Carolyn’s Kids Foundation (CKF) embodies years of teaching, coaching, and mentoring children in the Chicagoland area.
Donations
The contributions of our donors allow us to directly impact the lives of students in need throughout the Chicagoland area.
Scholarships
We award recipients for academic and/or behavioral achievements. We have awarded hundreds of students to date.
MEN of C.L.A.S.S
In 2018, the CLASS Award (Compassionate Leader that works towards the Achievement of Service and Success)
Who We ARE
Our Journey!
Inspired and founded by Carolyn Griffin Palmer, the Carolyn’s Kids Foundation (CKF) is a manifestation of years working with children through teaching, coaching and mentoring in and across the Chicagoland area. Together, Carolyn with her daughters, LaCael Palmer-Pratt and Karilyn Palmer-Paschal, created this organization to be a blessing to others.
The contributions of our donors allow us to directly impact the lives of students in need throughout the Chicagoland area. No donation is too small. These are a few ways to see your contribution in action. Join us in Helping to Move Children Right Along!
Launch Scholarship: 8th Grade students
- Shooting Star Sponsorship: $750 (supporting 10 students)
HBCU Bound Scholarship: HS Senior attending JSU/PVAM in the Fall
- Southern Hospitality Sponsorship: $1500
Carrie Griffin Scholarship: Mothers’ pursuing a degree
- Girl Power Sponsorship: $1,500
Launch Scholarship: 8th Grade students
- Shooting Star Sponsorship: $1,500 (supporting 10 students)
HBCU Bound Scholarship: HS Senior attending JSU/PVAM in the Fall
- Southern Hospitality Sponsorship: $3000
Carrie Griffin Scholarship: Mothers’ pursuing a degree
- Wonder Woman Sponsorship: $2,500
Launch Scholarship: 8th Grade students
- Galaxy Sponsorship: $2,500 (supporting 20 students)
HBCU Bound Scholarship: HS Senior attending JSU/PVAM in the Fall
- Get Ready…Here We Come Sponsorship: $4,000
Carrie Griffin Scholarship: Mothers’ pursuing a degree
- I’m Every Woman: $3,500
IMPORTANT!
For Mail-In donations: Carolyn’s Kids Foundation, P.O. Box 784 Matteson, IL 60443
Electronic payment via Zelle: contactus@ckfchicago.org.
If you choose the electronic payment, please add in the “note section” your email for the charitable
contribution letter, and more information, contact us via email at contactus@ckfchicago.org or
312-487-1228
Partnerships
School Partnerships
Barack Obama; Calvary; Christ the King; Clissold Brooks; Colin Powell Middle School; Dixon James Hart; Elem Sandlowski; Elem Wacker; Gallistel Language Academy; Gillespie Bouchet; Haley Heritage Middle Schools; High Westcott Junior Memorial; Higgins Community Academy; Huth Middle School; KIPP Academy Chicago; Kellog; Langston Hughes; Lavizzo; Morgan Park Academy; Parker Jr. High; Perspectives IIT; Prairie Hills Jr; Shoop; St. Thomas Apostle; Sutherland. Eisenhower, Kenwood Academy, Lindbloom, Southland College Prep,
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Testimonials
What Clients Say About Us
Gdaughter Taia receiving her scholarships. Carolyn’s Kids Monetary Achievement and Essay Awards for High School bound Freshman 2018. Thank You So Much Coach Palmer.
Proud God Mom
_T. BULLITT ,
I just want to take this moment and thank Carolyn Palmer, LaCael Palmer-Pratt and the Carolyn’s Kids Board for selecting Jaelen McGhee as an 8th grade CK50 scholarship
Parent
_Y. SUNOMEE,