We had a small parade on Bainbridge Island recently, as the entire studentbody of Ordway Elementary School marched down Madison Avenue. Four hundred kids walked unbowed from the weight they were carrying in their backpacks.
Their destination was Helpline House and their mission was to deliver the food they carried. The Kitsap Sun reports that the kids augmented the dwindling supplies in the Helpline food pantry with over 1,300 cans.
It's great to see the kids help, but it's even better for them to make the trek and see where the food goes, and to get a sense of the need. Some of the kids at the school self-identified as recipients of Helpline, and they shared how much it means to them to have the help available. These kids, too, gave back.
We live on an affluent island, for the most part, but tough times can strike anyone, through illness or job loss or divorce or unexpected events of other kinds. Sometimes there is simply more need than money.
Our schools, our families and our churches practice a mighty generosity. When I look at the library, the swimming pools, Helpline, and other organizations, I'm proud and grateful for the culture of giving we enjoy here.
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