Kids Help Kids
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization empowering youth to create positive change through compassion and community service.
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Leadership & Contact
Thomas Jackson, President
Kids Help Kids operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a not-for-profit basis, exclusively serving the public benefit. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and maximizing our impact in communities across the nation.
Our Location
Irvine, California
Located in the heart of Orange County, our headquarters in Irvine serves as the central hub for coordinating youth-led initiatives across California and beyond. This vibrant community provides the perfect environment for fostering the next generation of compassionate leaders.
Mailing Address:
Kids Help Kids
Irvine, CA 92602
Our Mission
Kids lifting kids, building a brighter future together.
At Kids Help Kids, we believe that young people have the power to transform their communities and the world around them. Our mission centers on the simple yet profound idea that when kids help kids, extraordinary things happen.
What We Do
Acts of Kindness
We create structured opportunities for children to perform meaningful acts of kindness, teaching them that small gestures can have profound impacts on their peers and communities.
Peer Mentorship
Our mentorship programs pair older children with younger ones, fostering supportive relationships that help both mentors and mentees develop confidence, empathy, and leadership skills.
Community Service
Through organized community service projects, we provide hands-on opportunities for young people to address real needs in their neighborhoods while learning the value of civic engagement.
Building Tomorrow's Leaders
Kids Help Kids is dedicated to empowering young people to support one another through meaningful action and genuine connection. We understand that children and teens possess incredible capacity for compassion, creativity, and positive change when given the right opportunities and guidance.
Our programs are designed to nurture these natural qualities, helping participants develop essential life skills including leadership, empathy, communication, and problem-solving. By encouraging youth-led initiatives, we ensure that young people take ownership of their impact and feel genuinely invested in creating positive change.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We foster deep understanding and genuine care for others, teaching young people to see beyond themselves and recognize the humanity in everyone they encounter.
Responsibility
We encourage accountability and ownership, helping youth understand their role in creating positive change and the importance of following through on commitments.
Leadership
We develop confident, capable leaders who can inspire others and drive meaningful initiatives that benefit their peers and communities.
Programs & Impact
01
Youth Leadership Development
Comprehensive training programs that equip young people with the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to lead meaningful initiatives in their schools and communities.
02
Community Partnership Projects
Collaborative efforts with local organizations, schools, and community groups that create sustainable, long-term positive impacts while giving youth real-world leadership experience.
03
Peer Support Networks
Structured programs that connect children facing similar challenges, creating supportive communities where young people can find understanding, encouragement, and practical assistance.
Creating Lasting Change
Through our comprehensive approach, we foster a culture of compassion, responsibility, and positive change that extends far beyond individual participants. When young people learn to help others, they develop character traits and values that shape them into caring, engaged citizens.
Our programs create ripple effects throughout communities as participants share their experiences, inspire their peers, and continue practicing kindness and service long after formal program completion. We measure success not just in immediate outcomes, but in the lasting transformation we see in young lives.
Join Our Mission
Every child deserves the opportunity to discover their potential for making a positive difference in the world. At Kids Help Kids, we're building a movement of young changemakers who understand that helping others isn't just something nice to do—it's a pathway to personal growth, community connection, and meaningful impact.
Whether you're a parent, educator, community leader, or young person ready to make a difference, we invite you to join us in creating opportunities for kids to lift each other up and build a brighter future together.