Women together--caring for children in need

Many thanks to our members, their families and friends who worked concessions at the Bridgestone Invitational.  All funds raised will be used to clothe and help Akron area children.

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.

It's back to school time.  Help us provide uniforms and coats to Akron area children. 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.

Please help us Clothe-A-Child:  We are asking businesses, community organizations, churches and schools to partner with us as we work to clothe area children in need.  You can help our children by sponsoring a Clothe-A-Child Day or event.  Click on 'Support Us' above and then 'Donate' for more information.

Member update:  It's time to get packing.  We will be filling orders on Sat. Sept. 4th  9-11AM.  It's the first week of school for Akron Public Schools and the orders will start coming in.  We know it is Labor Day weekend but the children need their uniforms now so we have to pack.   We hope that several of you will be able to start the weekend out by "doing a little bit of good" for our children.  We will also need members help to get these orders delivered to the school counselors.  Call Alice Gross if you can deliver clothing next week.

We welcome all friends, family and interested volunteers to join us on our packing days.  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, was founded in 1957.  It 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.