Operation: Kid Equip’s long term vision is a community where every child’s basic needs are met. To accomplish this in the short term we provide school supplies, books and dictionaries to children who are at-risk. To effect long term community improvement, we work to increase awareness of the issues facing school-aged children to help them succeed in school and in life.
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Besides asking how to make cash donations, people often ask how they can donate school/office supplies. With the flow of inventory in and out of OKE, it’s sometimes hard to quickly list our current needs. At the same time, we always have a need for specific core items throughout the school year.
We recently talked with our amazing colleagues at the Teachers’ Supply Closet in South Carolina. They routinely collect teacher experience surveys on the top items students need and the quantities used by a student throughout the school year. With …
Guest Post by Diane Nilan, Founder & President of HEAR US
HEAR US gives voice and visibility to homeless children and youth
For reasons far beyond my understanding, my path crosses with some very interesting people. I’m in Las Cruces, NM now, having shown our new documentary, “It’s All About the Children,” to one of the women in it and to a small group of educators. I’m also filming interviews with “non-homeless” homeless families/youth, those staying in motels or doubled up with others for the HEAR US Learning Curve Express project.
One of …
Guest Post by Lisa LaGrou of Oakland County Moms
Dr. Herbst’s dental office in Rochester Hills is donating their time to provide dental services to children who need dental care. Last year they had a good turnout for Give Kids a Smile Day. This year, the need is so great, they have a waiting list. They have decided to extend their help by fitting in a child from the waiting list when they find they have an opening in their schedule.
Children will receive preventative care including needed x-rays and Dr. Herbst …
Help us identify heroic kids in our backyard!
Operation: Kid Equip is collaborating with Kids Are Heroes, an internationally-recognized organization, to feature our Michigan kids who embody a sense of caring, action and community responsibility.
Kids Are Heroes is an organization that empowers children to give to others. They do this by showcasing special children from all around the world who are doing amazing things. Parents and teachers bring their children to their web site and read the stories of heroism together. Then the adults watch as their kids become inspired to …
