Trick or Treat for UNICEF

I'm organizing a great fundraising opportunity for the kids at church. It's called Trick or Treat for UNICEF. UNICEF provides emergency aid, health care, food, clean water, school supplies and more to children in developing countries. I'm excited for my kids to be able to help less fortunate children while they run around getting candy. Here's an example of the things that UNICEF can provide for small amounts of money:

$.28- Four boxes of crayons
$.13- a book bag
$3.00- a blanket
$4.09- 10 ready-to-eat nutritional supplements
$3.00- a tee shirt
$3.80- a water filter

The amount of money that one would pay for a latte could ensure that children have safe water to drink. There are so many things that we take for granted. In light of the economic situation that the U.S. is facing, it's sobering to think about the millions of people who have it so much worse EVERY DAY. Each day is a struggle for many families to find enough to eat. I realize what an amazing situation I am in that I have the opportunity to stay home and teach my children, while many people are unable to provide their children with any formal education whatsoever. We are all so very fortunate- even in our worst moments.

Our group has it's own web page for collecting donations. If you can help even a little, please visit here. Remember that every little bit counts. What can you do without today?