For many kids Halloween is about getting. Getting a new costume and of course getting gobs of candy. But this is also a good time to teach your kids about giving. Giving to other kids. Trick- or- Treat for UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) is a program that does just that.
UNICEF works in over a hundred countries providing health care, clean water, nutrition and education to families and their children. By being a part of this fundraiser, kids can help other kids all over the world.
Interested in creating your own fundraiser? There are many ways to participate including, bake sales, read-a-thons and collecting pennies. One child asked guests to his birthday party to bring donations instead of birthday presents. Another group of students wrote a book of poems that they then sold and donated the proceeds to UNICEF. But the original fundraiser is the “orange box”. If you’re going door to door you can pick up a box at one of the local UNICEF offices or download a canister wrapper. If you are hosting a party, you can also have a box for donations as well.
Once you have collected the money you can send it to them in a number of ways.
(1) Donate online using a credit card.
(2) Call a toll-free number and donate over the phone, also with your credit card.
(3) Send a check or money order to the UNICEF office.
(4) Take your money to a Coinstar machine. Your money will be counted and sent for you (you’ll receive a receipt).
Last year several schools raised over $10,000 in donations for UNICEF! This could be a great idea for your child’s school as a year-long fundraiser. Or perhaps your family and friends may want to get together and form a fundraising committee. It’s a great way for kids to learn about helping others.
For more information, visit their website here.
For more Halloween information see also:
Halloween Safety Tips
Five Safe Alternatives For Halloween Activities
No Sew Halloween Costumes