Current Needs
Give a child something they need today.
While we are on the ground, we see practical needs that can often be met quickly. Choose a specific item, and your gift will go directly toward helping children right now.
We track every gift
We buy what’s needed
Choose what you would like to provide.
Choose one item, several of the same item, or mix different needs in your Giving Cart. Then complete everything in one secure checkout.
Current need
2 Good News Bibles — School Edition
Our goal is to put an English Good News Bible into the hands of 200 children and students so they can use it for school, personal reading, and spiritual growth. Qty 1 provides 2 Bibles.
Current need
Bible Sequence Board Game
Help give the children a fun, faith-based way to learn Bible stories together while they play. Qty 1 provides 2 games; five quantities will provide 10 games total.
Current need
Size 5 Original Soccer Ball
The soccer balls the kids are using are flat and worn down. Your gift replaces one with a new ball they can use for games, exercise, and everyday play.
Current need
Spalding NBA Indoor/Outdoor Basketball
The basketballs the kids are using are flat and worn down. Your gift replaces one with a new ball they can use for games, exercise, and everyday play.
Current need
Professional Volleyball Ball
The volleyballs the kids are using are flat and worn down. Your gift replaces one with a new ball they can use for games, exercise, and everyday play.
Current need
2 Basketball Nets
The outdoor basketball hoops need replacement nets so the courts are ready for the kids to enjoy again. Qty 1 provides 2 new nets; four quantities will provide 8 nets total.
Current need
25 Transparent Plastic Flutes
Music class needs enough instruments for more children to participate and learn together. Qty 1 provides 25 flutes; six quantities will provide 150 flutes total.
Current need
10 Wired USB Keyboards
Student computer stations need reliable keyboards so more kids can keep learning and building digital skills. Qty 1 provides 10 keyboards; four quantities will provide 40 total.
Current need
4000mAh Portable Air Compressor
The kids’ sports balls regularly go flat, and they need a reliable way to keep them usable. This portable compressor will let staff quickly refill the balls and keep sports equipment in use.
Current need
Laptop
These laptops are for students preparing to go to college this upcoming year. Each laptop gives one student a dependable computer for coursework, research, communication, and the transition to college.
More needs coming
Something Else the Kids Need
As staff identify practical needs, we can add them here with the exact item, price, quantity, and designated donation option.
Your gift goes where you choose.
Choose an item
Choose one or more current needs and select the quantity you would like to provide.
Make your gift
Add different needs to your Giving Cart and complete them together in one secure donation.
We purchase it
Children Shine purchases or orders the selected item while the need is active.
Need completed
When the required quantity is funded, we mark the need funded and stop accepting gifts for it.
CHOICE
A designated gift stays with the need you selected.
If you choose it, that is what your gift is for.
These are designated gifts. Children Shine will track each donation according to the specific current need selected by the donor.
Sometimes a small gift can meet a need immediately.
This page is designed for practical needs we can identify and act on while serving on site. As needs are funded, they can be closed and new needs added.