Kids on a Mission (KOAM)
Organize Events, Fundraise and Learn Practical Skills!
Touching Heart’s Kids on a Mission (KOAM) is program shows kids they can make a real impact on the world around them. Through our KOAM program, kids and teens partner with a Touching Heart coach and work together to organize a fundraising event and awareness for a charity of their choice. Our young leaders are challenged to step outside their comfort zones throughout the process. They gain event planning, marketing, collaboration, communication, public speaking, budgeting and leadership skills as they work as a team to make a difference for others, all while having a blast! Kids and teens can earn volunteer hours while building compassion for others and an appreciation for their everyday blessings. Our Kids on a Mission program has helped fund projects for children in need across the globe. It’s a true model of kids helping kids!
Fundraising Ideas
- Movie Night
- Lemonade Stand
- 5k Run
- Bake Sale
- Yard Sale
- Game day
- Cupcake Decorating Class
- Fashion Show
- Minute to Win it
- Minecraft Tournament
- Mini-Golf Tournament
- Art Gallery
- Soccer Tournament
- Basketball Tournament
- Talent Show
Our Partners
- Fairfax County Foster Care
- Loudoun County Foster Care
- Embry Rucker Shelter
- Loudoun County Emergency Shelter
- Partner Orphanages and Schools Worldwide:
Kenya, Mozambique, Haiti, Uganda, Thailand, Colombia, Philippines
Leader Application
Testimonials
Abby, 16 years
Touching Heart is amazing. Not only did it help me gain comfort in speaking with businesses and learning how to execute my own service projects, I got to give back to my community. It is transformative in so many ways and has been worth every second.
Abby, 16 years
Abby, 16 years
Jaden, 12 years
Touching Heart is a great program. I like that we can create events based on our interests and have fun helping other kids in need. Organizing a basketball event made me feel grateful to help because the cause I was supporting is personal to me. I felt like I was empowering other kids too. It’s amazing.
Jaden, 12 years
Jaden, 12 years
Zara, 15 years old
Touching Heart opened my eyes to the problems that other children face and has helped me open my heart to others. I'm thankful that Touching Heart gives me an avenue to give back to the community and teaches me to be a strong leader.
Zara, 15 years old
Zara, 15 years old
Diya, 15 years old
I have been involved with Touching Heart since kindergarten. Now, as a 10th grader, I'm grateful that it is a part of my life. I learned there are children around the world whose lives are very different from mine and that we don't have to be adults to make a difference.
Diya, 15 years old
Diya, 15 years old
Nina, 11 Years Old
I love that Touching Heart inspires kids to help other kids. It’s gives us opportunities to organize events, it’s really fun and exciting to see your effort come together to make a big impact for kids in foster care.
Nina, 11 Years Old
Nina, 11 Years Old
Neha, 16 Years Old
Touching Heart has taught me not to take anything for granted and to help others with an open mind and heart. Working on the Junior Board has introduced me to amazing people that I am proud to say I volunteer with. I love attending the events and seeing people's smiling faces, always ready to help!
Neha, 16 Years Old
Neha, 16 Years Old