About OneChild
Our Mission
One Child is a non-profit organization that provides underserved children with new clothing and school supplies. One Child began in Fremont, California, and now serves families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our Vision
I am only one, but I am someone…
I can’t do everything, but I can do something.
Recognizing that we cannot save the world, we choose not to walk away, but to help one child at a time.
Our goal is to promote self-esteem in underprivileged children, so they may appreciate their individual worth.
One Child offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. We also welcome monetary donations of any amount. Your help goes a long way in bringing joy to the lives of children… one child at a time.
A Message from Founder Bernie Dutra
One Child has been my passion since its beginning. All children deserve the basic necessities for success in school. At One Child, we outfit children from our community in a comfortable environment that allows the children to “shop” (free of charge) for their new clothes and supplies in our One Child store.
The process is reminiscent of the “back-to-school” shopping that is a tradition for many other children in their school. Thus, these children feel the same sense of pride in their school clothes and supplies. We feel privileged to have served over 7,500 children so far, and we don’t expect to stop there.
I have been fortunate to use my passion to help disadvantaged children. We hope you will be inspired to help children within the community. We are grateful for your interest and appreciate any contribution to our cause. We know that we cannot succeed without your support.
Board Members
- Cynthia Wilson, Chairperson
- Christy Casey, Secretary
- Larry Anderson, Treasurer
- Barbara Cheung, Director
- Beth Wong, Director