A Comment

There are plenty of reasons to help struggling schools and children who are in need of various resources. Often parents, many who have jobs and are working, simply don't have enough money left over after paying for food, shelter, clothing, etc. to buy the supplies that their children need.

Primarily, the students need some help, simple as that. When people challenge me about 'why bothering to help?' I think to myself, just how is a 4 year old or a 7 year old suppose to provide for himself or herself? There is no way that people this young should be left behind with regard to not being fully equipped to attend classes.

I have also seen a plenty of students and schools who are disregarded or shown little concern by the central bureaucracy within the school system. It often seems as though those who most need the help, get the least assistance. Whether it is intended, or not, this is a simple and sad truth. I have seen in various parts of the country. This is another good reason for pitching in to aid those who have very real needs. I am tired of the truly deprived getting 'walked upon.'

Our charity also likes to pitch in because we know our efforts offer the parents, teachers, and other school personnel some sense of pride and belonging. It gives these people a ray of hope that the children they work with are important and aren't forgotten. They knew this already but our efforts reinforce this sentiment.

Though I think we do as much as we possibly can, there is a need to expand our efforts and reach out to more students. With your help we'll do just that!

Many thanks,
Dick