SEPTEMBER | 2025

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

YOUR IMPACT - RECORD BREAKING YEAR

Last year, we provided anonymous financial assistance to 10,407 children across the country. We are excited to announce that our latest report indicates that we have already helped 11,000 kids this year! With back-to-school requests increasing and the holidays ahead of us, our projections see Alice’s Kids helping 65% more kids in 2025 than in 2024! All of this is possible because of our very generous donors.

AUTOMATIC GIVING

When Sarah Barron in Ohio learned about Alice’s Kids, she wanted a way to give consistently without adding more to her plate. Through our website, she set up automatic monthly payments that fit her budget. For Alice's Kids, automatic monthly donations allow us to budget more effectively. At this time, we receive almost $9,000 a month in recurring donations. If you are interested, just click “Donate” on our homepage and select your preferred frequency at the bottom.

FOCUS ON - PATTON OSWALT

Patton Oswalt is an acclaimed (and award-winning) American comedian, actor, and writer known for multiple roles, including Spence on The King of Queens, Remy in Ratatouille, and the narrator on The Goldbergs. He’s appeared in numerous TV shows such as Suits LA, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His films include Young Adult, Big Fan, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He’s also the co-author of the comic book series Minor Threats.

Patton is a longtime friend of Alice’s Kids – pushing our cause out to the public on various platforms. It was super exciting (and a bit nerve-racking) when he competed on Celebrity Jeopardy and Alice’s Kids was his charity of choice. He went all the way to the finals and won $250,000 for us! Watch what he has to say in the clip below.

SMILE OF THE MONTH - IN LOVE WITH GUINEA PIGSS

"After several difficult years, Lidia now has some stability thanks to her new foster mom. She is working hard in therapy, dedicating herself to tutoring, and learning responsibility at home. Lidia’s greatest wish now is to welcome a guinea pig into her life. She did her research, earned her mom's blessing, and is ready to care for her very own guinea pig. In her own words, 'I want a guinea pig because they are fluffy and cute. I wanna rescue them from the humane society and give them a better life. I have a big heart and have a lot to give to my own animals.' With a little help from Alice’s Kids…Meet Marshmallow (left) and Cocoa (right)!"

IN ADDITION TO OUR USUAL REQUESTS, IN AUGUST WE PAID FOR...

Hair braids for a young lady who just moved into a group home.

Uniforms for a child who could not start school until she had proper attire.

Fishing gear for a young boy who wants to share a common interest with his older brothers.

Several sports physicals for students who want to participate in high school athletics.

Basketball shoes for a 15-year-old boy who had to move in with his 18-year-old sister after his mom passed away.

Clothes for a 12-year-old girl who has only ever had handed down clothes from her older brothers.

A graduation basket for a child who missed her 8th grade graduation due to being hospitalized for suicidal ideations.

A dinosaur backpack for a 1st grader living with his grandfather after his parents died attempting to cross the border from Mexico.

Alice's Kids is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to enhance the self-esteem of children in need by providing them with targeted individual assistance to facilitate their participation in scholastic, recreational and social activities.