Great news for Collecting 4 Kenya! Eden and Grayson (my two oldest children) have invited their friends from ECOLE JOE CLARK SCHOOL (in High River, Alberta) to become more involved in their global community. Starting in June, a campaign called PENNIES 4 KENYA will begin. Students will bring their pennies to the school, and everything collected will be put toward sustainable projects in Kenya.
As a special jump start to the campaign, Ecole Joe Clark School has graciously donated this week's funds from the school's recycling program!
During June, I will be going to each classroom and doing a special presentation about Kenya. The children will learn about the culture, communities and people that they are saving their pennies for. It will be a great way for the kids to become more aware of our world, and the beauty and sometimes struggles of the people in it.
As the Canadian penny will soon be out of circulation, this will be a great way to make use of your pennies that will otherwise, soon become worthless. These pennies can still make a difference for children who need it, so let's start looking between those couch cushions and breaking out those penny jars.
LET YOUR PENNIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!
p.s. Special thanks to Mrs. Shannon Colbert and especially Mrs. Peggy Gerrard for all your help developing and carrying out the beginning stages of Pennies 4 Kenya!
*If you happen to be visiting Ecole Joe Clark School, be sure to visit the display case near the front office to see artifacts and photos directly from Kenya.
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