2021
Little Ark Foundation Is Established
Little Ark became a registered nonprofit in the United States and the Philippines, laying the foundation for the work ahead.
Changing the Childhood Cancer Journey
Removing the everyday barriers that make it difficult for children to continue treatment, one family, one journey at a time.
View Our ImpactA Journey Built on Hope
Follow the milestones that shaped Little Ark Foundation's growing support for children and families throughout treatment.
Journey chapters
Little Ark Foundation Is Established
March 11, 2024
Our Journey with National Children’s Hospital Begins
Little Ark signed its Memorandum of Agreement with National Children’s Hospital and immediately began providing housing, meals, and transportation to help families stay close to treatment.
November 11, 2024
Care Cart Launches
Ruru Madrid donated the Care Cart to Little Ark Foundation, launching a program at National Children’s Hospital that brings free meals and drinks directly to patients and caregivers during long hospital days.
December 1, 2024
More Room to Care
Little Ark moved into a larger condo unit, increasing its bed capacity and giving children a small space where they could play.
March 31, 2025
Hope in Transit Arrives
Senator Raffy Tulfo donated Little Ark’s first dedicated patient transport vehicle, providing families with safe and reliable rides to treatment.
September 30, 2025
LAF Center Opens
The LAF Center opened inside National Children’s Hospital, giving children a place to play, learn, and enjoy activities while waiting for treatment.
November 15, 2025
Finally, A Home
Little Ark moved into a bigger home closer to NCH, allowing us to welcome more families and support them throughout treatment.
Growing Impact
TOTAL PROGRAM OUTPUT
47,881
Our cumulative impact from 2024 through 2026 YTD.
Combined services and program outputs delivered by Little Ark Foundation across Housing, Transportation, Meals, the LAF Activity Center, and Care Cart.
Housing
Bed nights provided
8,597
2026 YTD: 4,703
974 in 2024 | 2,920 in 2025
Transportation
Families transported
3,681
2026 YTD: 1,395
520 in 2024 | 1,766 in 2025
Meals
Hot meals served
17,400
2026 YTD: 13,914
570 in 2024 | 2,916 in 2025
LAF Activity Centerat National Children's Hospital
Children served
1,214
2026 YTD: 441
47 in 2024 | 726 in 2025
Care Cartat National Children's Hospital
Meals distributed
16,989
2026 YTD: 9,116
1,132 in 2024 | 6,741 in 2025