Families, here is a special message from University UMC member Kristi Smith:
Would you like to engage your children in a simple, fun service project while they learn from home? Would your kids enjoy knowing that their artwork is helping others?
Our family’s nonprofit,
Kids Coloring for a Cause
, is creating a slideshow of happy artwork for electronic distribution to nursing homes/assisted care.
Many of these facilities have closed their doors to visitors due to coronavirus concerns, but we can still create a bright spot of community connection by sending them a stream of electronic images to enjoy.
TO PARTICIPATE:
- Make art! Kids can draw, paint, color a page from a favorite coloring book, arrange stickers on a page, sculpt with Play-doh, build with Legos or toy train tracks, cross-stitch an image, model a costume they’ve created, find things outside and make a collage – whatever would inspire your child and bring joy to a community.
- Take a photo of the art! Include a message saying "I made this for you" or "I'm thinking of you". If art is signed, use only first names. Your child could be included in the photo, but remember: this art will be shared on social media or websites.
- Send the photo to Kristi! Text (919-699-2803) or email (kristijsmith@yahoo.com) by April 3. Sending a photo of the art gives us your implicit permission to use that photo.
We are grateful to live in a community of children and adults who seek to help one another during challenging times. Thank you to all! Kristi Smith
