National Christ Child Society
A 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving children in need of resources, regardless of race or creed.
A volunteer force - 5,000 members strong - 44 chapters in 19 states plus the District of Columbia. 139 years of service and counting.
Millions of volunteer hours logged.
Millions of essential items distributed.
The National Office empowers chapters with guidance, educational seminars, conferences, program support and communication tools to stay current and help chapters impact their communities.
Our Communities Need Help!
Christ Child Society is there. Support Us.
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One in two U.S. families can't afford enough diapers. Every Christ Child chapter distributes essentials for babies, as well as diapers, to families in need.
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In the U.S., about two-thirds of our fourth graders read below grade level which affects their success later in life. Check out ways Christ Child Chapters are supporting literacy.
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Teens might skip school because they need items such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant and sanitary pads. Hygiene kits are our newest endeavor.
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103,000 Children Served in 2025
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887,000 Diapers distributed
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137,000 Books Given Away in 2025
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25,969
Layettes Delivered
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Our Mission: We are dedicated to serving all children in need of resources, regardless of race or creed.
Our history begins with an extraordinary woman,
Mary Virginia Merrick
We are moved to action with her words, "Nothing is ever too much to do for a child."
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Our Chapters:Akron, Albany, Annapolis, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boston, Cape May, Central Illinois, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas Fort Worth, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Door County, Duluth, El Paso, Fort Wayne, Geauga County, Greater Binghamton, Milwaukee, Monterey Bay, Naples, Northern Michigan, Omaha, Oshkosh, Palm Beach, Pasadena, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Quad Cities, San Diego, San Jose, Sarasota, South Bend, South Central Michigan, Stuart, Summit, Texas Capital, Toledo, Tucson, Utica, Washington DC, Western Reserve.
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Dayton Chapter Member125 layettes per month. I am proud to be a member of this great group!
Thank you to our Sponsors.
