The holidays are a big deal around the Village, both during this season and all year round. They’re a great time to make lasting memories and spend time together as a family. That’s why our community of staff, volunteers and partners all come together to do everything we can to create an atmosphere worthy of (click for more)
Spending time as a family is what Give Kids The World Village is all about. Meet the Perlinski family – who volunteers all together. Mom Hayley, her husband Kent and their kids enjoy making memories for themselves and for the wish families who stay at the Village. With four kids ages 11 to 15, their (click for more)
At the heart of Give Kids The Word Village, you’ll find volunteers. They come as individuals or groups, they volunteer with their company, or even pick up a shift during vacation. No matter where they come from or who they come with, they make hope come alive. Wish kid Gavin and his family experienced firsthand (click for more)
Last Wednesday, 25 Village volunteers received the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award for their work supporting Give Kids The World and the children it serves. The national award celebrates and honors volunteers who have logged at least 4,000 hours volunteering at nonprofits across the country. That’s the equivalent of working 500, eight-hour days. At an (click for more)
Each spring, thousands of college students visit from around the country, using their time and talents to serve families at Give Kids The World. While spring breaks may be coming to an end for most, we’re still soaking up the memories made by our awesome 2019 Alternative Spring Breakers! Now, hear from these big-hearted college (click for more)
