Three Ways to Help Children Succeed


Did you struggle to make it from your childhood to the life that you enjoy today? Do you sometimes think about kids growing up in a much tougher world today and what they may struggle with as they try to succeed? If so, you have the compassionate heart needed to make a difference for children who may one day impact the world in a positive manner. There are three ways you can use your resources to help children enjoy success in life.

1. Sacrifice your time.

If you can spare just one hour each week, you have the time to read with a child who struggles in school or help serve food at a homeless shelter. If you have more than one hour a week to spare, you are a dream come true for many community service projects in your area.

Think about your community and the organizations trying to make a difference for children and families in your area. Call them up and you will see how excited they are to bring one more person aboard, regardless of how much money you have in the bank.

2. Start a community program in your area.

Do you have a special talent or are you successful in a certain area of business? What you know could help parents find jobs, and those jobs have a direct impact on the lives of underprivileged children. If you have something that you can teach others, think about starting a community service project. Start small, but expect amazing things to happen with time.

3. Show your financial support to an established program benefiting children.

If you don't have the money or time to start your own community outreach program, consider financially supporting a program that is already in existence. If you want to reach beyond your local community, you can donate to a program like Sing for Hope. This program brings the joy of the arts to children who would otherwise never learn to express themselves through dance, song and other artistic expressions.

Everyone has something that they can give, and that includes you. If it isn't time, then it is probably financial support. If you don't have a dime to spare, then you may have an hour to spare. Think about how you can give back, and then make an effort to do it today.


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