News from Children for Children

For more information contact: Sara Garlick, 212-850-4170

“Make A Difference” Fair in Carroll Park

Community mobilizes to make a difference—with hands-on service projects for kids.

BROOKLYN, NY (07/30/2008; 0830)(readMedia)-- Children for Children (CFC), a not-for-profit organization, in partnership with People to People's Student Ambassador Programs, will mobilize hundreds of volunteers to carry out more than 25 service projects, all in one park, all in one afternoon of music, popcorn, games, and youth activism. All are invited to participate in this free community fair, completing projects appropriate for all ages (as young as 2). Come plant a flower for a senior citizen, paint a mural for a local school, or make a "peace bracelet" for someone affected by domestic violence.

"Through our monthly volunteer events like this, Children for Children hopes to make a lasting impact on New York youth and encourage all to become leaders in their own communities," said Maggie Jones, Executive Director of Children for Children. "Partnering with programs like People to People allows us to make a far-reaching impact, uniting children and youth of all ages, from diverse backgrounds, in a fun community-service environment. We invite youth, families, schools, and community-based organizations to help us make this a meaningful day and prove that children and youth have the power to change the world."

"Last year, our students provided over 116,000 service hours," said Jeff Thomas, CEO of People to People Ambassador Programs. "We're excited to continue our mission of creating global citizens with great organizations like Children for Children."

CFC's events mobilize young people to identify and address community needs through service, helping to put them on a life-long path of civic engagement. CFC's young leadership team, the Children's Action Board (CAB), which offers children ages 5 and up the chance to volunteer, will kick the fair off with a 1:00 picnic.

Location: Carroll Park, Brooklyn NY (on Carroll Street between Smith Street and Court Street)

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM

For more information about local CFC service events or to get involved, please contact: Children for Children, Sara Garlick, 212-850-4170, www.childrenforchildren.org

About Children for Children

Children for Children mobilizes the energy, ingenuity and compassion of young people, beginning at an early age, to discover their power and potential to solve real world problems through volunteer opportunities and service-learning programs that instill a lifelong commitment to service.

About People to People

People to People (www.peopletopeople.com) provides premier international educational travel opportunities for students, athletes, and professionals. Enjoying hands-on experiences, meaningful education, and community service opportunities, more than 300,000 students and adults have traveled and connected with people and cultures around the world. President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded People to People International in 1956. For the past 50 years, the organization-along with its educational travel programs-has carried on Eisenhower's mission to foster "peace through understanding."