Passing Generosity to the Next Generation
While the school-aged members of our community might not have the means to donate to charity, Giving Hearts Day is a great way to introduce them to community involvement and teach about kindness. From elementary to high school, students in our region are joining the movement in many ways like wearing red on Giving Hearts Day, or volunteering as a class.
Jenny Olson, a local parent, sponsored GHD gift cards for her child’s first grade class. The response was overwhelmingly positive. She says, “I was blown away by how eight- and nine-year-olds immediately thought beyond themselves. They didn’t choose to give to the local sports teams they may be a part of. They chose to give to causes that represented people they knew with a real need. Several kids, without hesitation, immediately chose to direct their dollars to Gigi’s Playhouse, because one of their classmate buddies has Down syndrome. To see them so easily and quickly take that opportunity to celebrate, lift up, and embrace their classmate was touching.”
Giving Hearts Day 2023 is Thursday, February 9th. KFGO invites you to give, learn and be a part of the biggest fundraising day of the year!
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