Only recently have I seen what great things social media can do! It has become a fun hobby of mine and at times very addicting. I never thought of myself as a social media butterfly; in fact, I never thought I would have a Facebook or Twitter account, among others that I have recently joined. I have to admit, I really enjoy keeping in touch with friends and family that I haven't talked to in years.
Now, let's look at another aspect of social media. Helping others has become global. Americans or the United States are not in a box, just looking out for the needs of each other. It's bigger than that. This world is bigger than that. Using Twitter, it reaches those in United States, Australia, Canada, France, etc. It's about awareness and then doing something about it. It's about finding a cause that is important to you...and being willing to give a little of yourself.
I have always had a soft spot for animals, domestic and wild. One of my greatest causes is for protecting all animals, for preventing cruelty to animals, and helping them when I can.
My newest passion has to do with children and schools. As an elementary school substitute teacher, I have been to over 30 schools in the last few years. I have been to the wealthiest of schools, with the best and newest technology and to the poorest or lowest income schools. There are some schools where teachers have three years worth of supplies just sitting in the classroom. And there are some schools where teachers are bringing in their own pencils/crayons, or students are sharing supplies and books. If every teacher that has been blessed with an abundance of supplies would give one box or more to another school, a school that is in need, many good things would start to happen. Teachers sharing their wealth would start to make changes that would greatly be felt by those young students and their families. Like the saying goes "It takes a village..."
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