No matter how you define "family," volunteering together benefits your family, community, and the nation at large. The FamilyCares program, generated by Points of Light Institute, helps to promote compassion through hands-on family projects that help others in need.
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FamilyCares "Bored" Game Giveaway
It is the middle of summer- are your kids bored? You can turn their boredom into a family project by giving summer toys and games to kids in shelters through the FamilyCares Bored? Game Giveaway (as in "Are you bored?"). By gathering items, creating activity books, decorating the packs or boxes, your kids will use their creativity and time to think about other children who may be even more bored then they are!
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FamilyCares Caring Camp Collection
Your family can help children in need or children with life threatening illnesses who attend camp on scholarships by collecting items that they can use at camp.
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FamilyCares Back to School Backpacks
Is your family shopping for school supplies? Did you know, there are millions of kids whose families cannot afford to buy school supplies? Your family can help kids in your own community or school, by putting together a FamilyCares Back to School Backpack or donating school supplies.
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FamilyCares Author Interview - Jenny Friedman
Jenny Friedman has wrtiten The Busy Family's Guide to Volunteering for families who want to volunteer but can't seem to find the time. Her book incluldes an extensive list of resources, sample projects and ideas to help time-pressed families find a way to contribute to their communities together.
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