Kidds Society has been through ALOT of changes since 2016. We moved from Bullit County where we were looking to get an old day care to convert into a much needed housing facility. We than moved to Harrison County Indiana, so that plan fell through. We have had a ton of calls asking about temporary housing. Instead of going into the long drawn out story of what and why we moved, the building falling through we tell people we are full and offer other solutions to them in most cases. In 2018 we were FLOODED with FAKE calls and we knew it so our patience grew thin. We were paying rent to Ron Forrester in Harrison county Indiana to use a portion of his shop for Forresters Machinery. We paid several thousand dollars to him for storage and in hopes of incorporating a machinery program for homeless vets and single moms. That fell through as well. Seems Mr Forrester had talked at least 2 other women into creating a Minority owned business's, Forrester Machinery company and funneling all the money through a bank account that was discovered and ceased. Mr Forrester was 1099 ed for almost 95 thousand dollars. Early 2018 I started getting harassing emails from an Amanda Pearson or Amanda Preston, depending on what day it was. Keep in mind I have never met this woman and have no desire to. She has never met me or know anything about me, just what shes been told by Mr Forrester. She has called DCFS on myself personally claiming drug use, the intentional burning down of a historic barn that we lost pets in, priceless photo albums, and family air looms that can never be replaced. EVERYTHING she claimed falsely was UNFOUNDED, including a random drug test, which was negative. She has called my local sheriff claiming the same things as well including the non profit, claiming we are scamming people. This makes me absolutely sick! We have helped hundreds of people, including vets, kids, single moms, churches and random families reaching in the hundreds. We at Kidds society proudly support St Judes Hospital, that doesn't mean we donate to them which was another claim from her. You can support causes other than financially!
After the move from Bullit county a lot changed in how we had set this up. We were attempting to set up counseling for troubled teens, after school progams and so forth. In Indiana everything is so different and there is an abundance of help here , which we were delighted to see. We then focused on the machinery program which Ron Forrester was going to be in charge of. Spending several thousands of dollars trying to get it up and going, which is all documented. We paid for the transportation of an old machine that Mr Forrester was going to rebuild to implement the program, needless to say he was too busy online dating to complete the task.
I have included only one of the MANY nasty emails from Ms Amanda.
Amanda Preston
Sun, Nov 11, 5:15 PM (4 days ago)
to me
Brenda you are an old lady do you have nothing better to do? worry about your own children If you want me that bad come to my house you know the house I share with Ron the house share with Ron the love I share with Ron. If I wanted someone that bad I would show up at their house obviously you’re a chickenshit to stop using your 80s terms and get help with technology I’ve never met anyone like you so immature and insecure post a message again or email me again and I will be in Indiana tomorrow to file a restraining order with my attorney. You really don’t want me to go into your history and dig up information trust me you don’t want me to i Paid people to make phone calls to you about the shelter of every time they call you so you have no room or you rudely hung up on them one of them was in investigator so I have proof and I will bring them with me do not comment on anything I’ve already reported you to go fund me Clement to help battered women and children and vets Federal offense I know longer threatening you I promise you I will be there this week to file charges and to expose you for the fried you are do not reply this is your warning it will be harassment I forgot it’s the weekend you’re on one of your crack binges. You seriously have issues don’t reply back harassment
Sent from my iPhone
Keep in mind this woman started messaging my personal email account after our barn burnt down and my insurance company denied her and Ron any information on it. Yes they couldnt collect any funds off of it. I guess that infuriated her.
Kidds Society will continue its work in Galesburg Illinois, Harrison County Indiana and Jefferson County Ky. Despite false allegations from someone that doesnt know anything about what we do, to what degree we do it and how many people we have helped and will continue to help!
God bless everyone and continue helping each other.
There are so many ways to help WITHOUT monetary donations, a warm smile, a helping hand, a bag of can goods, its the small things that can change a persons life.
As a reminder we will be giving out our over stuffed stockings, diapers, clothing, helping with power bills and delivering hand wrapped presents again this year.
Role: Board Member PS I cleaned up her email a bit! Another note when Mr Forrester left he took our domain log in info with him, so we have not been able to edit our website or update it in any way!
These people are flat out amazing. They brought us diapers, food and hats . Brenda said she had just finished cooking dinner and asked if we were hungry. I said yes we are , she brought all 5 of us a huge plate of food. WOW is all we can say, thank you!
Awesome people here that do so much for so many !!!! Watching the children getting there stockings is by far my most heart warming moment......Keep up the great work!!!!!
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The love that pours from these peoples heart is pure gold. You can see it in the way they interact with their families. They do amazing work and we will never donate to another charity again.
we just found out these amazing people do not even take a dime for salaries . They do this completely out of the kindness of their hearts, we were taken back. Amazing amazing people right here!
I am a single mom of 2 young kids and i just lost my job. Without income i was not able to pay my bills plus buy all the necessities like food toliet paper and other stuff you need for kids. I seen a post on social media and it was like a answered prayer. They was able to help me with my bill so that i could use what money i do have to buy food for us. They are truly a God send. I appreciate everything they have did for us!!
They were very helpful in a time of need. They extended their gratuitousness in helping to keep the power on. I am so thankful for them being here!!
Kidds society truly helped me out when I needed them the most. They helped me pay my outrageous electric bill and didn't even second guess the amount. True to their word and all around amazing. Thank you so much Kidds Society! God bless!!!
amazing non profit. they do what non profits should do, helped us. We got free stockings, can goods and blankets. Thank you so much for what you do for the community here. We really needed you.
