Stichting Leergeld Hollandsche IJssel

Founded in 2007, Stichting Leergeld Hollandsche IJssel is a charity based in Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands working on children & youth, poverty & hunger, education.

Stichting Leergeld Hollandsche IJssel is a volunteer-run foundation founded in 2007 that works in the municipalities of Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel and Zuidplas. It helps children aged 4 to 18 from families with financial difficulties take part in school, sport, cultural and social activities that other children take for granted. Support is provided in kind or by paying clubs and suppliers directly, after an intake in which trained volunteer advisers visit the home and check household income and debts. Eligible families can apply for items such as bicycles, laptops, school supplies, online learning tools, sports and music club fees, and birthday boxes. The foundation also reports structural obstacles it encounters to the municipality and Leergeld Nederland, and seeks volunteers, donors and partners. It is part of the national association of local Leergeld foundations and holds an ANBI status.