are able to bless. With
your help we can make a really productive difference in the lives of the
children.
When we gave away the first backpacks stuffed with school supplies & some
treats, one first grade child said, "This is the best day of my life!" Another
was overwhelmed because he got a ream of ruled paper for his very own.
Last time we went to visit a school, one little boy named Jeremiah said "Is this
mine? To Keep?!" When we said yes, he could hardly believe it. Other
children spread out all of the things they received and admired each item,
with looks of amazement and great joy. Teachers report back to us that the
children have more confidence and do better in school because they feel
special and have the tools they need to succeed.
For $18 - $22 per child we get a nicely made, sturdy backpack & stuff it with
lots of great supplies, toothbrush/paste kit, an activity book, and a toy for the
younger ones. Scroll down for a list of what we include in the pack.
Bless the Kids is an outreach of Cheryl Birch Ministries, Inc. Our sole
purpose is to help poverty and low-income family children achieve greater
success in school and to let them know that they are very special and
important to our community.
city. We started with four of us sitting at a dining room table discussing what
we could do to help children and families. In the beginning we distributed
toothbrushes at park outreaches & we took school supplies to mothers &
their children at the local Gospel Mission.
In July 2004, we realized that many children we gave supplies to had no
backpack and they needed more supplies than we were giving them. So, we
took a new step forward and contacted our local schools. They have allowed
us to "adopt" grade school children from low income and poverty families to
provide them with a backpack, school supplies, activity books, small toys and
snacks.
Is there really a need for this? Yes, there is! When we talked with school
principles, we found out there is a huge need and what we are doing is
very helpful to them. We started by giving out 10 backpacks... in 2010 we
gave 82 and this year over 120 so far...
Many children come to school without breakfast, lunch or lunch money.
Those same children have no school supplies or backpack. The school
feeds them & provides supplies they can use while on campus. But when the
children leave school with their homework it's not completed properly the
next day because they have no crayons, scissors, ruled paper or even a
sharp pencil at home. These children have nothing!
Last year we made a difference in the lives of 82 children. This year we want
to double, triple or more the number of children we are able to bless. With
your help we can make a really productive difference in the lives of the
children.
When we gave away the first backpacks stuffed with school supplies & some
treats, one first grade child said, "This is the best day of my life!" Another
was overwhelmed because he got a ream of ruled paper for his very own.
Last time we went to visit a school, one little boy named Jeremiah said "Is this
mine? To Keep?!" When we said yes, he could hardly believe it. Other
children spread out all of the things they received and admired each item,
with looks of amazement and great joy. Teachers report back to us that the
children have more confidence and do better in school because they feel
special and have the tools they need to succeed.
For $18 - $22 per child we get a nicely made, sturdy backpack & stuff it with
lots of great supplies, toothbrush/paste kit, an activity book, and a toy for the
younger ones. Scroll down for a list of what we include in the pack.
Bless the Kids is an outreach of Cheryl Birch Ministries, Inc. Our sole
purpose is to help poverty and low-income family children achieve greater
success in school and to let them know that they are very special and
important to our community.
| For more information call 209-575-0902 or fill out the contact form. We are a 501c3 nonprofit faith- based organization. All of your donations are tax deductible and will be used for exactly what we say we will use it for. All that we do is done with honesty and integrity before God and man. Information on our nonprofit status is provided upon request. Thank you in advance for your generous support. |
Here's a list of what every backpack contains:
Ruled Paper Plain While Drawing Paper Pocket Folder
Pencils 3 Large Notebooks 1 Small Notebook
Erasers Ruler Set of Markers
Pencil Box Pencil Sharpener
Paint Box Construction Paper Activity Book
Glue Scissors Toy or a
Crayons Tape Small Teddy Bear
Toothpaste Toothbrush
Older Children receive Ring Binder, Composition Notebooks, Highliters,
colored pencils, and ruled index cards instead of some items above.
We give the back packs primarily to elementary and middles school age
public school children and children in foster care programs. Back packs
for high school students are available upon request.
We also include personal toiletry items, snacks & toys when donated.
We accept donations of new backpacks and school supplies.
We do not accept used backpacks or supplies.
Ruled Paper Plain While Drawing Paper Pocket Folder
Pencils 3 Large Notebooks 1 Small Notebook
Erasers Ruler Set of Markers
Pencil Box Pencil Sharpener
Paint Box Construction Paper Activity Book
Glue Scissors Toy or a
Crayons Tape Small Teddy Bear
Toothpaste Toothbrush
Older Children receive Ring Binder, Composition Notebooks, Highliters,
colored pencils, and ruled index cards instead of some items above.
We give the back packs primarily to elementary and middles school age
public school children and children in foster care programs. Back packs
for high school students are available upon request.
We also include personal toiletry items, snacks & toys when donated.
We accept donations of new backpacks and school supplies.
We do not accept used backpacks or supplies.
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How to Sponsor a Child for a School Backpack Make your check or money order (USA Funds only) payable to Bless the Kids And mail it to: Cheryl Birch Ministries, Inc Bless the Kids Program PO Box 578427 Modesto, CA 95355 Or click Pay Pal to transfer funds or to use your Visa Card: |
"Adopt" a
Child for $20
Child for $20
Or, $10 helps us
get school
supplies
get school
supplies
We appreciate
your Love and
support!
your Love and
support!
We accept in-kind gifts of
school supplies and
backpacks -call us for
details 209-575-0902
school supplies and
backpacks -call us for
details 209-575-0902
| Rev. Cheryl Birch giving grade school Kids their backpack |
| The backpack matched this little girl's outfit! We think that was a God coordination so she would know how much He loves her! |
| From 5 years old to 17 years old, they all loved their new backpack! |