A Good Deed
#11
Bless you all for doing this. It makes me crazy that each school doesn't have a fund for these things. How can anyone let a child sit there without a snack or worse yet, no lunch? And how can we, as a country, justify sending money all over the world when we have kids here going to bed hungry every night? Makes my blood boil.
#12
I worked in a kidergarten room for 6 years as an aide. We always went to the zoo at the end of the school year. Several times the teacher and I would pay for the trip for students because they could afford it. Then her and I would make sure these kids were with us so we could make sure they got the extra things like ice cream, pop corn, feed for the animals. Then in the gift shop we would let them pick out something within reason. Once I had a little boy keep trying to find cheap things and asking if it was too expensive. I usually let them spend about $5.00. I'm sure his family didn't have the money and he was always told things were too expensive. Then I would write a little note on the outside of the bag to let the parents know that I had bought it so they wouldn't wonder where it came from.
#13
Originally Posted by prezzy
We give money to people all over the world and our kids are hungry.
Also remember that there are people who translate "20% of children living below the poverty level" into "20% of children going to bed hungry every night." Not necessarily true.
That being said, bless all of you for your good deeds - you reinforce my perception that QB folks are the nicest anywhere!
#14
Originally Posted by bjnicholson
Originally Posted by prezzy
We give money to people all over the world and our kids are hungry.
#16
Originally Posted by craftybear
that is a very good, thanks for sharing this with all of us
also if you have clothes that you don't wear get them out of your closets and drawers, wash them up and give them to nursing homes, those people love clothes, purses, games etc.
Lets all help others out in need!
also if you have clothes that you don't wear get them out of your closets and drawers, wash them up and give them to nursing homes, those people love clothes, purses, games etc.
Lets all help others out in need!
I hate giving things to Goodwill because they sell them at such high prices anymore. I would much rather give the stuff away and we have a nursing home only a mile from us. I will definitely do that next time I clean my closet out. Thanks for the heads up!!! Duh....smacking myself for being so clueless!!!
#17
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Originally Posted by trisha
Originally Posted by craftybear
that is a very good, thanks for sharing this with all of us
also if you have clothes that you don't wear get them out of your closets and drawers, wash them up and give them to nursing homes, those people love clothes, purses, games etc.
Lets all help others out in need!
also if you have clothes that you don't wear get them out of your closets and drawers, wash them up and give them to nursing homes, those people love clothes, purses, games etc.
Lets all help others out in need!
I hate giving things to Goodwill because they sell them at such high prices anymore. I would much rather give the stuff away and we have a nursing home only a mile from us. I will definitely do that next time I clean my closet out. Thanks for the heads up!!! Duh....smacking myself for being so clueless!!!
#18
Originally Posted by redquilter
Bless you all for doing this. It makes me crazy that each school doesn't have a fund for these things. How can anyone let a child sit there without a snack or worse yet, no lunch? And how can we, as a country, justify sending money all over the world when we have kids here going to bed hungry every night? Makes my blood boil.
I have always felt that if they did away with some things like,...going to the moon, space shuttles....things like that....more of our children could be clothed and fed.
But,,,,I won't get on my soapbox,,,you are all great for the help you are providing!!! God Bless You
#20
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Mabank, Texas
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I think the USA should take better care of it's sons and daughters that protect us and better care of the families they leave behind. We need to really listen to the campain promises of the people we elect to office and vote against those who do not want to support the needs and rights of our service men and women.
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