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 days ago
A heartfelt thank you to a very special anonymous donor who purchased 22 BRAND NEW winter coats for our kiddos at Children In Need, Inc.!

That's 22 children who will have a warm coat to wear as temperatures (eventually) drop!

While she prefers to remain anonymous, we couldn't let this incredible act of kindness go unrecognized. This wonderful individual #consistently goes above and beyond to support our community, and her compassion, generosity, and leadership shine through in everything she does.

True leadership isn't always about recognition. Sometimes, it's about quietly showing up, seeing a need, and doing something to make life a little better for others.

From all of us at Children In Need, thank you for always leading with your heart and for helping us keep our kiddos warm this winter!
Children In Need, Inc.
Children In Need, Inc.2 days ago
Please join us in wishing our wonderful board member and volunteer, Kim Socks, a very Happy Birthday!

Kim is so much more than a board member at Children In Need, Inc.. Each week, she rolls up her sleeves to support our daily operations, whether she's processing clothing donations, picking up generous contributions from businesses like Five Below, 2nd & Charles, and Books-A-Million, or helping manage the flow of families through our busy client spaces.

Kim is always willing to jump in wherever she's needed, and her dedication makes a tremendous difference in our ability to serve children and families throughout Washington County.

Kim, thank you for the countless hours, energy, and heart you pour into our mission. We are incredibly fortunate to have you as part of the Children In Need family!

We hope your birthday is as wonderful as you are! Happy Birthday, Kim!
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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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