Get Involved, World Changer!

Do you want to give hope to children?

Do you think education is key to a bright future?

Do you believe that you can make a change in the world?

If yes, then you are in agreement with Literacy of Love, Inc.

There are many ways you can lend a hand and give some hope, too!       click to share a printable flyer

Art from the Heart

Organize a meaningful service experience with your students.  All you need is a little creativity!

What: Art from the Heart is a silent auction of student artwork based around a common theme to develop a sense of global connectedness and service to make a difference in the world.

  1. Teacher introduces service organization with introductory videos and PowerPointintro
  2. The teacher establishes a partner venue (location of the event)
  3. Develop reason and understanding of the project through the lenses of service and compassion
  4. Teacher models process and techniques; students design and create art based on the theme, inspiration, and chosen medium (i.e. friendship and love; painting, mask making)
  5. The teacher sends an invitation and RSVP.  The venue is prepared with art and bid sheets.  The program is completed.
  6. The event!  The teacher shares experience, objectives, and AFH Video with the audience.  Procedures are explained.  Families bid on art.  Art is presented to the highest bidder.

[one-half-first]Introductory Materials:

AFH Packet Overview

Introductory PowerPoint
w/Before and After Photos of BPS

Sample Invitation

[/one-half-first] [one-half]Sample Program

Video Introduction

Short Commercial for BPS

[/one-half]Bowl-a-Thon

Organize your own bowl-a-thon with a few simple steps!

  1. Pick a location and discuss using the venue for a charitable cause.
  2. Excite participants with LOL videos on Youtube.
  3. Encourage then to share the flyer and pledge sheet with friends, businesses and neighbors. Provide a prize incentive (contact LOL for donation).
  4. Collect pledges prior to event.
  5. Allow group to bowl 2 games.

Click for sample flyer
Need more advice, email info@literacyoflove.com

The Hunger Walk
5k Walk and Run

Organize your own 5k with a few simple steps!

  1. Pick a location and map it out.  Fill out paperwork to reserve a location or register your event (Chamber of Commerce).
  2. Advertise!  Flyers, newspaper advertisements, friends!
  3. Get volunteer help (crossing guards, registration table, bookkeeper)
  4. Recruit, recruit, recruit participants (collect pledges or a participation fee)

Need sample flyers, waiver/registration, and participation/pledge forms?  Email info@literacyoflove.com


Host a Jewelry Party

Sell handmade, exotic Ugandan jewelry and earn some as a free incentive!

  1. Invite some friends over to your house or local venue such as a coffee shop. Don’t forget to advertise on FB.
  2. Provide some simple refreshments (money paid can be taken from total profit and reimbursed).
  3. Friends buy jewelry knowing that all profits build a sustainable future for orphans and employ a widows’ cooperative group in the area.
  4. The host earns free jewelry based on total sales.

Need sample flyers or advertisements?  Email info@literacyoflove.com

OR

  • Contact Cari Matejka to speak to your group, or organization, or preach at your church. Or, share LOL videos from YouTube.
  •  We can even discuss and help your church organize a mission trip to Uganda to see a project you’ve supported and are passionate about come to fruition.