Last week we launched our Small Gifts = Big Change campaign asking for small donations that will help us get kids in need and at-risk things they need to learn and grow.
Simple things like ready-to-eat weekend food, basic school supplies or necessary clothing. You’d be surprised at how many kids come to school lacking these essentials. How can a child focus on learning when they’re hungry or are the butt of jokes because of what they’re wearing?
One fourth-grader we helped recently was coming to school in adult sized work boots – they were the only shoes he had. A skinny nine-year-old wearing size nine boots he couldn’t even tie. Needless to say, he was made fun of, couldn’t play at recess, couldn’t participate in PE class. With money funded by small gifts Communities In Schools was able to purchase a pair of sneakers for the impoverished youngster – a $17 purchase allowed him to run, jump, and most importantly smile like all young kids have the right to do.
Seventeen bucks made all the difference – helping him become joyful, fulfilled and more engaged at school. Seventeen bucks… how about it?