The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on nonprofits, and Give Kids The World is no exception. Faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges – including the temporary closure of the Village – Give Kids The World took the opportunity to continue doing what it does best: improving lives and spreading joy. To assist other organizations (click for more)
Nearly 10 months to the day that it closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Give Kids The World Village reopened its whimsical gates to wish families on January 17, 2021. The day represented a joyful homecoming for the families as well as GKTW staff and volunteers. “We are elated to be able to get (click for more)
“You likely don’t remember me,” began a letter by Jim Gourley to Pam Landwirth a couple of years ago, “…but I work at Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, and was led to the Village by your website (and the Princess!) and thought it would be a great opportunity to enhance my servant leadership abilities through helping (click for more)
Life is full of defining moments…a point at which the essential nature of a person’s character is revealed, and their destiny cemented. For Give Kids The World volunteer and fundraiser Tom Wilson, that moment was meeting Leah Mullen. A native of northern England, Tom had moved to the Baltimore area to work at a large (click for more)
As charities across the U.S. explore creative ways to persevere during the COVID-19 pandemic, Give Kids The World decided to do what it does best: Give back. In late October, it extended an opportunity for eight new recipients of assistance dogs to enjoy a memorable weeklong stay at the Village. (click for more)
