A message from the desk of Catherine Abbott . . .

"Making extraordinary things happen for children in need."

Our work and our programs have lent a helping hand to children in our community who have sadly lost a parent or loved one at a young and vulnerable age. When I read their scholarship application essays, I am touched by their courage and their strength to endure such a tragic hardship. Somewhere through the mire of their grief, they find it within themselves to excel and reach their personal goals of bettering their lives and attending the college of their dreams!

Today - thanks to your tremendous support - assistance from the Children's Foundation comes in the form of a $20,000 scholarship. Our intent is to make sure these very deserving students concentrate on their studies and not their financial circumstances.

We cannot begin to express how grateful we are to you and are humbled you have chosen us as your charity of choice! Board President Dan Leary has articulated our gratitude best in these words, "Your generosity has given several young people a chance to flourish and to reach their potential."

We look forward to sharing more success stories with you!

Catherine Abbott

History...

Children ~ They are our future: a hope for a better world. When a child loses a parent through death, their world is torn apart...

The Sunset Hills Children’s Foundation grew out of its Founders (who own or work for mortuaries and cemeteries in the West Mojave Desert of California) and their friends to help meet the educational needs of young children abruptly left behind by the untimely death of a parent and/or parents.

Since 2007, the scope and size of the Foundation has grown tremendously. Board members are humbled by the overwhelming support from our Sponsors and Patrons which has allowed us to give back to our community and make a difference for children in need. Today, the Sunset Hills Children’s Foundation awards up to $20,000 to a deserving student who has experienced loss or a hardship, yet is still driven by their goal to better their lives and reach their educational dreams.

Our Mission

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