The Cook Family Community Center was inaugurated on October 26, 2016! Thanks to the amazing support of our donors, we opened the doors to this exciting new space, where children and teens will receive care, safely play and study, and learn the skills they need to become empowered to overcome poverty.
There are still opportunities for you to get involved and make a meaningful impact on our kids' lives.
The new center, named the Cook Family Community Center (in honor of former CEO Jim Cook), will usher in a brighter future for thousands of kids and teens!
Children International has worked with kids and families in Villa Canales for 23 years, so we’re thrilled to operate in an area where we have so much support from government agencies, community leaders and residents.
A secure, outdoor space for our younger kids to be kids, have fun and make connections with each other.
This is where we offer advice on how to serve affordable, nourishing meals that help families save money and improve their health. Kids and parents alike get to participate, learn and cook together.
The casual gathering space can host a variety of important functions, such as a training space for staff and volunteers. Equally important, it’s where we bring the community together, engaging citizens and building relationships.
No local dental clinics are available to our Villa Canales population. Our clinic will offer both preventive services, as well as restorative treatments.
A key pillar of our work — the medical clinic ensures kids have access to critical medical services for safeguarding their health.
In addition to medicines, the pharmacy also houses supplies for reproductive health and health-related educational material.
A beautifully designed space that can easily accommodate many children at a time, this is among the most used areas by children and youth. Sports for Development program activities — which encourage fun and exercise while learning important life skills — happen here.
Contact the Global Philanthropy Team at 800-888-3089 or philanthropy@children.org.
