My name is Ryan. I am twelve years old and in the sixth grade. I am a very fortunate child. When I heard about the Children’s Attention Home, I knew I needed to help those children who have lived in terrible situations.
When I was ten, my Aunt gave me an article from People magazine about a girl named Hannah. One day in the winter, Hannah was walking down the streets of her town with her Mom. Hannah saw a homeless person with no socks or shoes. She asked her Mom if she could give the man her shoes, but her Mom convinced her that they wouldn’t fit the man. From then on she collected socks and shoes for the homeless in her community. Hannah inspired me to help my community also.
Over the past two years, I have collected over eight-hundred pairs of socks for the Children’s Attention Home through my church, RMC Ministries, and also my first year, Northside Elementary School of the Arts helped, too. Wal-Mart, in 2009, and Target, in 2010, have generously matched the monetary donations that I received.
I hope to continue my charity, Spring Into Socks, in future years and also hope to inspire someone in a city far away just as Hannah has done for me.

                                                                                                                                   4/25/10

Dear CAH,

I learned about you at my church, RHCC, and decided to help. My name is Annelise and I'm in 3rd grade. I raised $185.00 by running a concession stand at a cub scout derby. I also plan to dedicate a dance to your kids at our church talent show. It's called "Dear Mr. Jesus" and it's about child abuse. I'd like to learn more about how I can help.

Love,

Annelise