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Our Story

Kidds Are First (KRF) was birthed in 2002 through a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer Marie Bonham, who saw a great need for children in the foster care system lacking some of life's basic essentials; such as decent clothing, an extra toy for a special occasions, sporting goods, new school supplies, and more. After realizing that neither the State nor the Federal government provided these essentials, Kidds Are First was formed. In early 2003 a 501(c)3 status was granted and over the years the organization grew impacting more and more children in need.

 

In 2010, under the guidence of newly elected Director, KRFashions was founded, one-of-a-kind store where kids can shop for clothes and other items for absolutely free. In 2014 the organization launched KRFurnishings, a program through which a qualified family may receive free furniture. 

 

From the conception through the present time KRF remains 100% volunteer based organization, proudly serving and inspiring the less fortunate children of our communities.

Our Board

 

  Rachel Arazashvili  

Executive Director

Founder of KRFashions

Natalie McCall

Secretary

Hashmareen Griffin

Treasurer

 

Joseph Arazashvili

Volunteer Chairman

 

Sandy Pijot

Board Member

JoLynn Deal

Board Member

Tom McCall

Board Member

 

Barbara Shoner

Board Member

 

John & Marie Bonham

Honorary Board Members

Founders of Kidds Are First

Our Products

 

FREE CLOTHES

 

FREE BABY ESSENTIALS

 

FREE TOYS

 

FREE BOOKS

 

FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

 

FREE CAR SEATS/STROLLERS *

 

FREE MATTRESSES/CRIBS *

 

FREE FURNITURE *

 

FREE PROM AND HOMECOMING ATTIRE

 

FREE ACCESSORIES

 

FREE SPORTING GOODS *

 

FREE BIKES *

 

AND FREE WHATEVER ELSE A GENEROUS NEIGHBOR MAY DONATE.

 

 

 

 

* Limited availability, based on donations. 

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