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“Digital learning,” “social distancing,” “home-schooling” and “e-learning” are our new buzz words during the uncertainty of COVID-19 – as schools have closed, work-from-home becomes the norm and organized social/academic and sports activities have ceased (for now). As we’re all trying to manage the new daily cycle of work, childcare and academic learning – we’re also […]
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One of the many things that I love about Kids Boost is that it gives kids an outlet to make a difference during crisis or trauma. When the world seems confusing or a bit upside down, kids have the innate desire to do something to help. During this crazy and confusing time, Kids Boost is
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“By being yourself you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” – Edwin Elliott When I think of all of the kids I have had the privilege of coaching, I think of how incredible it is that these kids had the bravery to do something about a cause important to them.
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Last Sunday at church, I was handed a reminder about an upcoming food drive for a local food pantry. It contained a “wish list” of items along with information about who will benefit from the donations. I’ve always loved a good canned food drive. It’s a simple yet effective way for families to help other
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For many of us, the beginning of another year brings excitement for a fresh start. Our heads buzz with where we hope the year will take us with our health, our work, our travels or our personal lives. But if you’re anything like me, many a New Year’s resolution has started out strong in January but fizzled
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It’s everywhere. A bag of M&Ms on the floor. Starbursts on the kitchen counter. A Twix wrapper under the couch cushion. I even found a 3 Musketeers in the shower. It’s officially the week after Halloween and we are on the verge of a sugar coma. So what do we do with all of this candy?!? I
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Let’s help kids catch the kindness bug this summer!
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For years, my son was my right-hand-man at meetings. He was the master cotton candy maker at events. He was the clean up crew and the cupcake eater at check presentations. Since day 1, my son, Parker has been immersed in Kids Boost. For years he asked when he could do a project. I purposefully
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Kids Boost empowers kids to give by providing $100 in start-up money, a one-on-one coach and resources to turn their money into more for a charity of their choice. Many years ago, I heard Andy Stanley speak and this quote has always stuck with me: “Your direction, not intention, determines your destination.” I constantly have
$140,000 for more than 55 nonprofits. HUGE, right?!? Can you even imagine what the impact could be if we could empower 256 more kids? On average, our Kids Boosters raise about $1750 for wonderful causes all over our community. 256 kids, averaging $1750 a project would yield $448,000 for nonprofits! Not only that, but those
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