Your Support Means the World

Your support makes an immediate, real difference for children in our community. A monetary donation to Children In Need, Inc. helps us purchase essential items that aren’t always donated—like underwear, socks, shoes, and season-appropriate clothing.

Every dollar goes directly toward meeting urgent needs and supporting families facing hardship right now. Please consider making a gift today and be part of the community that shows up for children when they need it most.

Your Support Means the World

Your support makes an immediate, real difference for children in our community. A monetary donation to Children In Need, Inc. helps us purchase essential items that aren’t always donated—like underwear, socks, shoes, and season-appropriate clothing.

Every dollar goes directly toward meeting urgent needs and supporting families facing hardship right now. Please consider making a gift today and be part of the community that shows up for children when they need it most.

Providing each Washington County, MD child living at or below the federally recognized poverty level essential items and educational supplies to ensure their success in school.

Client hours

Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am-12pm with last admission at 11:30am.

2nd Monday night of each month from 5:30pm-8pm with last admission at 7:30pm.

4th Saturday of each month from 8:30am-12pm with last admission at 11:30am.

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Children In Need, Inc.2 hours ago
Because of our incredible Soles of Hope supporters, we were recently able to respond to an urgent request for specialized shoes for a child experiencing a medical need.

While Soles of Hope is largely focused on providing new shoes to children in our community, it also gives us the ability to step in when a child has a unique need that their family may not have the financial means to address.

After helping this family, we received a message from the child's mom that we wanted to share:

"I am honestly so grateful for you guys! It may not seem like much to some people, but as a mom who has fallen on really hard times, you guys have been such a blessing to me and my girls! Thank you for all you guys do!"

And this is why your support matters so much!

To some, it might just be a pair of shoes. But to a child with a medical need, those shoes can make a tremendous difference in their daily life. And to a parent already struggling financially, having one less thing to worry about means more than we can sometimes put into words.

To everyone who attended Soles of Hope, sponsored our event, donated shoes, or supported our mission in any way, thank you.

You made it possible for us to say "yes" when this family needed help. And that is something pretty special!
Children In Need, Inc.
Children In Need, Inc.22 hours ago
We are excited to welcome staff from the Hagerstown Police Department to Children In Need, Inc. during our upcoming Client Evening on Monday, November 9th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.!

Officers will be joining us to connect with families, greet our kiddos, and demonstrate their real-time translation tool, which helps bridge language barriers and improve communication with members of our diverse community.

They will also be available to answer questions, share information, and get to know the families we serve!

We look forward to a wonderful evening of connection and conversation, and we thank the Hagerstown Police Department for joining us!
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Children In Need (CIN)

131 West North Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-671-2014 or 301-302-1683
info@childreninneedwc.org

Drop-Off Hours & Locations

We are open to receive donations in person at our West North Ave location Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm.

Donations may be dropped off anytime in one of our donation bins at the following locations:

  • Children in Need, 131 West North Ave, Hagerstown
  • Forty West Landfill, Hagerstown
  • Meritus Medical Center, 11116 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown (Edge of the parking lot of the John. R. Marsh Center)
  • San Mar Family and Community Services, 8504 Mapleville Rd, Boonsboro

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