I would like to thank all who have donated. You have helped us send over 2,000 caring bags, over 10,000 pairs of shoes and over 4,000 stuffed animals in school bags, to help the hurricane victims get reestablished. We are still accepting donations. We especially still need toothpaste, deodorant, socks and children shoes. You can also send financial donations as well. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you. Send donations to...
 A SPECIAL WAY
A personal story
told by Ashlee
For every child who has lost a parent too soon.
For anyone helping a child grieve the loss of a parent through death. With evocative photographs and prose, this book honors the connection between loved ones that does not end with death.
$9.95 plus tax and shipping/handling fees.
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Ashlee Kephart ran with the Winter Olympic Torch on Jan,18 2010 and it was awesome.
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When Ashlee was 11 years old, she gave the gift of music to some very sick kids through a program she called "Music From The Heart." Ashlee, an avid musician, wanted to play violin at the Ronald McDonald house"...so the kids could enjoy the healing effects of music." But she was too young to volunteer. Since she couldn't go inside, she sent the music in without her. She collects and donates CD players, recorded music, even karaoke machines. As a result, the Ronald McDonald House now holds karaoke parties for its patients.
In her young life, Ashlee has already volunteered more than 5000 hours and collected thousands of dollars in donations. Shes always thinking about new efforts like her "Walk In My Shoes" program where she hopes to collect new shoes for kids in need. Along with all of this, Ashlee still spends countless hours playing her violin at nursing homes and senior centers. Why? "Music breaks down barriers and heals communities one heart at a time."
It doesn’t matter how old you are. Ashlee Kephart who started her first project at age 9, leads when there’s a need. Her passion for volunteering began in 3rd grade, when she started working on “Nurse Nancy’s Wish List,” an effort to collect supplies for her school nurse. That was just the beginning...
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 Connecting With Africa
I would like to thank all who donated to our Connecting With Africa programs. We filled two 40 foot containers, one sent fall of 2005 to Kenya and one May 2006 to Liberia, filled with caring bags, clothes, toys, books, household items, furniture, computers, appliances, and even a vehicle. In the spring of 2009 and the fall of 2010, we sent 7 large barrels full of school supplies, books, toys and shoes to the Kids For A Better World Child Development Center in Liberia, which was opened in January 2008. The Center is currently serving over 400 children and more school supplies are needed as well as funding for another building so no child is turned away. We hope to send barrels filled with supplies twice a year; by the end of the year and in the spring. If you would like to donate items or help with the cost of sending these items, (cost of sending a large barrel is around $250), Send donations to...
*Kids of all ages can help send barrels full of school supplies through our "CHANGE FOR CHANGE" program. Kids can collect coins to help change the lives of the children in Africa by putting jars in businesses, churches, schools or ask for change when they go trick or treating. We will recognize all contributions on the website, and we welcome pictures of you with your cans. Our goal is to raise $750 to send 3 barrels.
*We also have a new sponsorship program where you can sponsor a child for $35 a month or a one time gift and you will receive pictures of your sponsored child and get updates and letters from them.
See Smiles for a picture of children at the new Kids For A Better World Child Development Center in Liberia!
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“If you put your mind to it, anything can happen.” —Ashlee Kephart |
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Kids For A Better World empowers youth to make a difference by offering volunteer and educational opportunities for local and global youth, to learn fundraising, volunteerism and corporate responsibilities, and encourages the empowerment of youth, by educating them in starting their own community initiatives.
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