We work to change the lives of those who need it most

Supporters of Children (SOC) was conceived of in 1994 by a group of individuals inspired to directly meet material and service needs of youth in Colorado.

SOC continues today with the support of our donors, and through the dedicated efforts of carefully selected partner organizations, who identify the children in need.

Our board members and other generous contributors fund overhead expenses, so that 100% of your donation goes directly to the children served.

Partner Organizations

Jefferson County Open School (JCOS):
Individual assistance for at-risk students,
ages 5-18

Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN): document filing fees and travel related expenses for children receiving pro bono legal assistance from RMIAN to become US citizens, or to attain legally residency.

Adams Camp: Physical therapy equipment

Anchor Center for Blind Children: Comfort furniture for families with infants at the center

Angels Unaware: Support for children living with or affected by HIV/AIDS

Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of Metro Denver: Summer camp tuition

Camp to Belong: Transportation, lodging and summer camp sponsorship for youth in the foster care system to reunite with their siblings

CeDAR (Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation): Video camera and wilderness equipment for experimental outdoor education programs

The Challenge Foundation – Harrington Elementary School: Scholarship materials, books and supplies for at-risk and low income youth

Colorado Optometric Foundation - Vision Training Program: Eye movement tracking software and eyeglass frames

The Conflict Center: Food, toiletries, work boots, bus tokens and more

Denver Partners: Equipment rentals and lift tickets for group ski trip

Denver Sports: Sports equipment and summer athletic camp scholarships

The Denver Victims Center: Goods and services for youth suffering abuse

For Such a Time as This/Jefferson High School: Long sleeve shirts for homeless and “at risk” high school students

The Gathering Place: Holiday gifts and infant supplies

Helping Youth Help Themselves: Ski trip for at-risk youth

Inter-Faith Community Services: Warm coats and socks for inadequately housed children

Lynx Collaborative Care Network in collaboration with Family Voices of Colorado, Infantile Scoliosis Outreach Program, Rocky Mountain Youth: Comprehensive Health Summaries to assist with treatments of individual youth suffering from severe scoliosis and other life-threatening conditions

Metro CareRing: Facilitate delivery of donated orange juice and milk to homeless locations in Denver Metro area

Mile High Down Syndrome Association: Baby gift bags program; information and support to new and expectant parents; social event for children with Down syndrome and their siblings; supplies for annual “Buddy Walk”

Project PAVE (Promoting Alternatives to Violence Through Education): Scholarships for counseling, and bus/taxi fare for youth to get to counseling and group sessions

Shaka Franklin Foundation for Youth: Serving youth at risk of suicide and mental health crises; computers, sound and video equipment for Youth Technology Center

Starlight Foundation: Computer entertainment “Fun Center” on pediatric floors at Denver Health Medical Center and Hospital

The SPOT (now Urban Peak): Computer, scanner, printer and digital camera

UMC Community Foundation/Exempla Hospital Hospice: Grief support through The Dragon Fly Program; arts and crafts materials, books and journals for Treasure Box activities

Voices for Children: Services for youth in the court system

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TESTIMONIALS

There are angels out there, and there’s no doubt the friends at Supporters of Children are among them. We applaud your efforts on behalf of all children in the community. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. We may be the little kids on the block, but you have shown our gigantic message is important. Executive Director of Camp To Belong

MEETour board

PRESIDENT
JANET FEDER

Born in Boulder and raised in Denver, I began exploring the world on my own terms in my teens and have since travelled widely across the globe. Volunteering for the benefit of the planet and those less fortunate was integral to my upbringing and has always been part of my life.

As an adult in the 1980’s I advocated for and mentored troubled youth in the juvenile justice system through Denver Partners. I became involved with Supporters of Children in the 1990’s and was elected Board Chair in 2014. I was an advisory board member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association (1995-2016). I am also an avid cyclist, devoted friend, and adoring family member.

TREASURER
SHARON FEDER

I spent my youth pursuing visual art studies, horses and surviving the 1970’s. The country was a very divided, fearful and angry place – very much like the present. Throughout the confusion and chaos, a commitment to community that I inherited from generations of my family has always been a stabilizer in my life.

In 1990, I became involved in ONEDAY’s Rainbow House for Children Affected by AIDS, creating full room murals throughout the center along with local artist friends; then joined the design team for Supporters of Children; P.S. 1 Denver alternative school; and P/SL hospital’s NICU Parent Support organization.
My commitment to the Natural World, including Family and Community, is the foundation for every moment and for everything I do.

SECRETARY
ELAINE STANLEY

PARTNER LIASION
KATHLEEN

SOC ALLIES

BOOKKEEPER
MARY GRANGE SCHULTZ

I grew up with the understanding that how a person lives their life is what is most important. I come from a huge family. We always show up for each other, no matter how difficult the facts of life might get. Building and nurturing relationships with every person I engage with is what gives my life meaning. After creating and running a business and then a family, I began working for disabled people as a volunteer guardian ad litem and as a companion and patient advocate. I’m passionate about everything I do. When I was offered an opportunity to assist Supporters of Children with their work on behalf of kids and young people in Colorado, it felt like a great opportunity to turn my deep concerns for humans on this earth into useful and meaningful outcomes.

NEWSLETTER
LINDSEY-GREY QUINT

IN MEMORIUM

FORMER BOARD MEMBERS

Dallas Parkins Jr (2022)

Rick Blair (2013)

Rick Watson

Sharon Hartman

Dara Hoffman

Austin Plunkett

David Plunkett

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100% of donations received go directly to the children served.

Our only agenda is to support children in need.

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