During this special holiday season our class has decided to give the gift that grows. We will be raising money to buy an animal or a share in an animal to help end world hunger through Heifer International.

Through our giving millions of people who were once hungry will be nourished by milk, eggs and fresh vegetables. Families who for generations knew only poverty will be building new homes and starting businesses. Children who once headed out to the fields to do backbreaking work will be heading into schoolrooms to learn to read. And people who never thought they’d be in a position to help someone else will be experiencing the joy of charitable giving.

Each recipient of an animal will be “Passing on the Gift,” which means they agree to share the offspring of gift animals with others in need, making them equal partners with Heifer in the fight to end world hunger. Families will be trained through Heifer International. You’ll be helping families lift themselves out of poverty and help others in their village to sustain themselves.

What greater gift than to teach our children to reach out to those in greater need. I have asked the children to each donate a dollar or more towards the animal we will purchase or buy a share in. If you know others who would like to give to help out it would be greatly appreciated.