Make Kids Matter focuses its Giving Back Project around four core pillars of support, all centered on serving low-income youth and families in Arizona’s West Valley.
Education is the foundation of our work.
Through The Kids Matter National Literacy & Learning Program, Make Kids Matter supports children and families through publicly accessible literacy initiatives. The program provides reading activities, educational materials, and family learning support that strengthen literacy skills, school readiness, and long-term educational outcomes. By improving literacy, the program also supports economic empowerment and future opportunity.
Make Kids Matter is officially listed in the National Literacy Directory (NLD ID: 131188), allowing families, schools, and community partners nationwide to access and verify our literacy services.
Our education efforts include:
Distribution of books, school supplies, and learning kits
Tutoring and academic enrichment
STEM, technology, and creative learning opportunities
We host annual health and community wellness events that support youth and young adults with physical, mental, and overall well-being. These events focus on education, prevention, and access to resources that help families build healthier lifestyles and stronger communities.
Wellness programming may include:
Youth and young adult health education
Community wellness days and outreach events
Partnerships with local organizations and service providers
Make Kids Matter addresses immediate needs that directly affect a child’s ability to learn and thrive.
We provide:
Food and hunger relief support
Clothing, shoes, toys, and essential items
Seasonal and emergency distributions for families in need
We have also distributed specialty and branded items, including donated athletic gear such as Kyrie-themed designs, to ensure youth receive items that are both practical and confidence-building.
We believe that small acts can have a big impact.
Make Kids Matter fulfills individual wishes for children in need, providing requested items that typically range from $10 to $400, with occasional larger donated items when available. These wishes may include educational tools, clothing, equipment, or personal items that remove barriers or bring encouragement to a child during a difficult time.
This flexible support allows us to respond directly to real, immediate needs that fall outside traditional program structures.
