Have you ever thought about how many kids in your own community that might not have access to basic personal care items? Things like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soap are supplies that we take for granted. Thanks to the SIMPLE Giving program by Champions for Kids, it is simple to give kids in your community the resources they need to thrive.
“I participated in this program on behalf of Champions for Kids and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own.”
Champions for Kids
Champions for Kids makes it simple to give children in local communities the resources necessary to grow up healthy and happy. Helping others does not have to come in large doses and certainly doesn’t require a huge financial commitment. Champions for Kids seeks to ignite generational change by fostering a ‘habit of giving’ among youth and parents in America. Their programs are a wonderful way to teach your own kids to have a heart for giving and helping others.
SIMPLE Giving
SIMPLE Giving is a Champions for Kids program that makes it simple for you to help kids in your community. This program is amazing because in nearly 1,400 Walmart stores across the country, there are donation sites that make it incredibly easy to help kids in your own community.
The donations will go to children in the school district in which the Walmart store is located. I love the local aspect of this program, and it feels great knowing that we are helping our own neighbors in such a simple, yet impactful way.
Did you know every year students in the United States miss more than 51 million hours of school due to dental-related illness? In fact, tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, and if left untreated, it can affect children’s ability to eat, speak, learn, and play.
You can participate by simply purchasing and donating toothbrushes, toothpaste and hand soap at your local participating Walmart from March 22 through April 7. If your Walmart store is participating, simply purchase personal care items (such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soap) and place them in the purple donation bins at the front of the store after checkout. To see a list of participating stores, click here.
To help children stay healthy and avoid missed school days, Champions for Kids is teaming up with Colgate for a SIMPLE Giving program to spread the importance of healthy oral care habits. Colgate will be donating $100,000 of oral care products to help children in need.
Remember, all of the donations go to children the school district where the Walmart store is located. This ensures that your efforts truly touch the lives of families near you.
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Do You Teach Your Kids How to GIVE?
Have your kids participated in community service or donation drives like this awesome SIMPLE Giving program? Children are always watching us, whether they are 2 or 12. Set a good example and see how happy they are to help others.