The original Kids Helping Kids® campaign

For more than 60 years, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has served as the original Kids Helping Kids campaign. In 1950, children across America were inspired to collect coins for UNICEF to aid children abroad enduring the after-effects of World War II. It was not just a charity effort—it was a call to end the needless suffering of their more vulnerable peers around the globe.  Since then, for generations of Americans, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has been a powerful way to make a difference in the lives of the world’s children.

Link:  http://youth.unicefusa.org/trickortreat/About/

For the tenth consecutive year, our First Church children are making a difference by participating in our own annual UNICEF Fundraising Campaign during October! Please read on for more information about UNICEF and upcoming activities at First Church.

What is UNICEF?

UNICEF (the United Nations Children's Fund) is a global organization that saves kids' lives in over 150 countries by providing clean water, nutrition, medicines, education and aid in emergencies.

Areas of UNICEF focus:

1.  Child survival, nutrition, and development.

2.  Basic education and gender equality.

3.  HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in Children.

4.  Protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse.

5.  Advocacy and policy analysis.

Link:  http://www.unicef.org/whatwedo/index.html

Examples of current initiatives:

• Working to reduce child mortality in Somalia (which currently has the highest rate in the world).
• Life-saving assistance to flood-affected children in Pakistan.
• Working with governments to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and support policies for inclusive education.
• Working to extend the influence of the ‘Paris Commitments' to protect children from recruitment and use by armed forces or armed groups.
• Work to make immunizations available to children worldwide to protect against preventable illnesses and deaths. 

2011 UNICEF Campaign Schedule

First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, Religious Education Program

Sunday, October 9:  Kick off:  Intro in Children’s Chapel for 1-4^th grades

Sunday, October 16 - Craft Day in First – Ninth Grades (excluding OWL)

Sunday, October 23 - UNICEF Bazaar to be held in Max Otto Hall immediately following the 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Services. Come support our kids as they sell their hand crafted items and baked goods to raise money to help children around the world!

Sunday, October 30 - Children are invited to Trick Or Treat for UNICEF during coffee hour (older kids may want to choose between collecting or giving coins)

Sunday, November 6- All Boxes returned. Celebration in Children’s Chapel

2011 PROJECTS (CRAFTS/BAKING) FOR EACH CLASS.

1-2 Grade at 9:45 & 11:15 a.m.

Craft:  Glass ornaments

Bake Sale:  Chex Mix or Puppy Chow

3-4 Grade at 9:45 & 11:15 a.m.

Craft:  I "heart" UU Key Chains

Bake Sale:  Rice Krispy Squares or Easy Pretzel Treats

5-6 Grade at 9:45 & 11:15 a.m.

Craft:  String/ribbon Bookmarks

Bake Sale:  Cookies

7 Grade at 9:45 & 11:15 a.m.

Craft:   GOD's Eyes

Bake Sale:  Muffins

8-9 Grade Pillars at 9:30 a.m. only

Craft:  Origami boxes and frames

Bake Sale:  Muffins

Senior High

Craft:  To be determined by class

Bake Sale:  Brownies or bars                                             

NOTE: RE Class Bake Sale assignments will be distributed by email and in class. If you miss yours, please choose a recipe of your choice to make with your family. Wrap items to sell for $1.00 at the Bake Sale on October 23.