Empowering youth to practice gratitude and connect with their community
Leader
Laylah Allen
Location
cuyahoga county cuyahoga county, OH 44146
The holiday program further supports The Missing Link’s organizational mission of equipping our youth with tools and skills to address trauma and lead productive lives. Continuing with our work to provide opportunities for social connectivity and practice using practical coping skills to deal with the stresses of the pandemic, The Holiday Giveaway empowers youth to experience the joy of giving back to their communities while receiving complimentary gifts during the holiday season.
Youth will participate in a group zoom-style meeting for a session focused on practicing gratitude. Students will be provided with an art kit to create postcards and cloth masks for community distribution to Mothers of missing children in Cuyahoga County.
Target: 45 High School students in Cuyahoga County. Students must be at least 15 years old to participate, as we are intentionally targeting the demographic that have surpassed the age limit associated with Toys for Tots (which services newborn to 14 in Cuyahoga County).
Outcomes:
Physical Donations Accepted:
December 1st - December 11th
December 16th -17th
December 19
December 20-22
This Holiday Giveaway is important for many reasons: