You know, it just seems like our kids have to deal with a lot of serious issues nowadays. Kids killing kids, gangs, drugs, Kosovo... It seems like it never ends. I worry that they may feel helpless as they just watch these things happen.

In speaking with Brian, it occured to me that maybe we could help them to feel like they're not so helpless. I'm interested in starting a neighborhood volunteerism project with the kids. Something where, perhaps, they take action to improve the appearance of our neighborhood (for a nominal fee) and, in turn, give that money to charity. Or something of that nature.

The point would be for them to do something to improve the general state of mankind. That way they learn that they have the power to change things.

Please let me know if any of you are interested in letting your kid/s participate or in helping out with a project such as this.

Thanks

By Barb Cordova

Kids

Barb, I like this idea and think it would be a great idea if kids got involved. My youngest doesn't have a clue yet but my oldest I already talked to and he would like to join this committee. If you are willing to head it up and get the word out let me know I will add it to the Newsletter in here and talk to the person doing Flyers to add it in a Flyer. Maybe they could meet once a month or quarter and have a kid discussion also. Sounds great!

By Brian

Kids' Project

Hi, Barb!

It sounds like you have a great idea. I would be very interested in working with you. I'm sure my kids would like to participate, also. Let me know when you are available to meet.

Have a great day...
Kathie

By Kathie Amabisca

Kids' comittee

Sure I'll give it a go! I think with Kathy's help we can make this work.

By Barb C.