Free the Children is a great cause but maybe it's not the one for you. Maybe you love animals, check the volunteer opportunities available at your local animal shelter. This mornings edition of Canada AM featured a story about a woman that opened up her farm to horses that had been abandoned or abused. Her adoption of horses evolved into an adoption of all sorts of farm animals.
Are you passionate about building or architecture? Maybe there is a local building in your community that needs a face lift! Perhaps there is a park or playground that could use a little spring cleaning.
Telemiracle just wrapped, the Terry Fox run is coming up, training for the MS Bike-a-Thon has likely started and the United Way Day of Caring is in the final planning stages. Maybe you like organized events that are fun way to spend a day and give back. Is there a school or community committee that can use your help?
Are you concerned about the environment and the legacy we are leaving for generations to come? Maybe that's your cause! Check out the CBC site One Million Acts of Green and 350.org to see what some of the current environmental issues are.
It doesn't matter what your issue is, what matters is that you care enough to try and make the world a better place. Remember what Ghandi said: "Be the change you want to see in the world".
Share your issue! One lucky student will receive a a copy of the book "The Making of an Activist" by Lekha Singh & Friends afterwards by Craig and Mark Kielburger. Reply to this post with what you are doing and why! Or send us an email @ credendafreethechildren@gmail.com. Remember, you just need to tell us what you are doing and why it's important to you! Good luck!
Keep on keeping on,
The Credenda Free The Children Student Group
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Stay tuned for info on our upcoming auction and keep working on raising funds for our school vs school challenge. A big thank-you to Tom German and the other teachers that are helping with the Credenda Free the Children auction. Start thinking abuot your donation today!
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ReplyDeleteI am currently working with the students on "Free the Children" but in my own time I am a committee member of The United Way's GenNext in Regina. It's a group for people ages 19-35 and we support and fund raise for the United Way which gives to many community organizations focusing on the core communities and vulnerable people in Regina (each city had its own branch). I think it is an important cause because it looks out for people who might not be able to look out for themselves (children, seniors, etc.). Plus, it's tons of fun belonging to the group and it makes you feel good knowing you are giving back and sharing your privileges!
Thanks!
Megaen