K.I.D.S. Ranked in Top Tier of Nation’s Charities

Global children’s nonprofit Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) announced Wednesday that is was ranked in the top 2 percent of all not-for-profits, including major universities, medical centers, hospitals and charities, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy‘s annual “Philanthropy 400” list for 2011.

“We are extremely grateful to our charitable partners, as their generous contributions have enabled us to help improve the lives of countless boys and girls in need,” said Janice Weinman, President of K.I.D.S. “With an extraordinary number of families devastated by natural disaster this year, coupled with poverty rates at an all time high, there is a mounting need for new product to help these struggling families. We greatly appreciate the continued support from our partners, as it helps children and families who have nothing of their own experience joy, feel relief and regain pride.”