It takes a community: Sustaining a mission when the need keeps growing
For St. Christopher’s Children, helping children in crisis has never been a one‑time effort. It is an ongoing commitment — one that depends on a carefully woven network of grants, fundraising events, community partners, and individual donors to remain viable year after year.
One of the organization’s most significant recent boosts came through a $64,800 Jones Cripps Grant awarded by the Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation. The funding allows St. Christopher’s to expand its orthodontic program, increasing the number of children served from 24 to 36. For students struggling with severe dental issues — and the social and academic challenges that often accompany them — the impact can be life‑changing.