About us

​The Write Stuff for Kids Inc. was organized in 2002 to help students in Clinton, Ill., with the basic supplies they need to start school.
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Donations from our residents, churches, organizations and business community make our work possible. The Clinton Kiwanis Club has been with us every year to pack supplies and the Angel Tree Tree/Samaritan Room is our partner in providing gym shoes to children.

News

Nov. 23, 2024 | We are proud to honor the two DeWitt County students who are the recipients of the 2024 Off and Running Scholarship, funded by the Write Stuff For Kids Inc., to Richland Community College.

Rebecca Dukich is pursuing a degree in Applied Science Health Information Technology. This is the second year Rebecca has received an Off and Running Scholarship.

Rebecca said, “after completing my education, I plan on looking for employment in the healthcare field as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. I would also like to further my education in this field while working.”

“Without the help of the scholarships, it would not be possible for me to continue my college education, and I appreciate that more than you know,” Rebecca commented after receiving the award.

Lisa Rowe is working on an associate’s degree in Applied Science Health Information Technology.

After completion of her degree, Lisa said she is “hoping to find a position in the medical field coding.”

Both recipients are pleased with their choice of Richland Community College.

“They have a great online program,” said Lisa.

Rebecca commented that Richland “seems like a very small college, but it is very inviting and the employees that I’ve dealt with so far have been very helpful and very friendly.”
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We wish Rebecca and Lisa the best of luck in their studies and future endeavors!

Each year, the Off and Running Scholarship provides $1500 to students from DeWitt County who need financial assistance to begin or complete their studies at Richland Community College.

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Aug. 10, 2024 | Today we provided school supplies and backpacks to more than 300 kids. This fulfills our mission to make sure kids have what they need on the first day of school.

We were overwhelmed with the number of volunteers who helped Friday and Saturday to pack and distribute the supplies that filled the Clinton Junior High cafeteria.  Several families were represented by multiple generations – grandparents, kids and grandkids—all coming out to help the kids in our community.

We thank the Clinton Rotary for providing member Tim Holl and 800 spiral notebooks, and ReMax Choice for backpacks and veteran volunteer Ruth Vogel. Our corporate donors, including Constellation Energy-Clinton Power Station, make it possible to purchase the supplies for distribution and teachers in the classroom during the school year.  Ongoing support from residents, churches and organizations allows us to keep shopping AND fund an annual scholarship for a student to Richland Community College.

After 22 years, we are pleased to send students into the classroom with what they need to succeed!

When we work together, we can get things done for our community! 

The Write Stuff For Kids Inc.
Helen Michelassi, Kathleen Frick, Tere Tedrick, Sharon Ijams, Kim Gibbons, Tina Baxter and Edith Brady-Lunny