Local Charity in Southern California
We turn community partnerships into practical help for local kids.
Supporting backpack drives, food drives, toy drives, scholarships, and other essential resources for children in need.
Our Mission
Raise One for the Kids exists to help close the poverty gap experienced by underprivileged children and to ensure they have the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive alongside their peers.
Our mission begins with hands-on community outreach, including an annual December Toy Drive and a Fall School Supply Drive, providing immediate relief to families facing financial hardship.
As we grow, our long-term vision is to expand our impact by offering financial assistance where it is most needed and by continually seeking new ways to empower children to reach their full potential.
We are committed to building strong partnerships with local businesses, first responders, and community organizations to identify families in need and to broaden the reach of our programs.
Raise One for the Kids is dedicated to evolving with our community, increasing our resources, and expanding our initiatives so every child has the chance to succeed.
What We Do
Provide backpacks, food, toys, scholarships, and other essential programs that help kids learn, grow, and thrive.
Create fun, purpose-driven events and campaigns that bring people together while raising money for children in need.
Work with bars, restaurants, local businesses, and corporate sponsors to multiply community impact and create lasting change.
Direct resources to local children and families facing financial hardship and limited access to essentials.
Our Programs
Our annual December drive, run with the Fullerton Police Department. Our first one collected over 2,500 toys.
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Funds and supplies to build backpacks for underprivileged students, in partnership with local school districts.
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In the Community
From the Blog
The holiday season should be a time of joy, hope, and togetherness. For many families, it is. But for others, the holidays can bring stress, pressure, and uncertainty.
Every strong community is built by people who choose to care beyond their own front door. For local businesses, sponsorship is more than a logo on a flyer. It is a direct investment in children.
When a community comes together for children, the impact is immediate. A donated toy becomes more than a present. It becomes a reminder that a child is seen, valued, and supported.