The Children’s Comforting Yard (CCY).

 

 

For those that may not know CCY is the charitable organization that partial proceeds from F.P.R. go towards.

I checked my email inbox today and found some pictures from CCY. At first I wasn’t sure if I wanted to post the pics of the kids at Children’s Comforting Yard.  I didn’t want to perpetuate the whole Sally Struthers,  woe is me, poor African child(ren) image(s) that many people see via late night infomercials. Although these children are not that image, I just didn’t want you to feel a sense of pity.

Yes, through my line and with your help we are raising money to help these kids but it should not be because we pity them, it should be because  we are inspired by their future potential and possibilities. For these kids to go through as much as they have and still smile, laugh, play, sing, and dance. It’s truly amazing. What I like most about this program is that they promote the arts and allow the children to explore their creative side. Here in the U.S. we are struggling to keep art programs in our public schools, so to see an organization in Liberia, West Africa value the importance of the arts is wonderful.