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The event benefited The Chicago Academy for the Arts, Hope Chicago, Jessie Rees Foundation, Royal Family KIDS, and Turning Pointe Autism Foundation BARRINGTON HILLS, Ill. And COSTA MESA, Calif. (October 21, 2023) – The 10th Annual Carousel of Possible Dreams Chicago has raised $300,000 to help fund the specific individual needs, or dreams, of five ...

COSTA MESA, Calif. (August 25, 2023) – With unanimous consent, the United States Senate has designated September as National Child Awareness Month (NCAM) for the 16th consecutive year. S.Res.313 officially designates September 2023 as “National Child Awareness Month” to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizes ...

COSTA MESA, Calif. [August 15, 2023] – The highly anticipated 22nd Annual Festival of Children® is set to return to South Coast Plaza this September, bringing together a vibrant community of charities, performance groups, and businesses to celebrate National Child Awareness Month. The month-long Festival, renowned as one of the largest and most exciting family ...

The event benefited Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township, The Chicago Academy for the Arts, Jessie Rees Foundation, Royal Family KIDS, Spirito! Singers, and Turning Pointe Autism Foundation BARRINGTON HILLS, Ill. And COSTA MESA, Calif. (September 18, 2022) –The 9th Annual Carousel of Possible Dreams Chicago has raised over $250,000 to help fund the specific ...

COSTA MESA, Calif. (August 1, 2022) — With unanimous consent, the United States Senate has designated September as National Child Awareness Month (NCAM) for the 15th consecutive year (S. Res. 733). The resolution serves to raise awareness for U.S. children’s charities and youth-serving organizations and recognize their efforts to create better futures for America’s children. ...

Festival of Children Foundation Opening Night Party Marks the Start of the 20th Annual Festival of Children and Celebrates Local Children’s Charities   COSTA MESA, Calif. (September 1, 2021) – 300 non-profit, community and business leaders gathered at Ancillary Studios in the former Sears Automotive Center at South Coast Plaza to kick off the 20th ...

Month-Long Celebration Kicks-off with Performance by America’s Got Talent Winner Kodi Lee   COSTA MESA, Calif. (August 24, 2021) – Now in its 20th year, Festival of Children® returns this September to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California, celebrating the magic of childhood and the charities that work tirelessly to improve the lives of ...

COSTA M ESA, Calif. (August  17, 2021) – With unanimous consent, the United States Senate has designated September as National Child Awareness Month (NCAM) for the 14th consecutive year (U.S. Senate Resolution 351). The resolution serves to raise awareness for U.S. children’s charities and youth-serving organizations and recognize their efforts to create better futures for ...

Special Performance by Kodi Lee, America’s Got Talent 2019 Champion, on Saturday, September 5, to Kick-Off Event   COSTA MESA, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2020) – For the past 18 years, the month-long Festival of Children® was held at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California, to celebrate the magic of childhood and the charities that ...

Four-day fundraising campaign raised $97,953. As children’s charities across the country continue to be severely impacted by COVID-19, Festival of Children Foundation, a Costa Mesa-based, national non-profit that supports and serves more than 480 U.S. children’s charities.