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Kids With A Cause receives correspondence from individuals around the world who believe in our cause and want to help. It is because of this desire to make a difference in the lives of less fortunate children, that "Helping Hands" was created. This allows everyone to do what they can and to help...and there is no cost to participate!
Here's how "Helping Hands" works:
You simply complete the Enrollment Form, if you are interested in joining us and lending a helping hand.
You may also send or email a photo, if you would like us to post it along with your name on our web site.
You will then receive a monthly email newsletter from Kids With A Cause that highlights our "Helping Hands" and describes the charitable activities others have done to make a difference. The newsletter will also include pictures and special articles about the work of Kids With A Cause...and why your "Helping Hands" are so important to us!
You may be selected, as one of our "Helping Hands", to tell your story in our newsletter as a feature article and inspire others to do what they can to help, too.
You will also be eligible to win some unique Kids With A Cause gifts from our "Helping Hands" drawings that will be held each month throughout the year. (Remember, there is no cost to join.)
The best part of "Helping Hands" is knowing that you are part of a group that cares.
We are proud to know that you are willing to lend a "Helping Hand" and we thank you for your support.
Please click here to sign up and join us in our mission of bringing hope and happiness to children in need.
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Hey Everyone,
It's your Special Correspondent. Renee, and a special time - - summer time - - to get everyone involved and motivated to lend a "Helping Hand!" For those of you who don't know about "Our Helping Hands", I am happy to tell you all about it.
"Helping Hands" is a way for individuals around the world to help others who are less fortunate in any way they can. This help and support can be in many different ways, including volunteering time, helping with events or creating fundraising opportunities. Then each month, two recipients are chosen (based on what they have done to lend a "Helping Hand") and I conduct an interview so that I can write an exciting article to post on our website for all to see. I also hope it inspires people who read it, to participate and lend a "Helping Hand", too.
As we roll into the beautiful summer months, I thought that it may be helpful to put some creative thoughts and ideas into the article and see what great things are "Helping Hands" participants decide to do.
For those of you who tune in and read my articles you know that there have been some amazing people doing amazing things to help Kids With A Cause continue to bring hope and happiness to children in need. Lending a "Helping Hand" can be really easy and so much fun! So for those of you who might need some inspiration, I thought it might be helpful for me to share some experiences and ideas on how you can lend a "Helping Hand."
One thing that I always tell people is that no matter how big or small of a contribution you make to help others, even a little, helps a lot. Sometimes the simplest ideas and littlest things can be the most fun and make a big difference to someone in need. So, here are a few examples for you to think about:
1. You can have a fundraising event and invite lots of people. There can be music & entertainment, a drink & snack stand or even a raffle! The proceeds you raise can be donated to Kids With A Cause and help someone who really needs it.
2. Another fun way to raise money is to hold a movie night and invite some of your friends. You can have it at night or even during the day and choose a movie that you can all watch. You can have snacks and drinks that you would normally have at a theater such as candy, popcorn, soft drinks, water and lots more. You can even include healthy snacks such as veggies & dip or a fruit salad. You can charge a small "donation admission" fee and the proceeds would go towards our "Helping Hands" program. Sounds fun doesn't it?
3. Do you enjoy sports? Well you can hold a fun sporting event whether it's soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey, or whatever other sport you like. You can have drinks and snacks and have a small "player donation fee" as well as ask anyone who comes just to watch to donate to our cause, and you will have "Sports With A Cause.
4. Do you like to dance, act or even sing? Well this can also be a fun way to lend a helping hand. You can set up a show like a talent show, or a concert, or even act out scenes to your favorite movie scene. Sell tickets, set it up inside or even out in the backyard on a nice day with chairs and props and it will be a great experience because it's fun and best of all, it can help many who are less fortunate.
Also for younger kids, you can do easy and fun shows like a puppet show, a song you learned at school, or act out a little play for the grown ups to enjoy!
5. Take advantage of hot days and set up a drink stand. Make lemonade, juices of different types & colors, get some plastic cups, a table, a colorful sign, maybe some cookies or treats and make it a fun day of fundraising.
Another great outdoor event is a barbecue. You can get your family to help you with this. Make it a block party and involve the community or you can just do a family event if you wish. Get some hot dogs, hamburgers, or anything else you want. Get grown ups to do the barbecue while you serve drinks and entertain your guests as you tell them about "Helping Hands" and Kids With A Cause.
Wow so many great ideas on how you can have fun and do your part to lend a helping hand. It can be really easy and simple. Whether small or big or in between doesn't matter, the important part is learning how to help those who need it.
Now that you have all these ideas, you can start lending a helping hand and having fun. Be sure to let us know what you have done and even send us some pictures. I love hearing all the stories of people helping, so be sure to let us know. I will make sure your story gets featured in one of our many articles, which highlight two special helpers each month.
With that said, I am off to tell my friends about our "Helping Hands" program and I think I'll plan a little fundraising as well. Oh, I just thought of another great idea - tell your friends and family about "Our Helping Hands" too, and let them know they can easily join by visiting our website and filling out the Enrollment Form. Remember, it's free and we can all do our part to lend a helping hand to children in need.
Until next time readers, be good, be safe, keep helping and keep smiling!
XOXOX.
Renee
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