Three ways to help a child in Southern Illinois today.
Give, volunteer, or — if you work with an agency that serves children — request support. Every path leads straight back to a kid who needs it.
Give online or by mail
The Foundation accepts secure online donations by credit or debit card. Choose an amount below, or enter your own.
Prefer to give by mail? Make checks payable to:
Poshard Foundation for Abused Children
700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, IL 62918-2500
The Poshard Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Help with the Christmas Toy Giveaway, events, or office support
The Foundation runs entirely on volunteer hours — from sorting toys each December to staffing the Prevention Month grant presentations at John A. Logan College. Reach out and let us know how you'd like to help.
Sponsor the toy giveaway or a food pantry grant cycle
Businesses, churches, and civic groups across Southern Illinois — from Ameren Illinois to local Rotary clubs — partner with the Foundation each year. Contact us to talk about a partnership.
Request support for a child in crisis
If you work with an agency serving abused, abandoned or neglected children in Southern Illinois, contact the Foundation directly to discuss an emergency grant or April Prevention Month funding.