Caleb's Fund was created June 14, 2022 out of a vision I have had for nearly 40 years.  At that time, I was a single mother of a 5 year old.  I was holding down a job, keeping a roof over our heads, and trying to feed and clothe my child.  It was not easy trying to accomplish all of this on a pay check that barely paid our rent.  Government assistance was not an option as I made about $2 too much per month to qualify.  It was then that I vowed that someday I would make a difference in children's lives.  How?  That was a 40-year process.

 

Beginning in 2021 it became clearly apparent that children's education was at the forefront of this vision.  Not only is having the materials/tools important for educators to be able to address and teach this, it is vitally important that children are prepared and equipped with the necessary supplies to participate without feeling different.  To summarize, Caleb's Fund wants to help children and teachers navigate through today’s world.  It breaks my heart that kids are bullied today because of ethnicity, looks, low self-esteem, etc.  Kids in Equity Focus schools have it even more challenging.  The schools do not receive adequate government funding and therefore lack the tools to teach children about diversity, etc., let alone help children that need clothing, basic school supplies, and food.  

Linda J. Hoag

Director

and Caleb's Mom