Thanks to the movie Pay it Forward, many people know about Random Acts of Kindness Day. But before Random Acts of Kindness Day existed, there was Be An Angel Day. Founded in 1993, the goal is the same… do something nice for someone. Whether your task is small or large, your efforts will make you an angel in the eyes of the recipient.
There are thousands of orphaned children in Uganda waiting for an angel to make a difference in their lives; children living on the street, struggling to survive and find basic necessities. At Hope for Hearts we provide shelter, food, clothing, a loving home, friends that become family, and most importantly – an education that lifts them from poverty to prosperity. When young adults leave our schools, they go on to live self-sufficient and independent lives free from the burdens of living on the street.
While we may not be able to support every orphan at once, like the famous starfish story, if support Hope for Hearts, you can be an angel to one of these children in need by doing any of the following:
Make a Donation
Large or small, you’re making a difference in the life of an orphaned child in Uganda. Just $25 will feed one child for one month, and a $240 donation provides a year of education for one child.
Buy Kambulagos
Our handmade Kambulagos make a big impact for a small cost. Each necklace is handmade by a woman in Africa, providing them with a means of earning a paycheck. Additionally, all proceeds benefit the orphaned children at our school. Purchase one today for you or a friend/family member and you’ll be supporting independence for women and children in Uganda.
Sell Kambulagos
Do you own a small business with a high amount of traffic? Contact us to see how you can sell Kambulagos to raise money for our cause.
Spread the Word
As a Las Vegas-based non-profit with a global reach, we’re always looking to get the word out about our efforts. Please share our content (including this blog) with your friends on social media, email, etc. From sparking additional donations to sharing our message, you never know the impact a simple share can make.
Stay in Touch
Not ready to be our angel today? Like our pages on social media, sign up for our newsletter, or check back frequently for blog updates. While today gives you an extra reason to donate, it’s never too late to be our angel!
Remember the starfish story? A man walking on a beach sees miles and miles of starfish washed up on the shore after a terrible storm. He sees a young girl throwing the starfish back into the ocean one by one. The man says “Why are you throwing the starfish back in? You’ll never be able to make a difference and save them all!” The young girl picks up another starfish and throws it into the ocean and replies “But I was able to make a difference to that one.”
Be the girl in this story.
With Gratitude,
Cristen
