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The Nancy K. Perry Children's Shelter Operating Fund was established in the early 1972 to support
the care of homeless, abused children often were placed in the Lexington County Jail because no
other facilities existed. Donations provide food, clothing, and a loving, home-like environment.
Operating Fund gifts are unrestricted allowing The Shelter to use the funds where they are
most needed.
Anyone with a love for children and a concern for their future is
encouraged to support The Shelter through the Operating Fund.
Funds raised through the Nancy K. Perry Children's Shelter have a direct impact on the
lives of the children and families receiving services. Operating Funds are used to meet
our most pressing needs - the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect,
providing, emergency services to children and teens in crisis (birth to 18 years old),
everyday operating expenses, on-going training for staff and critical building repairs.
Also, these funds provide for employee training, and for healthy recreational activities
for the children, such as the State Fair, summer recreational program, birthday gifts,
movies, and outings of all types.
The Operating Fund follows the calendar year, beginning each year on January 1st
and ending on December 31 st , and gifts are welcome every day of the year.
Traditionally, we have conducted a direct mail campaign just prior to Thanksgiving
each year.
For those individuals and businesses, there are occasions throughout the year to
contribute to the Operating Fund.
Many supporters chose to send gifts for The Shelter children and youth in memory
of or in honor of a loved one or special friend which we gladly acknowledge..
The stronger The Nancy K. Perry Children's Shelter Operating Fund, the better
equipped we are to provide quality services to Lexington County children and
families in crisis and to address urgent needs for physically and sexually
abused children.
Your generosity to The Nancy K. Perry Children's Shelter and your participation
in the Operating Fund enables children and youth to receive care of the highest
quality and maybe for the first time these young people can see past their anger,
their abandonment, their abuse and can begin the long journey toward healing.
These special kids can begin to take steps toward trusting, toward hope and maybe
they too can at last be part of a caring family.
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