Partnering with Feed the Children to H.E.L.P.
Looking for a way to give back to the children in your community? Precious Moments’ newest philanthropic partner, Feed the Children, helps at-risk children in so many ways. Founded in 1979, Feed the Children is one of the largest charities based in the U.S. with the mission of providing hope and resources for those without life’s essentials. With an accreditation from the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance and a 4-star rating from GuideStar Exchange, Feed the Children's programs and network of partner agencies outreach was approximately 5.1 million children and families in the U.S. in fiscal year 2017 alone.
One of the many ways this organization is making an impact is encouraging “Backpack Build” events through their Homeless Education and Literacy Program (H.E.L.P.) The backpacks are filled with school supplies, books, toiletries, and nutritious snacks so that the children who receive them can attend school with confidence. Since the 2006 Feed the Children has distributed more than 967,000 backpacks to American children who are at-risk or homeless. We invite you to explore the idea of hosting a Backpack Build within your organization. Whether you belong to a Precious Moments Local Club Chapter, church group, P.T.O., sports team, or business, uniting for a cause can strengthen your organization through team building and increase morale. Most importantly, you are making a real difference!
To host a Backpack Build, contact Michael Murphy at (405) 945-4084 or email Michael.Murphy@FeedtheChildren.org to schedule a date, time, and place. Feed the Children asks that you give them 3-4 weeks’ notice before your event. Each full backpack is a $20 tax-deductible donation (minimum order of 100 backpacks.) Shipping and handling are included. The retail value is more than triple that, around $65, but the cost is kept down through generous gifts from donors, plus donations and discounts from corporate partners. Your organization chooses who gets the backpacks you build! You can give them to children or programs your organization already supports, or our friends at the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children & Youth can help you find children in need in your community. The Backpack Build program is just one more way Feed the Children is making a difference in our communities. Remember, when you purchase special Precious Moments Feed the Children products (like the Giving Plate featured on page 15) or make a direct donation to Feed the Children, you are helping to continue programs just like this! To give a backpack and change a life, visit www.FeedtheChildren.org/Backpacks.
Each backpack contains needed school supplies, children's books, healthy snacks, and hygiene items like body wash and toothpaste! (Items may vary based on the donations received.)
Photos courtesy of Feed the Children
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