Welcome to Change Agents - Kids!
A program designed to educate, inspire and empower children to create positive change in their lives and the lives of others!
Information from Other Sources
The benefits of actively fostering children's charitable impulses are enormous. Besides helping counter the overdeveloped "gimme" impulse, it gives kids a powerful boost in self-esteem to realize they can make a difference in someone's life. "And as corny as it sounds," says Patricia Schiff Estess, a New York City writer and the author of "Kids, Money & Values," "when you help a child help others, you are helping to create a better world.“ -CNN
According to developmental psychologist Marilyn Price Mitchell, children who perform acts of kindness experience increased wellbeing, popularity and acceptance among peers. This, in turn, leads to better classroom behaviour and higher academic achievement. -TheConversation.com
A child's imagination, when paired with experiential learning opportunities, can be a powerful tool to confront global issues in new and innovative ways. - Fortune
“People who engage in kind acts become happier over time,” says Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, a professor at the University of California, Riverside. Why? “When you’re kind to others, you feel good as a person—more moral, optimistic, and positive,” she says. -LinkedIn.com
Frequently Asked Questions
As a parent – am I required to send items in with my student each week?
No - the session dues cover expenses for activity material. You will be notified in advance of the community project and are welcome to provide donations related to the cause (i.e. canned food for a food drive, gently used books for a book drive).
If there is a cause our family feels strongly about, can it be added to the agenda?
Although the sessions are carefully planned out in advance – we welcome input from families on causes important to them. We are constantly adding to our library of lesson plans and are happy to incorporate causes that benefit member families in future lessons.
How can I be involved in Change Agents with my child?
We have several volunteer positions and position openings. Please contact us at info@ChangeAgentsKids.org if interested in participating in these opportunities.
What organizations do you currently support?
Our current roster of supported organzations includes Nourish Now, Pet Connect Rescue, Interfaith Works and Make a Wish. This list continues to grow.