Success Stories
I am about to adopt Brian, a happy, healthy four-year old boy the doctors said would probably never see his first birthday. He was born prematurely into a life of chaos, and weighed barely three pounds at birth. His birth mother was struggling with mental illness, addiction, and life in poverty. Brian suffered the consequences, and was designated a “Failure to Thrive” for his first seven months. The prospects for his life were grim, if he even survived.
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“It is a rare initiative that promotes fairness and social justice and, at the same time, promotes productivity in the economy and in society at large. Investing in disadvantaged young children is such an initiative.”
– James Heckman
University of Chicago
Nobel Laureate in Economics, 2000
Our updated Wish List: items we need now
Our resources are always limited, but our children's appetite for play and imagination is unlimited. They need learning toys, books and all things bright and creative. Our staff has specific needs as well, as they work to build happier, healthier futures for children in crisis.
The items below are on our priority list right now. If you’d like to donate one or more of these items, please call Claudia Arseneaux at (864) 298-0025 (ext. 16).
| For the Children | |
| Story Telling Kits (6) | $ 139 |
| Multi-Cultural Story Telling Kits (6) | $ 139 |
| Shape Toss Bean Bags & Target | $ 121 |
| Classroom Favorites Big Book Set | $ 115 |
| Rainbow Roll-Out Set | $ 98 |
| Soft & Poseable Family Sets | $ 95 |
| Classroom Collage Kit | $ 58 |
| Upper Case Peg Board | $ 50 |
| Multi-Cultural Food Set | $ 40 |
| Action Play Game Box | $ 30 |
| Parachute Ball | $ 30 |
| Hop Scotch | $ 25 |
| Career Level 1 Book Set | $ 22 |
| Scoop & Play Fishing Set | $ 20 |
| Magnetic Fishing Set | $ 20 |
| African-American Family Set | $ 20 |
| Hispanic Family Set | $ 20 |
| White Family Set | $ 20 |
| Dino-Dig Excavation Kit | $ 17 |
| Maze Puzzle | $ 14 |
| Puzzle Rack | $ 10 |
| For the Agency | |
| Staff Training | $ 5,000 |
| Technology Support | $ 2,500 |
| Classroom Supplies/Field Trips | $ 1,000 |
| Educational Reading Materials for Parents | $ 200 |
| For the Families | |
| Family Emergency Fund (gasoline, prescriptions, rent, etc.) |
Any gift is appreciated |
| Parent Meeting Meals (for children & parents) | $ 500 |
| Graduation Ceremony for Parents | $ 100 |
| Parent Store Items (incentives- must be new) | Small kitchen appliances, heaters, pots & pans, dishes, blankets, gift certificates for grocery stores, department stores and restaurants |