Stronger Futures for Children and Families

KDM Helping Hands is dedicated to supporting children and their families in times of need, ensuring no child goes without essentials such as food, clothing, school supplies, or access to community activities.

Our mission is simple: to remove barriers so children can thrive and families can regain stability.

This year, our goal is to deepen our involvement with local schools by offering consistent support from September through June. With this funding, we aim to reach more than 50 students and their families, providing them with essential care items like food, clothing, and hygiene supplies.

Support will take the form of care packages sent home with students when teachers recognize a need—ensuring that children are prepared to come to school ready to learn. In addition, we will provide items such as jackets, winter boots, snow pants, school shoes, and supplies, so no student is left without the tools and necessities required for both comfort and success.

The primary beneficiaries of our program is the students and their families who are facing financial hardship and lack of access to basic necessities, this is one of the considerations we take in selecting the schools that we support each year. Families struggle to cover essential costs such as food, clothing, hygiene items, and school supplies, which in turn creates barriers for children to feel secure, prepared, and confident at school.

By focusing on students identified through the selected school, we are able to directly reach those most in need. Teachers and school staff are often the first to recognize when a child is coming to school without proper nutrition, adequate clothing, or the supplies required for learning. Through this partnership, children will discreetly receive care packages and essential items, easing the burden on their families while ensuring they can fully participate in their education.

Students will benefit in multiple ways: having consistent access to food helps improve focus and energy in the classroom; proper clothing and footwear ensure comfort, safety, and dignity; and school supplies allow children to engage in learning without feeling left out or unprepared. Families will also benefit by receiving relief from immediate financial pressures, creating space for them to stabilize and focus on long-term well-being.

Over the course of the year, this program is designed to support more than 50+ students and their families. While each care package or clothing item may seem small, the impact is significant—helping children feel included, reducing stress at home, and promoting a positive environment for both learning and growth. By addressing these everyday needs, we empower children to thrive in school and give families the support they need during challenging times.