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Overview

Kira's Kitten Fund

Overview: A memorial grant program dedicated to the legacy of Kira Serisky (July 9, 2003 – February 7, 2021), a 14-year-old animal advocate who saved approximately 40 kittens through rescue and fostering work despite living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. The fund carries forward her mission and motto: "If I Can Do It You Can Too."

Focus Areas:

  • Youth programs in animal shelters and rescues

  • Youth engagement in kitten welfare and rescue work

  • Animal welfare education programs

  • Youth-focused foster programs

  • Kitten care training for young people

  • Classroom curriculum development for animal welfare

  • Community education initiatives
  • Geographic Scope: United States (national)

    Eligibility:

  • Animal shelters and rescues with youth programs

  • Organizations developing youth-focused animal welfare initiatives

  • Educational organizations creating animal welfare curriculum
  • Award Examples:

  • Funding for youth foster supplies and equipment

  • Support for animal welfare education curriculum development

  • Resources for youth volunteer programs (e.g., Club K.I.R.A)

  • Foster room setup and kitten care supplies for young fosters

  • Educational materials and workshops for youth
  • Mission: Support youth programs that empower young people to become engaged in kitten welfare and animal advocacy, inspired by Kira's belief that age should not limit one's capacity to help animals.

    Contact Information:

  • Orphan Kitten Club

  • PO Box 633

  • Spring Valley, CA 91976

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsanimal-rescue

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