Past Work

A Legacy of Compassion and Community Support

At Machado Family Giving, our journey is defined by meaningful partnerships, hands-on service, and a wholehearted commitment to children and families. Over the years, we’ve consistently stepped up to address children’s needs and bring hope where it’s needed most.

Providing Essential Resources Clothing & Warmth: From thousands of jackets and clothing items to blankets and socks, we’ve helped children stay warm and feel cared for.

Shoes That Fit: Machado Family Giving believes that every child in need of shoes should receive new, name brand shoes that fit. It is why, in 2025, we have partnered with several agencies to bring this vision to light. We are starting with 200 pair of shoes and plan to grow this program so we can reach every child who needs this basic necessity.
Food & Nutrition: in the past, we would regularly supply food boxes, grocery gift certificates, and meal programs that ease food insecurity for families. We no longer provide food.
Backpacks & Supplies: By filling backpacks with hygiene products, snacks, and school supplies, we support children in navigating daily challenges. This work is mainly done through the local school districts.

Diaper Drive: Recognizing the financial strain of parenting, we offer essentials like diapers, and resources ensuring children have what they need to thrive.

Toy Drive: Machado Family Giving is legendary for the amount of toys we give away. Usually held at a local Elementary school, we make sure that Christmas is early for these children as we partner with Toys 4 Tots for the Unplug and Play philosophy.

Our Ongoing Programs: Machado Family Giving hosts several ongoing programs each year where we focus on children and providing for their needs. Thousands of children show up for these events where thousands of items are given away. Everything we provide is new and free.

Homeless Outreach: When we started our nonprofit work, we would coordinate with churches, shelters, and civic organizations to provide relief and pathways toward stability. We no longer provide homeless programs.

Families: Through collaborative drives and events, we extend resources—such as clothing, diapers, and toys—to caregivers and families in transition or on active duty. Machado Family Giving always supports the families and children of our Military.

Therapy & Emotional Support: We introduced Scout, our certified therapy dog, to bring comfort to children in crisis or battling illness, helping them cope during difficult times.

Partnering for Greater Impact: Our strong network of local churches, nonprofits, schools, and community leaders magnifies every effort, allowing us to distribute resources more efficiently.

Building Long-Term Programs: From emergency accommodations to specialized assistance for Foster children, each program emerges from community feedback and evolves to meet shifting needs of children in the communities we serve.

Reaching Milestones, Moving Forward

One Million Lives Touched: To date, we’ve helped over one million children and we are so very proud of this accomplishment. By doing so, we have also supported families across various regions, delivering much-needed warmth, nourishment, and encouragement.

Expanding Our Outreach: By adding new programs, forging fresh partnerships, and continually refining our strategies, we’re able to serve more children each year.

We remain steadfast in our dedication to transforming children’s lives—one act of service at a time. Our past accomplishments fuel our future ambition: to ensure every child has the support they need to thrive.

For more on how you can get involved in our ongoing story of compassion and resilience, contact us. info@machadofamilygiving.com