Brief History of the National Continental Societies, Inc.

 

Continental Societies, Inc., an international public service organization dedicated to the socioeconomic and cultural welfare of underprivileged children and youth, was founded in June 1956 and incorporated nationally in 1972.

Continental Societies Inc. embraces 42 chapters in 17 states in the Continental USA, District of Columbia and Bermuda and is continuing to grow. Through our Five-Point Programmatic thrust. HEER Health, Education, Employment and Recreation, Continental women internationally strive to adhere to the humanitarian precept of sharing with those in need. Nationally, regionally and locally, Continentals have created innovative activities while they volunteer their time through outreach programs in youth centers, schools, pediatric wards, homes for the delinquent, mentally retarded and emotionally challenged youth.

Continentals volunteer innovatively through tutoring, mentoring, after school programs, apparel donations and Walk-a-thons. Mentoring programs are a major component of the Continental approach.

All programs and projects are financed by benefits given annually, in addition to grants and corporate sponsored donations. In the past 5 years, Continentals Societies, Inc. has served over 1 million children and youth. Dynamic leadership and membership committed to serve and make a difference has enabled the Continental Societies, Inc. to gain national and international recognition as one of the foremost leaders in improving the quality of life for children.

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