To provide a safe and nurturing family-style environment for children who are in crisis, allowing them an opportunity to heal and grow.
Name of organization: Nancy K. Perry Children's Shelter
Year established locally: 1972
Top local executive: Ryan Taylor, Executive Director
Contact information:
P.O. Box 344
Lexington, SC 29071
Phone: 803-359-8595
Fax: 803-259-8518
Website: www.nkp4kids.org
Corporate giving contacts:
Ryan Taylor
P.O. Box 344
Lexington, SC 29071
Phone: 803-359-8595
E-mail: Ryan Taylor
Average number of volunteers in 2020: 15.
Total operating budget 2020-21: $921,000
Percent of revenue dedicated to program services: 80%
Geographic area or specific population served: Statewide.
Greatest need
Household items, Amazon wish-list items, Christmas wish-list support.
Implemented Brief Strategic Family Therapy program which focuses on strengthening positive relationships and reducing negative relationships within families; provided a safe, nurturing style for more than 30 children, served the growing need of foster children who faced trauma due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Expanding our BSFT program and continuing evidence-based practices to improve the quality of care for foster children.
Fall Mail Out Fundraiser, Christmas Toy Drive, and planning events for our upcoming 50th anniversary.