Kids Raise Funds for Children's Hope Chest

This weekend in Scarsdale we spotted Heather Solomon and her children in front of De Cicco's raising money for the 4th annual Recipe for Hope event for the Children's Hope Chest. They handed out snacks and raised awareness and funds for CHC.

The Children's Hope Chest is a local organization that helps children in the community who are suffering from poverty, abuse, neglect and illness. This non-profit organization was started in 2005 and the grassroots mission is simple, for each volunteer or donor who "steps up to help the CHC, another child is helped."

Heather says, "It was an amazing opportunity for my kids to directly support children in their community who are in need of food, warm winter coats, backpacks, school supplies, and other daily necessities. It's a concept my school-age daughter and two sons could really relate to, and they took pride in their efforts to help other kids. Moreover, it was a great day to meet people in our community who were also eager to help others."

Many donators commented. One said, "This is a wonderful thing you're doing, keep up the good work." Heather's son (age 9) asked why people were complimenting them and she explained that they were performing an act of kindness and inspiring others. He looked at her, shook his head up and down a few times and simply said, "cool".

For more information about ways to support The Children's Hope Chest visit their website at www.childrenshopechest.com.