Hershey, Pennsylvania, is not only home to the leading manufacturer of Chocolate products in North America, to an amusement park and to Chocolate World attraction, and to other delights, it’s all home for Mr. Hershey’s kids!
Milton and his wife, Kitty, were unable to have children of their own, so they decided to start a home for orphan boys. Today, the vast complex of homes and schools serves the educational and family needs of over 1,200 children. It’s a wonderful continuing memorial to the Hersheys and their desire to use their money to help others. The Hersheys were philanthropists. Maybe you’ve come across that word before. Philanthropists are people who use their money to help others less fortunate than they…
You too can be a philanthropist. Buy one less candy bar a week and put that money in a special “Philanthropy Jar.” By December holiday time, you’ll have enough money in your jar to buy a toy or something else for a child in need. The money in your Philanthropy Jar will help you touch someone’s life. It’s a great start.
3. the serving of a sovereign, state, or government in some official capacity
The opportunities to be in service are quite large; we only need to look to our schools, churches, and civic organizations. Here is a reference to a resource for kids & teens: http://www.servicelearning.org/resources-kids-and-teens
“Children are my passion and I believe that everyone can make a difference in their lives. Our young people are curious, eager to learn, and need the guidance of mentors who care about their development. After all, they are our future and we must someday depend on their leadership. We hope to encourage an environment of dignity, responsibility, and a commitment to treat others as we wish to be treated.” - Rosa Parks, 1987
Commemorating the establishment of the Rosa & Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development
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