Inspire Kids

www.InspireKidsProject.com

WHAT:

Mission: To have a positive effect on our future by inspiring today's youth with the magic of photography. 

Let's face it. Children are our future. The following quote makes sense. "It's easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" -Frederick Douglas. 

I will be running free photography workshops that will instill positive character traits like self esteem, confidence, and creativity in young people. 

HOW:

I am asking for your help to raise enough money to buy entry-level DSLR cameras for the students to use during these workshops.

The cameras will be used as tools to teach the kids how to express themselves and impact others with their photography. 

Please help me with my cause. I will use the money to purchase 8 cameras, most likely refurbished DSLRs, to run a class of 6 students, with two cameras as back-up. 

If extra money comes in, I’ll be able to advertise the program, build a web site, and impact more kids. 

Eventually, I'd like to expand the program to include regular, after-school sessions.

I want to provide  the kids with a supportive environment that shapes them into becoming productive adults. 

WHO:

Initially, I am offering  single workshops to kids ages 9-13. The kids will be chaperoned by their parent and together they will learn photography as a team and strengthen their relationships. 

In the future the program can be expanded into other age groups. 

WHY:

We are a society dominated by visual input everywhere we go. Some of it is good. Some of it is bad. Whether it's a cell phone, the internet, television, or a billboard, images are everywhere.  Photography impacts all of us, everyday, in many different ways. 

I've been a portrait photographer and sports coach to young  people for over 30 years. I want to do something that affects our future positively. 

Let's give today's youth the skills they need for a better tomorrow for themselves and for all of us.  

I would be so grateful for your help in making a difference in the lives of these young, impressionable people.

Thank you.
Bruce

p.s.  If you aren't able to donate at this time, that's okay. Can you help by sharing or posting on Facebook?