In the News
County of San Diego · April 15, 2014
On April 15, 2014, Chairwoman Dianne Jacob and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors commended Passion 4 K.I.D.S. “for their outstanding service, leadership and commitment to children in the region” and declared the day “Passion 4 K.I.D.S. Day” throughout San Diego County. The proclamation was presented by Supervisor Dave Roberts.
U.S. House of Representatives · April 8, 2015
On April 8, 2015, Congressman Darrell Issa of California’s 49th District wrote to Charles and Linda “to personally recognize your family’s philanthropic efforts to touch the lives of children all over the United States,” adding: “The work that your organization Passion 4 K.I.D.S. provides for young children is remarkable.”
California State Senate
Charles and Linda were honored to receive the California Heroes Award from the California State Senate for their work with children in need.
7 stories about Passion 4 K.I.D.S. and “our” kids.
The San Diego Union-Tribune · December 2020 · Newspaper
By Karen Pearlman
Passion 4 K.I.D.S. raises funds to replace the heating system for Chuck and Penny Hauer, who care for 18 special-needs adoptees in Rancho San Diego.
The San Diego Union-Tribune · March 18, 2016 · Newspaper
By Teri Figueroa
Charles and Linda Van Kessler hand the keys of a 2008 Jetta to Terri Lynn Torres, a Vista single mom facing brain tumor surgery who had lost her car.
Grandparents.com · 2015 · Online
Charles Van Kessler is one of five grandparents featured for changing lives, from his years in a World War II orphanage to founding Passion 4 K.I.D.S. and helping Baby Izaiah.
The San Diego Union-Tribune · December 20, 2014 · Newspaper
By Pam Kragen
How Passion 4 K.I.D.S. surprised the Takayanagi family with a handicapped-accessible van and Christmas presents for Taisei and his sister, Hana.
The San Diego Union-Tribune · 2014 · Newspaper
A profile of Charles and Linda Van Kessler and the families Passion 4 K.I.D.S. helps, from Baby Izaiah to children across San Diego County.
The San Diego Union-Tribune · December 16, 2013 · Newspaper
By Pam Kragen
Baby Izaiah’s parents on “The Dr. Phil Show,” and how Linda Van Kessler kept his story in the public eye.
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