Real people explain how OCH changes lives. We hope you like this short video.
A new immigrant mom needs help
Mom and child recently fled gang violence in their home country.
Her social worker wrote:”My client is lonely and isolated. A bus pass would help her get out more with her son, take English classes and then hopefully find a job. Can you help?”
You can help. Donate Today.
His brother shot. His family homeless. But he can pull through….
“He is SO excited to get this chance to see new horizons!”
His social worker wrote “My client recently graduated from H.S. after so much stress: his brother was shot, his family was homeless…
He was selected for a special school trip to Africa. He worked for the fare and hotel, but still needs clothes, bags etc. Can you help make this trip accessible for him?”
You can help. Donate Today.
Homework is not a luxury item
“Thank you for the laptop you gave me. It was so hard to go to the library to do homework because you can only use the computer there for an hour at a time and then it just shuts off!
I am a sophomore in high school. When I grow up I want to be a pediatrician. One day I will look back and think of One Can Help. I also want to help kids like me who just needed someone to see what is holding them back. “
Moving the Ball Forward, One Child at a Time
Thank you for helping us say ‘Yes’.
Yes to after-school activities.
Yes to camps.
Yes to school supplies.
Yes to underserved kids from struggling families who wish they had the same types of opportunities that their better-off peers have to develop skills and feel good about themselves.
A DCF social worker recently requested funds so a young teen could play football. He wrote: “His single mother has cancer which keeps her from being able to work and she can’t pay for many of her son’s basic needs. It would be awful if he couldn’t participate, since it is so good for him to have this positive outlet.”
Of course we said ‘Yes’.
The teen was so thankful that he made this card.
Together, we really are making a difference. Thank you!