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Your Gift. Their Future.

How you can help protect unaccompanied children

In this critical moment for unaccompanied and separated children seeking safety, your support has never been more important. We are deeply grateful to the thousands of compassionate individuals, families, foundations, and community partners who stand with children facing some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable.

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Questions?

If you need any help with any donation or have a fundraising-related question or concern,

please contact KIND’s Development team at development@supportkind.org

There Are Many Ways to Give

Every gift makes a difference in the life of a child seeking safety. Whether you choose to make a one-time donation, become a monthly supporter, give through your workplace, include KIND in your estate plans, or explore another giving option, your generosity helps ensure that unaccompanied and separated children have access to the protection, legal representation, and support they need. Explore the many ways you can give and find the option that works best for you while creating lasting impact for children around the world.

Donate Online

Make a secure online donation today to help provide unaccompanied and separated children with the legal protection, advocacy, and support they need to build safer futures.

Monthly Gift

Become a monthly donor and provide reliable, year-round support that helps KIND respond to children's needs whenever they arise.

Leadership Circle

Join KIND's Leadership Circle with a leadership-level annual gift and become part of a dedicated community of philanthropists committed to protecting unaccompanied and separated children.

Fundraise

Turn your passion into action by creating a fundraiser to support KIND. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting an event, participating in a race, or rallying friends and colleagues!

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Supporting KIND through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, tax-efficient way to make a meaningful impact.

In Honor/Memory of

Celebrate the life, legacy, or special occasion of someone you care about with a tribute gift to KIND.

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Already a supporter? Log in to your donor account to manage your recurring gifts, update your personal information, access your giving history, and download tax receipts—all in one convenient place.

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The Impact of Your Gift

Your gift has the power to change lives

Your gift provides more than legal services—it helps protect a child’s rights, safety, and future. With your support, KIND can continue providing expert legal representation, advocating for stronger protections, and ensuring that unaccompanied children are not forced to navigate the immigration system alone. Together, we can help every child find safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive.

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$100
1 week of food, clothing, and basic necessities for one client facing dire circumstances.
$500
Cover the work permit fee for a client seeking asylum
$1,000
Provide an interpreter for an indigenous client
$5,000
Provide basic needs for 50 clients facing dire circumstances

More Ways to Give

Checks should be made payable to KIND, Inc. and mailed to:
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)

PO Box 27839

Washington, DC, 20038

To make a wire transfer donation, please email development@supportkind.org for help getting started.

You can double your support and have your company match your gift to KIND. Click here to see if your company participates in our workplace giving program.

To make a stock donation, please email development@supportkind.org for help getting started.

Create a lasting legacy and help ensure unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children have representation in court for years to come. 

Please contact the development team at development@supportkind.org

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Give with Confidence

KIND is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and our federal tax EIN is 26-2763038. Our most recent financial documents are available here. 

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Meet Our Supporters

"In New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington DC, hundreds of supporters attended This is America fundraisers on the 4th of July, raising over $15,000 to protect migrant children while they reminded the world that the United States stands for diversity, inclusion, and opportunity."
"Even if you feel overwhelmed by an atmosphere of hate in America, I hope you always remember that here are countless people thinking about you every day, admiring your resilience and hoping for your speedy and successful transition into this country we call home."
“A”, donor from Washington State
"Some of our mightiest supporters in 2018 were our youngest. From neighborhood friends who set up lemonade stands on their street corner, to children who donated their monthly allowance, or sold their hand-made origami creations, the thoughtfulness of these youngsters helping their peers in need touched us all."
"I have a toddler and I cannot imagine the trauma if my little one was separated from me and detained without her parents. I am donating because no child should suffer like this."
"J.", donor from California
"Samantha Bee’s “Full Frontal” aired a holiday special on TBS, with proceeds benefiting KIND’s Family Separation Response Team. Thanks to Samantha and the thousands of donors who watched her show, KIND received over $300,000 in donations for our work in representing children who were separated from their parents at the border."
"I donated because my grandparents immigrated to this country seeking a better life."
"J.", donor from New Jersey
"Erik Mathy, a photographer and cyclist based in the Bay Area, biked over 1,200 miles on the historic Butterfield Overland Mail Route fundraising for KIND. Eric conducted interviews and took portraits of people along his journey who were impacted by the drastic shifts in this border route over time. Erik has raised over $4,000 for KIND and will soon have an Adobe documentary published about him and his journey!"
"Because no one would be fleeing their homes, leaving everything they know behind if their lives didn’t depend on it, and they deserve a chance for a better life."
"A.", donor from Illinois
"In October 2018, musical artists from across Southern California joined together to organize a benefit concert called MUSIC HUGS (Musicians United in Support of Immigrant Children Held Under Unlawful Government Separation). Together, these creative individuals used their talents to raise over $20,000 for KIND’s programs – and to make a difference."
"Because these children deserve a voice."
"D.", donor from California

Donor FAQs

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. Our Tax ID number is 26-2763038.

Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations. We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, and we will only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.

A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provide on this form. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent an individual receipt each month when your donation is processed.

For all donation inquiries, please contact development@supportkind.org.

Questions About Giving?

We are here to help! If you need any help with any donation or have fundraising-related queries or concerns,

please contact KIND’s Development team: development@supportkind.org