The Kids Trust was created by Gary L. Houck, Jr.

To help young children of abuse grow up in a safe, happy and exciting environment

He had the mission statement and board of advisors established prior to his death.

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Latest News

The Run on the Roof is back: June 20-21, 2025

It’s hard to believe, but this June marks the 20-year anniversary of our founder, Gary Houck Jr., creating The Kids Trust 💛 We’ll be hosting a Run on the Roof this year to remember Gary and to fundraise for our important mission of helping children of abuse grow up in a happy, safe, and exciting environment.

When? Friday, June 20 from 2pm to Saturday, June 21 2pm *with Family Fun Day on Saturday*

Where? Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy (5425 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112)

Want to run/walk or volunteer? Awesome, please reach out to mccaffrey.kara@gmail.com.

Want to donate? Thank you! You can do so here: https://thekidstrust.org/donations/make-a-donation/

Want to sponsor? Amazing! Please reach out to mccaffrey.kara@gmail.com.

Thanks for supporting this important milestone for TKT!

Our Grantees

2024 Recipients

We are proud to have granted out $115,000 to the following agencies in 2024!

  • YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County
  • YWCA Greater Harrisburg
  • Dauphin County CASA
  • Randi’s House of Angels
  • Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling (SARCC)
  • Hope Inspire Love, Inc.
  • Hoffman Homes, Inc.
  • Carlisle CARES
  • S.W.A.N. – Scaling Walls A Note At A Time
  • Harrisburg Area YMCA
  • UPMC Pinnacle Hospital
  • Summer Program for Youth