For me, it will always be all about the children. I’m interested in learning more about any organization or event that benefits children across the world or in local communities. That is why I’m happy to share this information with you–Champions for Kids.
Champions for Kids works to mobilize millions of people (= YOU!) to improve the lives of children across America and beyond. Their goal? To mobilize 20 million by 2020.… let’s help!!! YOU can help change the life of millions of kids, for generations to come.
Did you know:
Nearly 17 million children in the United States struggle with hunger.
Every year an estimated 25,000 young people “age out” of foster care. Who is there to support them?
15.5 million (or about 20.7%) of children in the United States live in poverty.
Teachers report one out of four children do not have access to basic eye and dental care.
GET INVOLVED! Make a difference. Learn about the Champions for Kids Simple Service Project: Energizer Light Up a Life. The simple idea? Put together a care kit for local kids! Keeping children safe is always important, especially in the winter months when it gets cold out and kids have greater basic needs.
70% of power outages in the U.S. are weather related. Over 9 million children suffer from non-fatal injuries each year, and accidents are the leading cause of death for children. Dangerous weather events cause hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries every year. The Center of Disease Control recommends having a kit ready in preparation for any emergency that may arise.
What can you include in your kit? A flashlight, batteries, water, food, first aid supplies, personal hygiene items, bandaids, tissues… maybe a fun item or two to remind kids to just be kids!
Next week I’ll be joining the cause. I’ll be one of millions. I’m putting together a kit and donating it to a local organization that helps children – a school, shelter, or religious organization, for example.
I’m excited to go pick out items for my Care Kit and make the day of a local organization! Will you get involved? Next time you’re going to the grocery store, pick up some extra items. Take your own children along when you go to donate to show them how important it is to help others – pay it forward! Gather your family, friends, co-workers… get them involved, too! After your participation, simply report back to Champions for Kids.
Let’s be one of millions, let’s make a difference – one day at a time, one person at a time. It all adds up. Find Champions4Kids on twitter and facebook and find Energizer on twitter and facebook!
*Some things I learned about my hometown of Rochelle, IL (what do you know about where you live?):
~almost 30% of those over age 25 never finished high school
~12.8% unemployment
~we’ve had 6 major disasters declared by the president (floods/storms, blizzards…)
~12.4% live in poverty (14.9% of children live in poverty)
*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. All opinions are my own! #EnergizerCFK #CBias #ChampionsForKids
I think it is so sad the number of kids that have to worry about where they will lay their head every night! Great mission!
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This is awesome! I can’t wait to see who you make your donation to. I love these simple service projects! It’s sad that this is necessary (very sad) but its great that organizations like Champions for Kids exist to help to guide us. And Energizer is such an amazing company already, it is no surprise that they would sponsor this!
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This really is a great project to be involved in, I can’t wait to see what you did with your kit!
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[…] Emily at Baby Dickey includes facts from the Center for Disease Control in her post about Energizer and Champions for Kids Light Up a Life campaign. She notes that 70% of power outages in the United States are weather related. Emily is making an emergency kit to help a local children’s organization. Emily shares how easy it to create your own winter emergency kit by picking up extra supplies when you’re out grocery shopping. See how Emily decides to create her kit at Baby Dickey. […]