Children's Charity Fund, Inc     

                                        Celebrating 17 years

C C F has worked very hard in helping children around the U.S. We use Professional Fundraising companies that help us reach our goal.  The fundraising fees that we incur may seem high to some, but behind the scenes, these companies work just as hard as we do. They are responsible for much more than the average person would think.

I, as Founder of the organization, have taken full responsibility for the organization and the way the organization performs. In approx 2002, due to health problems, I was forced to retire. I am still President of the organization, but as a volunteer. When I started this organization, my family noticed the time I was putting in so they decided to help me in many ways. Now my wife is the Executive Director and my daughter is Director of our Fundraising endeavors.  Neither my Wife or daughter are on the Board of Directors.   

Some people tend to get upset when they find out we are not up to each and every  standard of certain reporting agencies, and the fact that we use paid fundraisers. I do not measure our success on the quantity of children helped. Rather, I like to focus on the quality of life each child has since we have helped them.  We are a member of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. 

In 1991 when I started this organization I was surprised of what I learned. The following is not free: telephone, rent and utilities, office supplies, mailing, vehicles, travel expenses, banking fees, accountants, legal fees, insurance, and registrations. I could mention more but I'm sure you get the Idea. We try to keep our expenses to a minimum, but it is obviously hard to do. My wife and daughter work 6 days a week clocking in 65 hrs each. They are paid a weekly salary as any one would expect. But what you don't expect is that for approx 5 years they worked with no salary. They believed in what I believed in and that is to cut the RED TAPE and help the children who need it. Who could understand a family in need better than a family willing to help?  

I want this organization to continue helping children as we have in the past 17 years. We want people who care about children, such as yourself, so that we can continue to help. 

The Board of Directors for C C F have devoted themselves in this cause for children. They are a very important part of the organization and it's functions that help the children. Our Board members are all different, a hospital worker, a mortgage broker, and an insurance agent. Without them I don't think we would have been able to continue. I personally would like to Thank them for all the work they do and how they keep me going. It's all for one cause...THE CHILDREN.

If at any time you would like to speak with me I can be reached at 941-925-9689. If I am not there then leave a message and I will return your call.

Thank You in Advance

Kenneth C Bowron Sr.