Mending Kids International is made up of people like you. People who care enough to ask, “What can I do?” There are many ways that individuals, as well as companies, can assist the volunteers of MKI.
MKI needs money. The number of children we can help is in direct proportion to the funds we receive. It costs $3000 to bring each child to the United States for treatment. If the child is accompanied by a parent it can cost double. Any monetary donation is helpful, whether a small personal donation or a corporate grant. Given the volunteer structure of our organization, your dollars are directly available for the children and their medical needs.
We need host families for the children who come to the United States for medical treatment. Almost every child has different needs and it takes a special family to care for a child who is sick, frightened and unfortunately does not speak English. Although the families do not receive any money, Mending Kids International serves as a support network to help with the emotions and logistics involved with hosting a child.
We need medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and others willing to donate space and staff time, as well as surplus and used equipment.
We need hospitals willing to open their doors to children who have no chance in their own world.
We need airline personnel willing to use their off-duty time to escort children to and from their country.
We need donated frequent-flyer tickets, used for both children and medical/staff transportation.
We need civic and church groups as well as individual volunteers to sponsor children or join our fundraising efforts. Many times a small donation of time, service or products to our fundraising events can make a tremendous difference in their success.
We need volunteer office staff to help keep the paperwork generated by our work flowing and efficient.