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You Can Make a Difference.
Whaley Children’s Center is approximately 80% state-funded, helping to cover essential needs such as food and housing for the children in our care. The remaining support comes from generous donors like you.
Today, the level of care our youth need is greater than ever. Their needs extend far beyond the basics, and the resources required to provide this care continue to grow.
On average, it costs about $40 per child per day to provide critical therapeutic support, enrichment opportunities, and everyday experiences that create stability, healing, and hope.
Support for Whaley Children’s Center helps provide residential care and trauma-informed services for youth across Michigan.
Your support helps make these moments possible and ensures every child has access to the care, stability, and opportunities they deserve.
We also accept donations by mail:
Whaley Children’s Center
1201 N Grand Traverse
Flint, MI 48503
Monthly Donations.
When children come to Whaley Children’s Center, they often arrive at one of the most challenging times in their lives. Many come with no more than a garbage bag of belongings. They’ve missed out on simple joys like birthday celebrations, pizza parties, or movie nights.
It takes a village to support 48 children, and with your help, they can finally find safety and belonging. Your support will make a lasting difference in their lives. Join our village today and be part of that change.
When you become part of our village, you will be joining a group of supporters who understand the importance of making a sustaining impact. Your monthly recurring gift allows us to strategically plan and innovate for the future of our children.
Not Ready To Give Monthly? Make a one-time donation.
As a Wellness Warrior, your monthly gift helps provide calming tools like fidget toys, stress balls, and sensory items that support children as they navigate their healing journey. While these tools may seem simple, they offer comfort and relief, helping children manage stress and stay grounded as they work through their emotions.
Cozy nights in with a bowl of popcorn and catching the latest movie. The most perfect night is created when you become a Smile Producer. This covers all the essentials: snacks, popcorn, popcorn seasoning, and our subscriptions to Hulu, Netflix, and Disney+
From ice cream socials to pizza parties, you will give our children some of the simple joys of being a kid. Your gift will provide fun activities that create happy memories.
Every child deserves to feel extra special on their birthday. For many of our children, their very first birthday celebration happens at Whaley. Your contribution will help them feel important on their special day by having a cake with their name, decorations in their home, and birthday present
Every year, approximately 60-70 children come and go through our doors. Upon arrival, the majority of our children show up on our steps with only a garbage bag full of their life possessions. You can help make them feel like they belong. Your monthly donation will provide a child with a backpack full of all the essentials and soothing items for welcoming them to their new home. These contributions are also used to make sure that a child who is moving on from the Center has a suitcase filled with all that is needed to help in their new journey.
