Alice's Kids
@aliceskids.org
Alice’s Kids provides anonymous financial assistance to children in need in the hopes of boosting their self-esteem. See our Donate button on www.aliceskids.org
In perhaps a sign of the harsh economic times, in the first half of December we spent $68,000 on kids throughout the country. This is an all-time record for half a month.
Thanks to our amazing gift card team for working so hard to get those gift cards out, oftentimes within 24 hours!!
Thanks to our amazing gift card team for working so hard to get those gift cards out, oftentimes within 24 hours!!
December 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In perhaps a sign of the harsh economic times, in the first half of December we spent $68,000 on kids throughout the country. This is an all-time record for half a month.
Thanks to our amazing gift card team for working so hard to get those gift cards out, oftentimes within 24 hours!!
Thanks to our amazing gift card team for working so hard to get those gift cards out, oftentimes within 24 hours!!
"Jayden was so excited to receive his sewing machine! He's already fixed a hole in his friend's shirt and and he finished the body of his first hat yesterday! And now he cannot wait to come to school to show his stuff. Thank you Alice's Kids!!
December 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"Jayden was so excited to receive his sewing machine! He's already fixed a hole in his friend's shirt and and he finished the body of his first hat yesterday! And now he cannot wait to come to school to show his stuff. Thank you Alice's Kids!!
So glad to see you on Bluesky!
December 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
So glad to see you on Bluesky!
Alice's Kids Board of Directors has just adopted our budget for 2026 and it calls for us to spend approximately $1 MILLION next year on kids!
December 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Alice's Kids Board of Directors has just adopted our budget for 2026 and it calls for us to spend approximately $1 MILLION next year on kids!
"Toni (17) frequently arrives at school out of uniform. We offer her a rental but she feels embarrassed. That triggers emotional distress and behavioral outbursts.
I know from personal experience how embarrassing it is to take charity. We were happy to send a gift card for new clothes.
I know from personal experience how embarrassing it is to take charity. We were happy to send a gift card for new clothes.
December 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"Toni (17) frequently arrives at school out of uniform. We offer her a rental but she feels embarrassed. That triggers emotional distress and behavioral outbursts.
I know from personal experience how embarrassing it is to take charity. We were happy to send a gift card for new clothes.
I know from personal experience how embarrassing it is to take charity. We were happy to send a gift card for new clothes.
Thank you to all of the new donors on this page for your recent contributions. We've raised several thousand dollars from you in the last day or two. If you want to donate just go to www.aliceskids.org and see the big DONATE button. This is the only time we ask for donations for the year.
Alice's Kids
Alice’s Kids provides targeted financial assistance to children in need in the hopes of boosting their self-esteem.
www.aliceskids.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Thank you to all of the new donors on this page for your recent contributions. We've raised several thousand dollars from you in the last day or two. If you want to donate just go to www.aliceskids.org and see the big DONATE button. This is the only time we ask for donations for the year.
Our good friend and supporter, @pattonoswalt.bsky.social will be on Steve Colbert on Wednesday!
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our good friend and supporter, @pattonoswalt.bsky.social will be on Steve Colbert on Wednesday!
Today we are mailing out our Annual Appeal. It is the ONLY time of the year we ask for donations. Please consider helping us reach even more kids. To make an online donation, use the DONATE button at aliceskids.org To pay by check, mail it to PO Box 60, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
Alice's Kids
Alice’s Kids provides targeted financial assistance to children in need in the hopes of boosting their self-esteem.
aliceskids.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Today we are mailing out our Annual Appeal. It is the ONLY time of the year we ask for donations. Please consider helping us reach even more kids. To make an online donation, use the DONATE button at aliceskids.org To pay by check, mail it to PO Box 60, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
We were happy to pay for Jada's outfit!
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We were happy to pay for Jada's outfit!
Just another thank you to our friend, @pattonoswalt.bsky.social, for donating $10,000 to us via his appearance on the Great American Baking Show!!
October 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Just another thank you to our friend, @pattonoswalt.bsky.social, for donating $10,000 to us via his appearance on the Great American Baking Show!!
Julie Derrickson, one of our supporters in Delaware, recently chatted with our friend Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social about our work at his book signing!
October 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Julie Derrickson, one of our supporters in Delaware, recently chatted with our friend Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social about our work at his book signing!
"Jace (10) is autistic & and is now taking Risperdal. Within 3 months, he gained over 25 pounds. While he's trying to stay active, the fact is that none of his clothes fit him anymore. The family is not in a position to afford any new clothes. Would Alice pay for a gift card?"
YES
YES
October 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"Jace (10) is autistic & and is now taking Risperdal. Within 3 months, he gained over 25 pounds. While he's trying to stay active, the fact is that none of his clothes fit him anymore. The family is not in a position to afford any new clothes. Would Alice pay for a gift card?"
