Kids In Need Resource Center Affiliate Program
The Resource Centers in the Kids In Need National Network are located throughout the country and provide free school supplies to needy children. They operate in a retail environment and offer teachers the opportunity to "shop" for their students' basic school supply needs.
KIN Affiliates:
- Receive free school supplies procured by Kids In Need Foundation
- Are recognized as part of a national organization
- Benefit from national partnerships for reduced rate freight and product purchases
Resource Centers become affiliates by invitation from the Kids In Need Foundation after they have expressed an interest and have met certain criteria. A Center must
- Have been operating for at least one year
- Prove financial viability and stability
- Have effective and efficient procedures and policies in place
- Be operating within the parameters of a well defined strategic plan
- Have an executable long term plan for development and sustainability
“To be able to say you are part of a national network means a lot when you are talking to local funders. Invariably they want to know if there are other similar centers. Sharing in donations from trade shows and from vendors is, of course, a major part of our ability to provide students and teachers with basic school supplies. The ability to exchange ideas in both a formal and informal manner is invaluable. One idea we picked up at the Summit last year saved us over $4,000 in printing costs this year.”
Crayons to Computers
Download the Affiliate Application Form.
For more information about becoming an affiliate, contact the Foundation at +1.937.296.1230, or email us at info@kinf.org.
