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Smarty SHARE: Party With a Purpose

*Photo provided by Hope Haven.

In my 14 years of parenting, one aspect I have yet to master is the dreaded birthday party. There’s the cleaning — if you’re hosting. The entertainment — and subsequent cost. The food. And please, let’s not forget the treat bags. Kids who attend your party will have fun. With any luck, your child will remember the party and then you’ll spend the next 364 days trying to one-up yourself.

Here's A Little Food (Pantry) Etiquette

*Photo provided by Loaves & Fishes

 

 

“I don’t know if you have ever experienced this, but no food, especially for your kids, that is the scariest. I can’t describe the insecurity of it. No lights? Use candles. No heat? Put on extra socks and a sweater. No food? That’s another story.” - Leonisa Adams, Loaves & Fishes pantry volunteer and former client

 

Feeding families can be expensive and the thought of children being hungry is truly terrifying.

Why Should I Give a SHARE?! featuring Florence Crittenton Services

 

It’s no secret that teenagers make mistakes. They forget to turn in homework assignments, stay out past curfew and sometimes they’ll get a free pass to detention.

 

In some cases, there are teens who find themselves in grown-up situations. For teenage girls, it can mean becoming a mom before getting their high school diploma. Whatever the cause of their situation, at the end of the day they’re still kids and we should treat them with love and compassion.

 

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