We just attended a lunch at the Westin that was a yearly fundraiser for the Alexander Youth Network. Not knowing much about the organization, we were definitely interested to hear more....and wow...what touching stories. Stories of abuse, neglect and turmoil - whether emotional, mental, or physical, or all of the above. Kids that have been to over a dozen foster homes before they are 10....stories of kids that have lived on their own before they are a teenager, having no one to turn to. Stories of a child being shackled to the bed in a hotel room for hours/days as his parents left to hustle drugs and who knows what else.....stories of how that same child witnessed his mother overdose on drugs and because he was shackled to the bed, could do nothing about it...not even reach the phone to call 911. That same young boy who I just described was able to participate in the Alexander Youth Network system, and recently visited them to show them what he had done with his life.....now, a marine serving and protecting our country. What a story.
I urge you to educate yourself about this organization, and others of the like. I often take for granted the fact that I grew up in a loving and caring home with 2 parents and never wanted for food, clothing or shelter.
Everyone on this planet deserves a chance, especially small children who are under the controls and constraints of parents that are lacking proper parenting skills.
It was our honor to monetarily donate to this life changing cause and we hope to soon volunteer there.
Life is too short to wait to make a difference. Won't you consider giving back today?
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