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DECEMBER 2009 
  
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1038 Inner City Children Served

One out of every four children in Inner City Richmond has visual needs. This need has a direct effect on academic success--and therefore plays an integral role in a child's future.
 
To answer this need, Children, Incorporated recently hosted a Vision Clinic in partnership with the Richmond Eye and Ear Foundation Fund (a component fund of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia), the OneSight Foundation(a Luxottica Group Foundation), Children, Incorporated donor Lauretta Anderson, Read Aloud Virginia, and the Richmond Public School System.
 
The clinic took place at the Arthur Ashe Center in Richmond, Virginia. All of the children were identified by the Richmond Public School System for their exceptional need. They were given free vision screening and a backpack containing books, dental hygiene items, and nutritional information. They also enjoyed "story time" courtesy of Read Aloud Virginia, as well as a nutritious lunch. This year 1038 children benefited from the program's complete eye exam. 80% needed and received eye glasses.
 
Your donations to this effort have helped to unlock their academic potential and improve their quality of life. So on behalf of the children, we thank YOU!
The Warm Clothing Fund Needs Your Help!
 
Imagine having to share a coat with the rest of your brothers and sisters. When the walk to school is long and unbearably cold, children often have to take turns wearing a coat--which means they can't go to school every day. This winter, many of the children in our U.S. projects will be without the warm clothing and bedding needed to protect them from the bitter cold months. You can help. A gift of any amount will help keep a child warm this winter. Click here to donate to the Warm Clothing Fund.
Seeds of Hope Annual Fund Provides Much Needed Support
 
By giving to The Seeds of Hope Annual Fund, you provide care for our children, help translate our children's letters, and strengthen our infrastructure so that more dollars can go directly to the children. This year, your gift can be twice as powerful! Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, we are able to match your gift up to $100,000. Supporting the Seeds of Hope Annual Fund means strengthening the safety net for our children. Let's stand together in support of these young lives, and continue to give them hope for a brighter future. Click here to contribute to the Seeds of Hope Annual Fund.
As always, thank you for your support of Children, Incorporated. We truly appreciate all that you do for our children!
 
Sincerely,
Marian G. Cummins 
Marian G. Cummins 
President & CEO 
Children, Incorporated