Brenda loves kids and wants to do what she can to maje sure they have a normal as possible life by helping these families with whatever they need to be a nirmal family ..Brenda has areally big heart and so do thimose in her family as they spend ebdless hours keepibg this organization going... Gid Bless the Forrester-Villareal families
I am a personal friend of the family that operates this non profit. They are absolutely amazing and will go to every end possible to find a way to help out any way they can. They spend countless hours driving around and donating Christmas presents to the needy so they to can have an amazing Christmas. Brenda believes she can help everyone but it is impossible, do not try to tell her that. AMAZING people that donate their time and money and expect nothing back.
We give to this non profit every year. The things they do for these communities is mind blowing. It seems they never sleep. KEEP up the awesome things you are doing
First off I thank God and then would thank Brenda and her help. They have done so many amazing things for my daughters. We have gotten new clothes, shoes, food and compassion. She made me feel like I had a purpose to keep going when I thought I couldn't any loonger.
Just wanted to say thanks
I have been donating to this Association for over 2 years now these people go to no end to help any and everyone that comes across their path.
kidsindailydistresssociety 09/23/2016
We appreciate all that you do, thank you!
THESE PEOPLE ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. BRENDA CAME AND PICKED MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF UP AT 2 AM DUE TO A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION AND TOOK US TO A HOTEL. SHE DIDNT STOP THERE, SHE CAME BACK AT 10 AM THAT MORNING AND TOOK US TO GET FRESH CLOTHES AND FOOD. WE CANT THANK THEM ENOUGH FOR SHE DID FOR US. NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE HER WITH EMPATHY AND COMPASSION
I am very proud to know these people so caring so sweet they always help people on holidays so wonderful that there's people like them still out there.
This is such a awesome organization we have a small church in Martinsville In we had a few family's in need of warm clothing and food Durning last season I contacted Kidd's Society and they where so wonderful in helping us out with hats ,coats,clothing and several boxes of food thank you so much for your help. Eva
They helped us with food and Christmas presents. I was able to finally give my kids the Christmas they deserved and I owe it all to them. I will for ever be grateful for them.
The work these people do are non stop. I called them at 4 am yesterday to get my daughter and her son off the streets. They came and picked them up and took them to a hotel room for safety. Brenda has been in touch with her twice already. Thank you for all that you do
What a wonderful group of people that help out Homeless Children and Vets. They provide gifts, clothes, diapers, and food for homeless children. They have blanket drives and other fund raiser to help out Vets.
Amazing Charity that helps homeless Kids & Vets. I have watched them in action. I have seen them provide diapers and clothes to kids.
Amazing people right here. They work non stop to help as many people as they can. We have been kindly helped with shelter food and clothing. She even raised gifts cards some how and gave them to us all well. Thank you so much
These people are a God send. We had all our power shut off, was evicted due to losing our jobs and needed urgent help. They stepped up for our family. We had clothes, food and shelter thanks to them . What wonderful people. Our hearts our indebted to you always Brenda
Donations to this particular charity are tax deductible expenses. These donations can reduce your taxable income and lower your tax bill. At Kiddssociety.net they have no salaries and you can be assured that every dime, piece of clothing, blankets, food, gift cards etc are donated to the homeless vets and kids or applied to counseling and or housing. Think about this when donating to the larger non profits. I have seen the countless hours put in by these people just to do the right thing and pay it forward. I am a donor and have researched them and continue to support the non profits that take NO salaries.......thats a real non profit KUDOS to you and your kids Brenda
brenda,is a very kind giving friend of mine.shes helped me thru thick, and thin.if she gets the funding she needs.im positive she will make a big difference in peoples lifes.she,and her children have a big heart.
What an unbelievable organization. They came to our rescue in time of need. We had lost everything. They were able to provide us with clothes, diapers for our toddler, food, and advice on where shelters were. It was like someone had sent us an angel in our time of need. Thank you again Kidds Society.
Brenda and her kids go above and beyond to help everyone that comes into their life. For what ever reason that is I am not so sure. They say good deeds won't be overlooked and she lives this to the fullest. The dedication of these people are to be commended ! I know that they spend endless hours making brown bag lunches for the homeless vets of Jefferson and Bullit County. They do this with little or minimal funding, usually she pays for it herself. I also am aware of their countless Christmas drives for clothing, toys, gift cards, can goods hats and gloves to reach out to these same communities. They also distribute gifts for the homeless or needy children in Galesburg Illinois where she has family. Brenda holds a very special and dear place in my heart and my families. She is an angel in disguise! Thank you for all you have done! God bless you!
What an amazing organization. I have personally witnessed the efforts they put in order to help Kids and families. They put a lot of time and effort into making sure needs are met. This includes but is not limited to fundraising, food drives, and clothing drives. I have heard a desperate mother call just needing diapers. Not only was she given diapers but she was given clothes also. They put together Christmas gifts each year and personally deliver them. I can not say enough good things about them.
Brenda and her group is absolutely a life saver. They have given us shelter, food and clothing. We cant thank her enough. I sure wish she could find some sort of funding I think she does all this out of pocket. THANKYOU FROM ME TO YOU!
Brenda has dedicated her time and money since 2008 for the homeless children of the USA. She has just recently been asking for help due to the fact she is overwhelmed and just can't fund it any longer out of her own pocket. She donates her time as well as her 2 younger children Callie 12 and Cameron 9. They go to the missions and help serve food and sometimes just to talk to people and listen to them. It has been life changing for her and she has her children right in there with her every move she makes. She has done so many wonderful things for people and never would expect anything in return. AWESOME PEOPLE HERE !!!!!!!!!
kidsindailydistresssociety 02/21/2017
God works in mysterious ways ....Shine on!