- Layettes for less fortunate children
- "My Stuff" bags for children in crisis situations
- Outreach - Second Saturday to provide support for at-risk mothers
- Scholarships to children to help them achieve a better education
- Supportive Aides to help and encourage children become better students
Christ Child SocietyMilwaukee Chapter
Founded in 1948
Challenging Poverty: One Child at a Time
The Christ Child Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to child welfare. Its motive and spirit expresses itself in personal service for children and youth regardless of race or creed to honor the childhood of Christ.
The Chapter welcomes members of all denominations whose interest focus primarily on following the child by clothing the newborn, providing parental support, tutorial and scholarship assistance and other pertinent involvements necessary in nurturing the youth of the Greater Milwaukee area. These commitments which enhance human dignity reflect the goals and principles of Mary Virginia Merrick, founder of the Christ Child Society. The chapter shall provide members an opportunity for individual growth through interaction with the community and each other.
This Mission is accomplished by "Follow the Child Programs":
Read about our Service Projects.
The Milwaukee Chapter of the Christ Child Society has provided continuous volunteer services and financial support to dozens of child-related organizations since 1948. The National Christ Child Society was founded in 1887 by Mary Virginia Merrick in Washington, D.C. It is a national volunteer organization embracing members of all denominations, expressing their love of the Christ Child by service to God's children regardless of race, age or creed.
We gratefully acknowledge the many benefactors who make our work possible.
The Milwaukee Chapter has members in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha and Washington Counties. Nationally, there are over 7,000 members.
The Milwaukee Chapter is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization and has no paid staff. The Chapter receives funds from a Resale Shop/Boutique that members operate. In addition, annual social fund raising events, memorials, tributes and general contributions provide funds for Chapter projects. All donations are used to conduct the Chapter's charitable works and activities.
Mary Virginia Merrick
Founder, Christ Child Society
