Chances for Children Carolinas
Unlocking Brighter Futures.
% of children in low income families can't afford to participate in activities they are passionate about.
Nationally, research shows that around 40% of children from low-income families are unable to participate in extracurricular activities due to cost, compared to only 10% of children from higher-income families. If this national pattern applies to North and South Carolina, many children—especially those from low-income backgrounds—face barriers to participating in the activities they want.
What We Do
At Chances for Children, we strive to empower children across North and South Carolina by providing scholarships that enable them to pursue their passions through extracurricular activities. We believe that every child, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to explore their interests, develop their talents, and build lifelong skills through sports, arts, and other enriching programs. By removing financial barriers, we aim to foster a future where all children can thrive, dream, and reach their full potential.
Our Mission
To empower children to pursue their passions by providing scholarships for extracurricular activities.
Our Story
Chances for Children Carolinas was started by a group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in a Destination Imagination Club service project. The team of 7 elementary schoolers were passionate about all different activities outside of school and wanted for those same activities to be accessible to their peers. The parents of these children realized the impact and need for an organization that could provide scholarships to kids who were passionate just like their own kids. The rest is history! (Original team pictures to the right)
Chances for Children is an organization for children by children.
Today
Today, Chances for Children Carolinas provides scholarships to kids with the help of our amazing partners and donors.
Scholarships
How It Works
Submit an application
Through the button below or the page labeled “Apply”, fill out the full application. Please give us clear detailed answers to the questions. You will receive an email with a copy of your responses ensuring that your application request went through.
Wait for us to contact you
Sit back, relax, and let us work with our partnerships and community to get you into the activity your child is passionate about. We will reach out to you via text or email regarding any questions we may have for you. We will then inform you when your child is all set to jump into their activity.
Show up to the activity!
Once you receive confirmation your child is all set, all you have to do is show up and let them get straight to it.
How You Can Help
Getting Involved
Donate
Every dollar counts. Donations as low as $1 can make an impact on a child’s life that could change it forever.
Become a Partner
If you are a business interested in investing into kids passions and futures reach out for information on how to become one of our partners.
Spread the Word
Tell your friends, family, and someone walking by you on the street that they can help make an impact in a child’s passion being able to become possible. Or, if you know a child/family who would be interested in applying, tell them that we are here for them.
