Every Child Deserves a Chance.
Every child, regardless of socioeconomic status, deserves access to essential educational resources, including backpacks, school supplies, hygiene kits, and feminine care products.
Real Results. Real Students.
Meeting students where the need is greatest
Annual Backpack Drive
Fully stocked backpacks with notebooks, folders, art materials, and writing utensils for K-12 students.
Health & DignityFeminine Hygiene Support
Care packages distributed through local women's shelters so basic dignity is never a barrier to education.
In DevelopmentYouth Leadership
A pilot program is underway, teaching students about leadership and the ideas they can build on.
Coming SoonAcademic Support
Academic support initiatives are being developed and will launch soon to help students build momentum.
Every child deserves the chance to succeed
CCL-KIDS ensures that every child, regardless of socioeconomic status, has access to the essential educational resources they need: backpacks, school supplies, hygiene products, and feminine care, so no student is held back by their circumstances.
What started as a school project became a movement
Founded in 2020, CCL-KIDS grew from one student's determination into a nonprofit that has supported 450 students and 100 young women across the greater Pittsburgh region.
Read our founding storyHelp put tools in every child's hands
Build a backpack, sponsor supplies, or make a financial gift. Every contribution goes directly to students who need it most.
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