YES
YES
"Selena's (6) Mom passed away suddenly last year & the anniversary is coming up soon. I would like to get her a teddy bear made with his mother's picture on it. She is struggling & is having behavioral issues. I feel that this will help her feel better."
We sent a gift card.
We sent a gift card.
September 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"Selena's (6) Mom passed away suddenly last year & the anniversary is coming up soon. I would like to get her a teddy bear made with his mother's picture on it. She is struggling & is having behavioral issues. I feel that this will help her feel better."
We sent a gift card.
We sent a gift card.
"Jay (15) has been coming to school in dirty, torn pants for the past week & his shoe has a large rip in it. While he tries to brush off the comments of others, he just told me 'anyone would be mad about having to leave the house like this.' Would Alice pay for new pants & athletic gear?."
Done!
Done!
September 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"Jay (15) has been coming to school in dirty, torn pants for the past week & his shoe has a large rip in it. While he tries to brush off the comments of others, he just told me 'anyone would be mad about having to leave the house like this.' Would Alice pay for new pants & athletic gear?."
Done!
Done!
"Liz need a sun umbrella, a handheld fan, cotton dresses & detergent. She has psoriasis and does not come to school because she's worried she will get teased & she can't sweat on the walk home. These items will help her greatly & get her back to school."
We paid for the items.
We paid for the items.
September 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
"Liz need a sun umbrella, a handheld fan, cotton dresses & detergent. She has psoriasis and does not come to school because she's worried she will get teased & she can't sweat on the walk home. These items will help her greatly & get her back to school."
We paid for the items.
We paid for the items.
"Ramon (15) & his brother migrated to CA to flee gangs in Mexico. But they both were labor trafficked until their aunt rescued them. Still, Ramon is the definition of resilience. His passion is car mechanics & he'd like to take some courses but they cost $150."
We paid for the courses.
We paid for the courses.
August 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"Ramon (15) & his brother migrated to CA to flee gangs in Mexico. But they both were labor trafficked until their aunt rescued them. Still, Ramon is the definition of resilience. His passion is car mechanics & he'd like to take some courses but they cost $150."
We paid for the courses.
We paid for the courses.
We've been on vacation this week, thus no posts. We'll be back on Monday!!
August 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We've been on vacation this week, thus no posts. We'll be back on Monday!!
"Our son just got a pair of shoe inserts thanks to Alice. He completed his last chemo & is now lifting weights & running. He was so excited when the inserts came in, he immediately put them in a pair of shoes and wore them! We so appreciate what your organization has done/is doing."
August 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"Our son just got a pair of shoe inserts thanks to Alice. He completed his last chemo & is now lifting weights & running. He was so excited when the inserts came in, he immediately put them in a pair of shoes and wore them! We so appreciate what your organization has done/is doing."
This young man now has a jersey of his favorite baseball player, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees. We do not help kids who are Boston Red Sox fans 😜
August 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This young man now has a jersey of his favorite baseball player, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees. We do not help kids who are Boston Red Sox fans 😜
"Caleb was in an accident earlier this year & missed 3 months of school. When he returned, he joined the band program & fell in love with the trumpet. He's getting free music lessons but the trumpet is no longer available. We found a used one at a local music store. Would Alice pay for it?
Yes
Yes
July 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"Caleb was in an accident earlier this year & missed 3 months of school. When he returned, he joined the band program & fell in love with the trumpet. He's getting free music lessons but the trumpet is no longer available. We found a used one at a local music store. Would Alice pay for it?
Yes
Yes
"Debbie (11) recently had intestinal surgery so she now is fed thru a feeding tube. With 3 other children in the house, things can get crazy & Mom needs a place to store all of Debbie's food & meds. A mini-refrigerator would be great but the cost is prohibitive."
We sent a $125 gift card.
We sent a $125 gift card.
July 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"Debbie (11) recently had intestinal surgery so she now is fed thru a feeding tube. With 3 other children in the house, things can get crazy & Mom needs a place to store all of Debbie's food & meds. A mini-refrigerator would be great but the cost is prohibitive."
We sent a $125 gift card.
We sent a $125 gift card.
"Diana's (7) mom works as a street vendor, has legal status but is still afraid of ICE raids, so she's not making money. Diana's also afraid to be on the street & is concerned she won't have any back-to-school clothes."
We sent a gift card so Diana could get new clothes without going to the store.
We sent a gift card so Diana could get new clothes without going to the store.
July 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"Diana's (7) mom works as a street vendor, has legal status but is still afraid of ICE raids, so she's not making money. Diana's also afraid to be on the street & is concerned she won't have any back-to-school clothes."
We sent a gift card so Diana could get new clothes without going to the store.
We sent a gift card so Diana could get new clothes without going to the store.