An 11-year-old recently immigrated from Honduras with her family, who had no insurance. When her glasses were accidentally broken during gym class, they couldn’t afford to replace them, and she began falling behind in school. Alice’s Kids paid for new glasses, leading to a noticeable improvement in her academics, attendance, and overall engagement. The support also gave her a much-needed boost in self-esteem.

- School Social Worker
Middle School 
George Washington, VA

Alice’s Kids provided funds for a new ostomy bag for a 10-year-old student whose previous bag leaked. With the new bag, he can now remain in class without frequent trips to the nurse’s office, allowing him to focus on learning and participate more fully in school activities. His teachers have noticed he is calmer and more comfortable, especially during his recent IEP meeting. The extra time in class has led to remarkable academic progress—his reading level jumped from 14 in early January to 35. This simple act of support has transformed both his confidence and his education.

- Teacher
Detroit, MI

In Memphis, TN, a mother was deeply moved when she learned that Alice’s Kids would provide a Walmart gift card to purchase glasses for her son. The timing could not have been better—it was TCAP testing week, and without his glasses, her son’s ability to perform at his best was in jeopardy. With this support, he now has the tools he needs to see clearly, focus in class, and finish the school year strong. The gift not only met an urgent need but also lifted a tremendous worry from his mother’s shoulders, allowing her to feel hopeful and grateful for her son’s success.

- Teacher
Memphis, TN

When a 6th grader began struggling with her vision, it quickly became clear that she needed a proper pair of prescription glasses. Her single mother, working a minimum wage job and still coping with the loss of her father, could not afford the expense. In the past, her mother had resorted to buying inexpensive dollar-store frames and popping in her thick lenses, but the ill-fitting frames left her lenses falling out repeatedly. With funding from Alice’s Kids, she was able to receive a brand-new pair of glasses that fit well and significantly improved her vision. She proudly wore them to school, telling her site coordinator that she could see so much better now. This gift not only improved her ability to learn but also restored her confidence and comfort in the classroom.

- Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools
Ripley, WV