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ABOUT BRITTANY Happy New Year, friends! I hope you are staying warm and well this winter season. 2025 is sure to be a wonderful year full of hope and changing lives with LCW. Thank you so much for your investment in making 2024 so successful to get us started out strong this year. None of…
2024 has come to a close, and another hugely successful year filled with changing lives is in the books because YOU made an impact through your giving! This 2024 Year End Review is not just another report. Instead, it is a testimony of the thousands of individuals and families that have experienced real life transformation…
Peace & Faith this Christmas Season We know that Jesus is the reason for the season! We strive to keep Him at the center of everything we do. The Peace and Faith Program is our largest and most foundational program that emphasizes spreading the love of God to all who come into contact with our…
A Founder’s Reflections At 94 years old, Dr. Bettie Elwood, also known as Nanay, is the last living founder of Little Children of the World. Her co-founders Dr. Doug Elwood, Dean Houk, Peggy Houk, and Luther Carroll have all passed away in recent years, but their legacy lives on through the program they helped create….
The Impact of Health & Housing We believe in the biblical mandate of meeting practical needs for people. Health and Housing are critical needs that must be met before education can be a priority and meeting those needs in Jesus’ name helps spread the love of Christ. Medical consultations are available every Sunday with 2…
Little Children of the World is in the business of bringing hope to the lives of children who have none. Our programs address urgent needs like housing and provision of food, clothing, and other essentials. The streets are no place for a child, and education cannot be a priority when there is no guarantee of…
Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. From Preschool through College, we count every milestone as a success—one step closer to a better and brighter future! This summer, we received the distinct privilege of celebrating our graduates moving up to the next level. Join us in celebrating graduations of 2024! From the…
Central Illinois Filipinos Give Back Filipino communities are strong and supportive! Filipinos in the greater Peoria, Illinois area are giving back and supporting 15 sponsored children through LCW! Groups like the Filipino American Society of Central Illinois (FASCI) help us reach Filipinos in the US who want to give back to help children in the…
Transformative Generosity The sponsorship team is incredible! It takes great effort and coordination to keep tabs on over 900 sponsored children and all of you who support them! Marie Lou Patrimonio Abbott, our VP of Sponsorship does an excellent job of coordinating sponsor/donor communications, but her work is made possible by our Filipino counterparts who…
“Life was not easy growing up in a poor family where I was raised by a carpenter father. We sometimes cannot eat 3 times a day. When I was four years old, my mom and I started coming to LCP. My mom hoped that I will get a sponsor and that it will help us…