Women together--caring for children in need

A special thank you to all our friends and family members who attended or purchased tickets for our Reverse Raffle.  Mary Testa, Paula Lacey and their committee did a great job.

It was a fantastic party.  We loved the band "Sight-n-Sound"  Fun Fun Fun

Thank you for your generosity and for helping to clothe Akron's children in need.

Click on Activities/Fundraisers/Reverse Raffle above for more info

Our Annual Bunny Breakfast on Sat. March 27th is the best children's party in Akron

Seating is limited.  Click on Activities/Fundraisers/Easter Breakfast above for more info

Members:  Corporate Communion, Saturday, March 20th  Click Activities/Social above for info

Do you need a uniform, coat or other clothing for your child? The uniform and coat gift package is available for families in need or families experiencing difficult times.  Please contact your child's school counselor who will send us the request.  Due to the enormous demand for this gift, we can only accept requests from school counselors.  We are not able to help every family but will do everything we can to help those in most need.  We appreciate your understanding.

We have clothed over 1,550 children since August 20, 2009. Each clothing order costs us about $50. We include: 2 uniform pants, 2 shirts and a sweater, 3 undershirts, 3 pr of socks and underwear, a coat, hat, and gloves. Please help us provide uniforms and coats to Akron's children in need. Click on the donate button or send your donation to P.O. Box 5855, Akron, O 44372 Any questions?  Use the contact button above.

Member update:  Many thanks to the high school students who helped us pack layettes and uniforms at the Center last Saturday, February 27th.  Since August, we have spent over 531 hours filling over 1,550 clothing orders--and we continue packing and delivering.  Many thanks for all you do.

We welcome all friends, family and interested volunteers to join us for our packing parties.  Student volunteers are welcome when accompanied by an adult.  Use the "contact" button above for additional information.

Who We Are

Founded by Mary Virginia Merrick in Washington, D.C. in 1887, the Christ Child Society is devoted to promoting the welfare of all children. For more than 125 years, the non-profit, all-volunteer organization has fed, clothed, housed, and educated tens of thousands of youngsters in the various communities where each of its more than 40 chapters are chartered.

The Christ Child Society of Akron, a chapter of the National Christ Child Society, operates without a paid administrative staff and all funds donated remain in Akron to directly benefit the children in our community.

The Christ Child Society welcomes members of all religious denominations. Through service that affirms the dignity of all God's children, members enrich life for the most vulnerable among us while also enjoying the blessings of lifelong friendships that flourish in shared service.

Our motto, Laborare est orare, translates from the Latin: "To work is to pray." In honoring that conviction, the Christ Child Society works with a host of organizations throughout the Greater Akron area, offering service and support to children in need.

What we do

Members have the opportunity to serve area children through a variety of community projects.