Why do we need donations or fundraisers?

Little Hands is a stand alone nonprofit 501(c)(3) childcare center, unlike many other childcare centers in the area who receive donations, funding, or facility usage through either a church, United Way, YMCA, etc.  Therefore, it is a challenge to continue to provide affordable childcare to our community while paying the expenses of our staff, supplies, food, facility, utilities, etc.  For this reason we rely on donations from our supportive community members, grants, fundraisers, and other funding opportunities to continue to keep our rates affordable for our families.

How can I help?

Monetary Donations

Since Little Hands is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)organization all donations are tax deductible.  If you are interested in making a donation please mail your donation to:
                Little Hands
                200 East Lodge Road
                Hiawatha, KS 66434

Volunteer

We can utilize volunteers in a variety of ways:
  • Sewing items for the classroom
  • Building items for outdoor play areas
  • Helping in the classrooms (If you are interested in volunteering in a classroom you must complete the required paperwork that can be found under forms/handouts tab.)
  • Help with fundraisers
  • Writing grants

Non-Monetary Donations    

We accept all types of donations, either new or in good condition.  These donations may be brought by our facility during our hours of operation.  Some specific donations the classrooms are looking for include but are not limited to:
  • Children Books
  • Old phones
  • Blocks
  • Wooden Trains
  • Wooden Puzzles
  • Legos
  • "Little People"
  • CD/Tape Players
  • Halloween Costumes or Dress Up Clothes
  • Mirrors
  • Extra children's clothes - All sizes

Giving Tree Donor Levels

The donor levels indicate the amount you have donated to Little Hands within the last 5 years.

  • $100 - $999: little green hand, representing leaves of the tree
  • $1000 - $4999:  a red apple 
  • $5,000 - $9,999: a larger, golden apple
  • $10,000 - $19,999: tree branch 
  • $20,000+: tree trunk