The Kare4Kidz foundation is a small, family run 501(c)(3) charity, operating in Winchester, VA. We help local disadvantaged families provide Christmas gifts to their children. Each year we provide Christmas gifts for over 100 children in the area. It is our passion to offer hope to the community.
Our Story
Every December, Kare4Kidz delivers gifts, dozens per child, to less fortunate families in the Winchester area.
As the year progresses, our home turns into Santa’sworkshop. The basement is organized with bins labeled coats, dolls, games, toy cars,shoes, etc. Other shelves are lined with wrapping paper, gift bags, bows, and boxes. Gifts are wrapped and labeled all year long, but as Christmas nears, hundreds if not thousands of gifts are wrapped and beautifully decorated. The goal is to make Christmas wishes come true.
Every year, K4K expands the number of families we help. In 2010, we expanded our services to include assistance for children at Easter, and began our partnership with the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter. In 2017, K4K began working with the local battered women's shelter.
The best Holiday presents are our “thank you” notes. One read: “What you do to help others is truly what Christmas is all about.” Another said “Not only have you truly expressed your kindness and generosity, but you have taught my children the true meaning of unconditional giving.” “Thank you for helping Santa. I know he is very busy.”
We believe that providing food, clothing, and toys for children will help them through a difficult time. If they aren’t hungry or cold, they will be better able to concentrate in school, and if they have toys to play with, they will laugh more at home. We believe when people are suffering through a dark time in their life, the spirit that comes from charitable assistance will lift them up to face the world, and they will pass the good deed forward when they can.
*Applications are available to all those eligible no matter legal resident status. No proof of citizenship required.*
*Las solicitudes están disponibles para todos aquellos elegibles sin importar el estado legal de residencia. No se requiere prueba de ciudadanía.*
"Who knew Santa was Jewish"
