The Washington Area Chapter of Childhelp makes a substantial impact to area neglected and abused children each year, with help from Members, Sponsors and Volunteers...

* $100,000 in fundraising alone provides 20,000 hotline calls.
* Bring joy to over 240 children each year through parties and
   time with the kids at our Virginia centers.

* Create awareness to nearly 1,000 people each year.

* Provide necessities to three familes annually going through
   Child Protective Services with much-needed items to include:
   furniture, clothing, pots and pans and toys.
* Collect over 700 holiday gifts for the Village children through
   the Angel Tag program.
* Provide administrative assistance when needed at our Virginia
   centers.
* Provide auction items for the Center conference.
* Facilitate dental care to about 30 Village and Center children.
* Provide mentoring, tutoring and buddy time for the children
   at the Center and Village.
* Facilitate message of hope to the area kids through
   inspirational life coach speeches.
* Provide Art-Therapy supplies to the Village.
* Provide hundreds of books for the Village.

Childhelp's comprehensive programs and services include:

~ Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
~ Childhelp Residential Treatment Villages
~ Childhelp Children's Advocacy Centers
~ Childhelp Good-Touch/Bad-Touch®
~ Childhelp Foster Family Agencies
~ Childhelp Crystal Darkness
~ Keys Community Center
~ H.K. Cummings Community Center
~ Faith House & 68th Place Group Homes
~ The Bridge, Homelessness Prevention