For the Kid in All of Us was founded in 2003 by Alex Wan and a group of friends seeking to make a difference in their local community. Recognizing the staggering number of under-privileged children in Atlanta and Georgia, the group sought not only to raise awareness of the growing problem, but also to lessen their struggles during the year. What initially resulted from their efforts and vision was
The Toy Party, an annual toy drive event where thousands of Atlantans come together to support a cause that affects the entire metropolitan area. The first edition of The Toy Party was essentially a house party; fast forward to the present day and it's become the hottest holiday party-with-a-purpose for Atlanta’s LGBT and LGBT-friendly community. In a few hours on a Saturday evening in December, guests attend this event dressed up and dressed down, coming to share and experience one of the city’s must-attend holiday happenings. In 2006, the group expanded its scope and added a second annual event, Backpack in the Park, to collect backpacks and school supplies. In 2013, the organization's reach increased with Kids to Camp, a campaign to send children to summer enrichment camps of their choice. Since 2003, For the Kid in All of Us has collected nearly 60,000 toys and gift cards through The Toy Party, over 30,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and gift cards through Backpack in the Park, and raised $474,000 to donate to selected beneficiaries serving Georgia’s less fortunate. For the Kid in All of Us is a 100 percent volunteer organization, incorporated in the State of Georgia, recognized by the US Internal Revenue Service as a not-for-profit, public charity under Section 501(c)(3).
