About Kidzz Helping Kidzz
From One Child's Idea to a Regional Movement
In 2016, seven-year-old Zach Darner watched his infant brother, Noah, endure multiple hospitalizations.
Seeing children facing illness inspired Zach to collect toys to bring hope, comfort, and joy to young patients during the holiday season.
What began as a goal to collect 50 toys quickly grew into something much larger.
Today, Kidzz Helping Kidzz is a youth led nonprofit organization that empowers young people to identify community needs and lead meaningful service projects that support children and families throughout the Puget Sound region.
Through our Toy Drive, Food Drive, and youth leadership programs, young people develop compassion, leadership skills, and a lifelong commitment to service while making a measurable difference in their communities.
Our Impact Since 2016
67,000+
Toys Delivered to hospitalized children
12,400+
Meals Provided through our dedicated Food Drive program
100+
Youth Volunteers engaged annually in hands-on leadership
Puget Sound
Regional Partnerships with schools, hospitals, and businesses
Every toy collected, meal donated, and volunteer hour contributed reflects our belief that young people can create meaningful change when given the opportunity to lead.
How Our Youth Volunteers Lead
Our programs are entirely planned and executed by youth. Young leaders direct all phases of planning, coordination, and implementation.
Designing community collection boxes.
Recruiting local corporate and community partners.
Organizing & Coordinating regional donation drives and volunteers.
Public Speaking at civic events to advocate for the cause.
Serving Children Across the Puget Sound Region
Each holiday season, Kidzz Helping Kidzz delivers toys to children receiving care at hospitals throughout the Puget Sound region. These partnerships allow us to bring comfort, hope, and joy to thousands of children and families during difficult times.
Hospital Partners
• Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
• Seattle Children's Hospital
• St. Anthony Hospital
• St. Francis Hospital
• St. Michael Medical Center
• Swedish Medical Center
Together, these partnerships enable us to serve children and families across Kitsap, Pierce, King, and South Sound communities.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every child experiences hope and joy during difficult times and where young people are empowered to become compassionate leaders who strengthen their communities through service.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us as we continue bringing hope, joy, and opportunity to children and families throughout the Puget Sound region.
