Miss Lori and The CAMPUS Kids find strength in CHARITY.

Miss Lori's CAMPUS Kids — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:49:46 +0000

This has been a tough year for so many people. The economy has put many families under the water line, making the holidays a difficult time to handle. But in a time of powerlessness there is still a way to feel powerful, charity. No matter your situation I truly believe there is always something you can share with someone else, even if it is just your time. Teaching our children this is incredibly important, not only for building of their moral character, but as a tool for their arsenal of coping skills. The CAMPUS Kids and I often donate our talents to various events and organizations. It gives us great joy, giving others great joy through song and dance. All of the shows that I personally do here in Chicago with WTTW are free to the public. Because, at this time in particular, I do not want to be one more thing that a parent has to say “no” to their child about. Every time we reach out a hand to help another stand tall in this storm, the stronger we get as a society, and the brighter our collective future will be.

SMILE On!

Miss Lori

“At holiday time many people speak of ‘Charity’. What is your definition of ‘charity’ and how do you think it is best taught to young people like yourselves?”

Abi age 10~
Charity to me means giving to those who are in need. My family gives toys and clothes to different charities several times a year. I give to charity through my school during the year.

Tess age 9~
Charity is when you do nice things for people. This year we are GIVING Santa gifts, like some hand-warmers to keep him warm. They teach us to be good to others in school, and at my temple. My mom especially is always telling us we have to do things for others.

McKenna age 11~
I would define charity as helping people who don’t have much at all. Like volunteering your time to help the needy. I try to get as much volunteer work in as possible. I’m in a club at school that is specifically for volunteer work. If you don’t have any clubs at school, you can do anything to help your community. Make dog treats for a local dog shelter, make blankets for a local nursing home. Practically anything! The best part of volunteering is that you get this great feeling afterwards, a feeling like I just made these people happier.

Elita age 9~
To me charity means to give as a good deed. It’s important because then we will learn to do it and tell our kids. And it will keep going on and on!

Kyra age 11~
Every Thanksgiving, my family and anyone visiting us all receive three pieces of corn dry, colored corn. Then a bowl is passed around the table, and we say something that we are thankful for for each kernel as we place them in the basket. It’s a great way to remember our blessings. This year, my family and I are going to the McDonald’s Thanksgiving day parade for the first time, and since it is the first time I’ve ever lived in a big city, it’s the first time I’ve ever been to a big Thanksgiving parade. I would like to start doing that every year.

Ava age 11~
Charity means that you give from the heart to the less fortunate. The way I learn about charity is by helping a group called Hephzibah Children’s Home. I think that it is best to bring it up by talking to kids saying that you can make a difference by helping people.

Jaedyn age 6~
Charity is helping people that can’t help themselves. I know Mckenna cut her hair and donated it to make wigs for people with cancer last year. I donate my clothes to the Salvation Army. That’s a charity.

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Miss Lori and The CAMPUS Kids find strength in CHARITY.