FILLING THE GAP
Among all children under 18 years in the US, 41% are low-income, and 19% — approximately 1 in 5 — are poor. This means children are overrepresented among our nation’s poor; they represent 23% of the population but comprise 32% of all people in poverty. Bakhita Kids focuses on serving children in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
36% (216,696) of children under age 6, live in low-income families. 32% (394,515) of children age 6 or older, live in low-income families.
In West Virginia
24% (87,604) of children in West Virginia live in poor families (National: 19%).
In Virginia
In Maryland
Baltimore has the highest poverty rate in Maryland, at 21.8% of its population, and Baltimore’s poverty level is 131.5% above the state’s poverty line. 84% of Baltimore public school students are poor enough to qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches..
How We Help
Supplies
Bakhita kids knows the joy in bringing a new life into the world, and bolsters women’s spirits by providing all the items they need to safely and lovingly care for their newborn and beyond.
Current items we are regularly providing: clothing, toiletries, diapers, pack 'n' plays, car seats, and baby wipes. We also host community baby showers.
Education
It all begins with education. Monies will go to trusted educational non-profits, individual schools and school districts. Current initiatives include: backpacks and back-to-school items, books which help build character, summer camp trips, and more.
Food
With just a click you can feed a hungry child. Help us by supplying vouchers and/or gift cards for food to children through community organizations, schools, and more for weekday and weekend assistance. Current initiatives include: providing groceries for families in need and buying pizzas in low-income areas to be distributed to hungry children.