We are dedicated to helping children in need in developing countries attend school. Your donation provides children with an opportunity for a better future.
Here's How You Can Help!
Your Donation
Gives backpacks with school supplies & uniforms
Supports education for kids in developing countries
Our Story Begins with a Pressing Need
Our Mission: Pencils for Kids, Inc. is dedicated to helping children in need in developing countries to attend school and, in doing so, build the foundation for a better future. We partner with other like-minded individuals, organizations and corporate sponsors to fulfill this mission. We believe that, working together, we can transform the world, one child at a time.
Events
Monday, March 25th, 2024
16th Annual LA Charity Golf Classic
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Schoolhouse Rocks!
Monday, September 9th, 2024
4th Annual NY Charity Golf Classic
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
3rd Annual Cheers, World! Wine Tasting
Our Team
Founder/CEO
Executive Advisory Board
Chapter Boards
Mission Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
Thank You
Here's The Breakdown!
$10
Cost of School Uniforms
⅓
Of Average Rural Family's income
Our Impact So Far...
20,764
Backpacks given in
3 Countries
Ways You Can Help!
Sponsor one backpack — just $60 each
Gift a child with a life-changing backpack, filled with necessary supplies — and change their future.
Make a sustaining donation
By becoming a sustaining donor, you help create a foundation of support for Pencils For Kids, Inc.
Join us at an event
You can support Pencils for Kids, Inc. by buying a ticket to an upcoming event.
Donate Now
You can make a one-time gift to Pencils for Kids, Inc. or sign up for a sustaining donation, which supports our missions year-round. All donations are tax-deductible.
Donation Type & Amount
Each backpack and uniform costs $60. How many backpacks would you like?
You also may support school supplies and uniforms for an entire school. Please contact us for details.
Here's what you are giving --
Each backpack for K-2nd grade contains:
- 1 school uniform
- 1 dozen pencils
- 12 notebooks
- 1 box of crayons
- 1 package of markers
- 1 package of colored pencils
- 2 pads of coloring paper
- 1 pencil bag
- 2 erasers
- 1 pencil sharpener
- 1 ruler
- 1 journal
- 1 toothbrush
Each backpack for 3rd-College contains:
- 1 school uniform
- 1 dozen pencils
- 12 notebooks
- 1 package of ballpoint pens
- 1 package of markers
- 1 package of colored pencils
- 2 pads of coloring paper
- 1 pencil bag
- 2 erasers
- 1 pencil sharpener
- 1 ruler
- 1 journal
- 1 toothbrush
We Welcome All Media Inquiries
Please Contact:
Retta Jitner, Founder & CEO, Pencils for Kids, Inc.
Email: retta@pencilsforkidsinc.com
Phone: +1 323-595-1693
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