“We believe every child, no matter their age, can experience the joy of giving,” says Erin Kruk, co-lead of 100 Youth Who Care, a new initiative created by 100+ Women Who Care Northumberland.
Fellow co-lead Rebecca Verbeem adds, “Kindness is contagious. When one young person does something good, others follow.”
Modelled after the 100+ Women Who Care collective giving movement, the youth program invites children and teens to make a difference through simple, everyday acts of generosity. Free downloadable activity kits are available at 100womennorthumberland.ca/100-youth, offering creative ideas such as hosting a bake sale for charity, collecting school supplies, or writing thank-you notes to local helpers.
Beginning on World Kindness Day on November 13, young people in the community are invited to take part in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, running through to December 13. Youth can register online, complete acts of kindness, and share them with the goal of celebrating a collective 100 acts across Northumberland County.
Proceeds from all 100 Youth Who Care fundraisers will support the Youth Fund, and those who wish to contribute financially can make a donation through the 100+ Women Who Care Northumberland system. All funds will be pooled into a dedicated 100 Youth Who Care Fund and granted to youth-focused charities and projects in the region. A teen leadership group, called the Kindness Crew, will help review applications and decide where funds are shared — ensuring youth play a hands-on role in giving back.
“100 Youth Who Care helps young people see that they have the power to make real change,” says Nicole Beatty, also a co-lead. “It’s about planting seeds of compassion that grow into a lifetime of giving.”
Youth, families, and schools can sign up for the challenge and download free resources at 100womennorthumberland.ca/100-youth.
100+ Women Who Care Northumberland is a collective giving group that brings women together to make a big impact through small, simple acts of generosity. 100 Youth Who Care extends that spirit, empowering the next generation of changemakers in our community.
Author: Pete Fisher
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