Who We Are
Our Mission
Giving Children Hope is a nonprofit organization that supports children and families by breaking their cycle of need, and guiding them toward success and self-sustainability. We achieve this goal by fostering a sense of community, where dedicated volunteers provide crucial support.
The Transformative Power of Giving Children Hope
Discover the mission of Giving Children Hope as we provide vital resources, build resilient communities, and inspire lasting change for children and families through Ivette’s testimony.
A Lasting Impact for Generations
Take a look inside the work of Giving Children Hope as we partner with volunteers, donors, and local organizations to deliver essential resources to vulnerable children and families. Together, we’re building stronger communities and creating hope-filled futures.
Our Story
Giving Children Hope (GCH) was founded in 1993 to provide food and basic necessities to struggling families in Eastern Europe. Over time, the mission expanded to sending supplies to those most in need through local nonprofits, schools, and faith-based organizations.
Today, the GCH community of volunteers and partners is focused on helping local children and families break out of the cycle of need into success and self-sustainment by providing food, household goods, and leadership development.
Our Programs
We’ve Got Your Back Program: WGYB aids food-insecure children and their families in Southern California with weekend nutrition assistance, ensuring vital food access for hundreds of families weekly through school referrals and partnerships.
Distribution Center Program: We receive thousands of pallets of essential goods annually from brands like Costco, Amazon, and Target, distributing them through our network of 100+ nonprofit, school, and faith-based agency partners to families and individuals in need.
Leadership and Development: Once basic needs are met, families (parents and students) participate in classes to enhance nutrition, financial literacy, and leadership skills, fostering lasting positive changes.
“We had a single mom with a family that was really struggling. When she got paid each month, all her money went to bills, and she only had $40 left to pay for food and gas. Giving Children Hope was able to supply her with food to feed her 5 kids, and she was in tears because she didn’t know how she was going to feed them before this help arrived. She was utterly grateful, and something that she will never forget.”