I've had the great honor to represent our charity in dozen of schools in Chicago and around the country. I've learned much and one of the many lessons I've been taught, by those in need, is to listen. Hear them out, listen to their concerns/problems and let them tell us what their needs are. Just to send some supplies to the children, which they might not need, is in many respects a waste.
The point is this...allow them to tell us which 'bootstraps' are most critical. I have learned that Music and Art programs are some of the vital areas where there are almost no resources and where the teachers and students, alike, desperately want to participate. I've seen children put crayons in their hands and others give a trumpet or saxophone a try. And one result is always the same...a smile!!
Dick
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