the 4kidz impact
Book drive
4Kidz conducted a book drive for the pediatric patients of the Saratoga Pediatric Subacute. Our dedicated team successfully gathered approximately 400 books donated generously by the community. These books were then packaged with care into cardboard boxes and personally dropped off to the Saratoga Pediatric Subacute facility. It was a blast spreading the joy of reading to these children!
Art4Kidz: Christmas Cards
4Kidz's Art4Kidz program initiated a collaborative effort with various clubs at Valley Christian High School, including the Key Club and Friends of Children with Special Needs Club, as well as the school's service class. Together, we orchestrated the creation and collection of heartwarming Christmas cards. These thoughtful cards, along with the contributions from our Christmas toy drive, were delivered to the Children's Hospital of Northern California.
toyz4kidz: christmas toy drive & visit
4Kidz organized a charitable Christmas toy drive dedicated for the pediatric patients of the Children’s Hospital of Northern California. We donated an assortment of gifts such as astronaut projectors, which projected celestial projections onto the ceiling, as well as a selection of sensory toys, and other engaging items! The heartwarming and positive responses from the children made this event an amazing experience. We extend our gratitude to our generous donors whose contributions made this meaningful event possible for these patients.
Music4Kidz: performance
4Kidz, through their Music4Kidz program, organized a special music performance for the children at the Children’s Hospital of Northern California. The Music4Kidz volunteers dedicated a month to rehearsing for this event, ensuring a memorable experience for the young patients. The performance featured a delightful mix of Disney classics, popular video game soundtracks, and a few Taylor Swift songs by special request. It was a heartwarming occasion filled with joy and uplifting melodies!
symposium competition
4Kidz San Jose gave a presentation at Valley Christian High School highlighting their service initiatives with CHONC Pediatric Hospital and Saratoga Subacute. To deepen their impact, they interviewed a pediatrician to identify the most effective ways to bring joy to hospitalized children. Building on their research, they are developing and introducing new activities and events designed specifically for the children they serve. They later won first place in the symposium competition held at Valley Christian High School.
kaiser permanente x supply bank event
4Kidz volunteers joined the Kaiser Permanente x Supply Bank initiative to pack school supplies for children in need ahead of the upcoming school year. The bags were filled with essential items such as pencils, pens, notebooks, folders, erasers, sharpeners, markers, highlighters, scissors, and more. It was a meaningful opportunity to support community efforts and bring joy to children while contributing to their education!
art4kidz:
2000+ cards sent!
Through the 4Kidz art program, Art4Kidz, we had over 1,700 volunteers who signed up to create cards of encouragement and crafts such as crochet plushies, croc charms, keychains, and more for hospitalized children! In just a few months, more than 2,000 cards were sent and distributed to numerous hospitals across the Bay Area and beyond through the 4Kidz branches. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers whose support has brought words of hope and encouragement to children undergoing treatment!
toyz4kidz art4kidz:
cards & plushies
4Kidz San Jose delivered a large box filled with handmade cards, crochet plush bees crafted by volunteers, and warm socks to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, one of the largest hospitals in the Bay Area. As a designated trauma center, Valley Medical Center is renowned for providing exceptional patient care. We were honored to later receive a heartfelt letter of gratitude from Michael Elliot, President and Executive Director of Valley Health Foundation, recognizing our donation!
art4kidz:
arts & crafts event
4Kidz Memphis organized an Arts and Crafts Event at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, recognized as one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The children had a wonderful time, and the 4Kidz Memphis chapter made a meaningful and positive impact on their day!
toyz4kidz:
cozy socks donation
4Kidz San Jose purchased 20 pairs of socks and packaged them into small goodie bags for children at the Children’s Hospital of Northern California Pediatric Hospital. These thoughtful gifts will be sent during the winter to help keep the children cozy and warm throughout the season!
toyz4kidz:
halloween event
4Kidz Hyderabad hosted a wonderful Halloween event for the children at Rainbow Hospital in Vikrampuri, India. Their efforts made a significant impact, bringing joy and warmth to the children and creating heartwarming moments of happiness!
toyz4kidz:
crayons & coloring pages donation
4Kidz San Jose donated 250 packs of crayons and 250 coloring pages to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. These supplies were placed in the hospital’s Emergency Room to help children alleviate anxiety and pass the time through coloring.
toyz4kidz:
thanksgiving event
4Kidz Long Island/New York City organized a Thanksgiving event at Hassenfield Children’s Hospital! They prepared thoughtful goodie bags for the children, filled with items like fidget toys, scratch notes, bubble blowers, and more. These bags brought encouragement and joy to the brave children receiving care at the hospital.
toyz4kidz:
halloween candy drive
4Kidz Memphis organized a fantastic Halloween Candy Drive for the children at Baptist Children’s Hospital. Many generous donations of candy were received, and members of the branch packed the candy into bags for the children to enjoy this Halloween!
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holiday cards!
4Kidz Lancaster High School created holiday cards during their club meetings! They created a lot of cards themed for the holidays! We truly admire their work and hope these heartfelt cards bring strength and encouragement of many patients this holiday season!
toyz4kidz: christmas gifts
4Kidz Olney organized a heartwarming Christmas toy drive for the pediatric patients at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. A total of 46 toys were collected, bringing joy to children during this holiday season! They also donated more than 20 stuffed animals to the Holy Cross Health Center. We hope the children enjoyed unwrapping their gifts and experienced the true spirit of Christmas!
art4kidz:
fun card making!
4Kidz Montgomery created cards filled with heartfelt and uplifting messages! Each card was thoughtfully crafted with love by the members of this branch. They did an amazing job designing each card with fun images for the children to enjoy, while also including encouraging messages to ensure every child feels motivated and supported!
art4kidz:
crafting cards & bracelets
4Kidz Olney made bracelets and cards for the children at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital! They donated over 260 bracelet-making kits and also provided cards to bring joy to the children who receive them!
toyz4kidz:
thanksgiving event
4Kidz Memphis hosted a Thanksgiving event at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital! We are grateful for the opportunity to share the spirit of thanksgiving and gratitude with the children at the hospital, and we hope they had a wonderful time!​
art4kidz:
more fun cards and crafts!
4Kidz Olney created additional cards and bracelets for children in hospitals, spreading positivity to hospitalized kids. This effort reminds them that people are cheering them on from afar, even if we can’t be there in person!
