School House Children’s Charity (SHCC) is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and supplementing the basic needs of children and young people in Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago metropolitan area. SHCC sources and donates winter clothing and books to public school districts to support early childhood literacy, and ensure students are comfortable and confident at school.
We are committed to building a future in which all children have access to comfort, safety, and the learning tools necessary to support their education. Our goal is to remove practical obstructions to learning caused by economic scarcity, such as access to books and warm clothing by building community resilience and fellowship that facilitates the sharing and distribution of these resources!
Our Impact
“Brian saw a need and without a lot of fan fair and recognition, he went to work, to make the lives of these student better and warmer.”
GlenEva Dunham AFT National Vice President, AFT Indiana President, and AFT #4 Gary President
The books [donated by SHCC] are a godsend to our students. The rough economy since the pandemic likely forced many parents to purchase household necessities ahead of books. A lot of them don't have new books at home. There's been a lot of excitement - it's Christmas in May!
Margaret Vazquez 2nd Grade Teacher