Julia Warren started nonprofit Celebrate! RVA to throw birthday parties for underprivileged children in the Richmond, Va., area.
1000 Children’s Goods & Services
Dina Abdul Majeed: A Parenting Website Connecting Mothers in The Arab World
“I love sharing knowledge and I think this is how people grow.”
Alexandra Rico-Lloyd: Pay-As-You-Go Children’s Bikes
“So far I’ve made 800+ children very happy on their birthdays and I love hearing back from their parents about what receiving a bike means to them.”
This Former Military Officer Is Teaching Young Girls to Be Confident
Girl Smarts founder Dianna Flett hopes her leadership workshop series will empower elementary school girls.
Alessandra Desiderio: Connecting Parents, Employers & Childcare Providers
“The Bridge Effect is the program that I never had as a parent when I needed help with childcare needs.”
Kelley Legler: Sensory Toys & Blankets for Kids
“Creating literally saved my sanity after having Postpartum Depression. I used this newfound passion and turned it into a positive, profitable business.”
This 6-Horse Startup Helps Kids With Special Needs
Chelsea Harden’s The H.E.A.R.T. Center offers therapeutic riding lessons to children with physical, emotional and behavioral challenges.
Chrissie Lowery: Beds for Autistic and Special Needs Children
“Success to me is helping these families that are sleep deprived or do not have enough comfort in their lives.”
Kagiso Madibana: A Social Enterprise for Botswana’s Students
“We are the change we have been waiting for.”
Meet the New Jersey Mom Granting Foster Kids’ Wishes
Danielle Gletow created One Simple Wish to bring joy to America’s invisible children.
Ruby Sury: Comfortable Clothes for Kids
“My biggest success is my customers believing in my product.”
Kim Votruba-Matook: Art Promotes Literacy
“I looked for a tool that I could enjoy in my home, specifically my son’s room that could continuously inspire adults to have educational conversations with George…and I couldn’t find it. So I created it.”
Janine Halloran: Teaching Kids Social Skills & Coping Mechanisms
“No matter what setting I was in, I encountered children who struggled with social skills and lacked healthy coping strategies.”
Sarah Lin: Good Design Fulfills Social Need
“I always say that true empowerment means sustainability.”
Lily Yeh: Craft Kits for Kids Teach Importance of Giving Back
“I developed Little Loving Hands which allows children to have direct, hands-on impact to helping others and learning about who, why, and how they are helping.”