BRIDGING THE GAP for KC Kids
The Love Fund for Children bridges the gap for youth by partnering with advocates to fulfill the unique or unmet needs of children across Kansas City.
Our Story
The Love Fund for Children was founded by FOX4 in 1981. Anchor Cynthia Smith aired a news series entitled “Thursday’s Child” which resulted in a groundswell of viewer support. We created a 501(c)(3), and began serving children in the FOX4 viewing area. In the first 45 years we met critical needs for over 240,000 children. The Love Fund aims to be a safety net organization for children in Kansas City who are experiencing poverty and fulfill needs that are unmet by existing social services.
Our Vision
Helping build a stronger Kansas City community in which every child lives a life without need.
About US
The Love Fund for Children was established to improve the quality of life for children ages newborn to 18 in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area when funding from other sources is not available. Examples of goods and services funded are, therapeutic tools, medical equipment, eye exams and glasses, clothing, shoes, beds and bedding, baby items, personal hygiene items and so much more.
The list of needs is long, and the Love Fund for Children is there to help. Our organization works directly with youth advocates such as case managers, therapists, counselors and medical care providers.
Children's Stories
Your support has helped the Love Fund For Children meet the needs of thousands of children in our community. Over 200,000 infants, toddlers, and school children have received shoes, clothes, warm coats, bedding, and even medical equipment and care. Read more stories about the children we’ve been able to help on our blog page.
Get
Involved
We seek Donors, Volunteers, Partners and Champions
There are many ways you can help the Love Fund and the children we serve. Contribute a gift, purchase items from our Wish List or partner with The Love Fund for Children to create your own giving experience!
Social Media Champions
Get the word out about the Love Fund: LIKE and follow us on social media, share our posts and tell your friends and family about our efforts and successes to help bring awareness to the Love Fund and the work we do!
Volunteer and Partner
Good-hearted and hard-working Volunteers are adored by the Love Fund. We pride ourselves in creating a fun, diverse and unique environment for our team of talented and dedicated volunteers.
Make a Donation
Monetary donations can be sent to Love Fund for Children, 3030 Summit, Kansas City, MO 64108, or click the button below to donate online! You can also help year-round by becoming a monthly donor.
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