The Mill Foundation For Kids, Inc.
About Us --
Mission Statement
| Board of Directors
The Mill Foundation for Kids, Inc. is a community-based,
501(c)3 organization that was formed in Southington, CT.
in December 2006. The committee members who formed the
charity all live on a street called Old Cider Mill Road,
which we affectionately refer to as "The Mill".
Accordingly, the name The Mill Foundation For Kids, Inc.
was agreed upon and our efforts were underway!!
For four straight years, neighbors in this tight
community would gather on a Saturday morning in early
December to enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride with each
other and a very special guest ... Santa Claus himself!
All who joined the festivities would also bring toy
donations that would be distributed to various
charities. After singing Christmas carols on the wagon
ride, Santa would talk to the children and give them all
a small Christmas present for their kindness.
In December 2006, one of the families on our committee
was 5 months into every parent's worst nightmare ...
their 5 year old daughter was undergoing treatment for
brain cancer. They approached another family in the
neighborhood who had their own first-hand knowledge of
cancer in one of their kids and together, they agreed to
turn the annual horse ride/toy collection event into a
permanent charitable effort to help children of all
ages, races and religion who are dealing with these
horrific pediatric illnesses.
Now our mission is clear - to do what we can to bring a
smile to these childrens' faces, if even for a fleeting
moment. How do we do this? We raise money to buy toys,
arts & crafts, video games and other gifts that these
kids need during their hospital stays or at home. These
illnesses do not take days off and these brave kids need
every positive moment that they can get.
Through the Mill Foundation For Kids, Inc. fundraising
efforts, we buy and then donate these toys and other
gifts to several pediatric facilities in order to
fulfill our mission. We also donate funds to various
research efforts whose goals are to erradicate these
pediatric diseases. The wonderful institutions to whom
we donate tell us all the time how valuable a service
this is to them and their patients. And we know first
hand how necessary and positive these gifts are to these
children. We've seen their smiles time and time again
and nothing can ever replace the feeling we get when we
see their faces light up! These children are the truest
heros in the world.
We promise to stay true to our mission, but we need your
help to continue making a difference. And we are making
a difference! If you would like to help, please click
here to make a secure donation online. Or you can
contact us if you'd like more inforation on The Mill
Foundation For Kids, Inc. (Tax ID 51-0612597)
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