MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Oct 17, 2013) - (Family Features) Use the excitement of Halloween to encourage children to contribute to a worthy cause. From holding a spooky bake sale to hosting a car wash in costume, your kids will love these fun ideas for giving back to their community.
Ghoulish Giving at School
This Halloween season, talk to your kids about helping their peers around the world by supporting the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. The organization is launching its first nationwide "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF School Challenge," designed to help elementary school educators teaching children about the needs of their peers in other countries. Winners will get the opportunity to travel abroad to see programs for children in action.
"Teachers play an essential role in supporting UNICEF's work each year through the Trick-or-Treat campaign," said Caryl Stern, president and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. "This year, the campaign's partners also include HSN, Inc., Key Club International, American Airlines and Coinstar. We want to recognize teachers and our partners for their tremendous efforts in helping to positively impact children's lives around the world."
Beyond the classroom, there are many ways for kids to get involved. Here are some other ideas for children to help out with causes important to them:
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