Kids' Chance of America

Kids' Chance of America Educating Children of Injured Workers

When unexpected challenges arise, Kids’ Chance of America is here to help.The Emergency Grant Program provides supplemen...
08/05/2026

When unexpected challenges arise, Kids’ Chance of America is here to help.

The Emergency Grant Program provides supplemental funding to eligible state organizations facing unusual or unforeseen financial circumstances that may affect their ability to award scholarships.

Kids’ Chance member organizations in good standing are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and apply by November 1, 2026.

All awarded funds must be used for scholarships during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Learn more and apply today: https://www.kidschance.org/emergency-grants

📩 State organizations: check your inbox for the August State Update!This month’s update includes important reminders, re...
08/03/2026

📩 State organizations: check your inbox for the August State Update!

This month’s update includes important reminders, resources, and upcoming opportunities you won’t want to miss.

📅 Save the Date: KCOA National State UpdateKCOA state leaders, board members, and key volunteers are invited to join us ...
07/30/2026

📅 Save the Date: KCOA National State Update

KCOA state leaders, board members, and key volunteers are invited to join us on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET for the next KCOA National State Update, hosted by the Council of State Organizations.

To be added to the meeting invitation, email [email protected].

🚨 Last Call for 2026 Hudak Scholarship Nominations!Kids’ Chance state organizations have until August 1, 2026 to submit ...
07/28/2026

🚨 Last Call for 2026 Hudak Scholarship Nominations!

Kids’ Chance state organizations have until August 1, 2026 to submit their nominee for the Hudak Scholarship.

Please complete and submit your nomination by the deadline so your student can be considered.

📅 Nomination Deadline: August 1, 2026

Questions? Email [email protected]

A lifelong advocate. A trusted leader. Our new Chairperson.We are proud to announce Bob Wilson, BA, WRP, AIWC as Chairpe...
07/24/2026

A lifelong advocate. A trusted leader. Our new Chairperson.

We are proud to announce Bob Wilson, BA, WRP, AIWC as Chairperson of the Kids' Chance of America Board of Directors.

Bob has been a dedicated champion of the Kids' Chance mission for many years. As a founding board member of Kids' Chance of Florida, he has helped expand educational opportunities for the children of seriously or fatally injured workers while strengthening the Kids' Chance movement nationwide.

In addition to serving as President of WorkCompCollege.com, Bob brings decades of leadership, innovation, and advocacy within the workers' compensation community. His vision, collaborative leadership, and unwavering commitment to our mission make him exceptionally well suited to guide Kids' Chance of America into its next chapter.

As we prepare to celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we are excited for the future under Bob's leadership and the continued impact we will make together.

Please join us in congratulating Bob on this well-deserved role! 💙💚

Innovation matters most when it helps create opportunity.Kids’ Chance of America is excited to welcome Vishwa Ganapathy ...
07/23/2026

Innovation matters most when it helps create opportunity.

Kids’ Chance of America is excited to welcome Vishwa Ganapathy to its board.

Vishwa is founder and CEO of Mahathi Infotech and brings more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, technology executive, board adviser and community leader. He has built and scaled organizations across technology, artificial intelligence, insurance and other industries.

Vishwa previously served Kids’ Chance of America as an advisory board member, giving him a strong connection to the mission and the students at the center of it.

We look forward to the strategic thinking, entrepreneurial experience and forward-looking perspective he will bring to the board.

Welcome, Vishwa!

Behind every lasting impact is a leader committed to making a difference.Kids’ Chance of America is proud to welcome And...
07/22/2026

Behind every lasting impact is a leader committed to making a difference.

Kids’ Chance of America is proud to welcome Andrea Mills to its board.

Andrea is president of Ametros, where she leads an organization of more than 250 employees dedicated to supporting injured workers after workers’ compensation settlements. She brings extensive experience in executive leadership, strategic growth, operations and partnership development.

She is already familiar with the Kids’ Chance mission through her previous service as an advisory board member and Ametros’ support as a national sponsor. We look forward to the perspective and leadership she will bring to this new role.

Welcome, Andrea!

A builder. A mentor. A longtime advocate for injured workers.Please join us in welcoming Vonesa Wenzel to the Kids’ Chan...
07/21/2026

A builder. A mentor. A longtime advocate for injured workers.

Please join us in welcoming Vonesa Wenzel to the Kids’ Chance of America board of directors.

Vonesa is senior vice president of sales for Care at Home at Paradigm and brings nearly 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. She has built and sold two companies, supported employees injured on the job and dedicated time to national nonprofit organizations and community service.

She also mentors women-owned startups — a reflection of her dedication to opening doors and helping others move forward.

We are excited to welcome Vonesa’s entrepreneurial perspective, industry knowledge and commitment to service to the Kids’ Chance board.

Welcome, Vonesa!

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Voorhees, NJ
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