We could all use a better day sometimes. Recently, a Littleton teacher’s day was made better thanks to Office Max and MomItForward. The “A Day Made Better” program is wrapping up this week as it has spanned the country, surprising teachers with huge boxes of classroom supplies and some with $1,000 gift cards! Their lofty and worthy goal is to put an end to teacher-funded classrooms.
Mrs. Suzanne Speir of Ralph Moody Elementary in Littleton Public Schools received her surprise on Tuesday, September 29. Barb Likos, the local representative for Mom It Forward, made arrangements to deliver the box. Ralph Moody’s principal, Doug Andrews, with thrilled with the presentation and full of “thank yous” to all involved.
Mrs. Speir was nearly speechless, but told us, “I never win anything!” She was extremely gracious considering the disruption to her classroom.
Of course, the children in Mrs. Speir’s first grade class might have been the most excited of all. They couldn’t wait to dig through the box bursting with markers, folders, pens and pencils, push pins, and much much more.
Mom It Forward (MIF) is an organization based on a simple principle: together, moms can make a difference. By partnering with organizations like Office Max that support cause driven marketing campaigns, MIF can reach a greater number of moms, children, and communities. Our very own Mile High Mamas recently partnered with MIF and A Day Made Better at the Warwick Hotel on September 10. Bloggers and friends joined together to donate items to the program as well as collecting monetary donations. And poor us, we even had fun doing it.
As always, Mile High Mamas is working to make the most of our influence. The greater Denver area, and really all of Colorado is our playground. So why not make it a better place? We enjoy the schools, parks, museums, activities, and natural wonders… so we strive to make great things happen in those places! And that is what A Day Made Better was all about. And yes, we made great things happen!
So in the meantime, consider what you can do for your local classroom teachers. A simple gift of extra paper, crayons, or paper towels can cost an individual less than $10, but when added together they make a significant difference in what our teachers are paying out of their own pocket.
Keep coming back to Mile High Mamas to see what other great events can get you connected to other moms and other outstanding projects in your community. We’re busy. We’re tired. But we’re also vibrant and brilliant. We’re capable and available.
We can make a difference. And yes, we can make each day better.
Guest blogger Jenna Hallock tries to keep life simple: love like you mean it, laugh like you are enjoying it, and stand up for what you believe in. She lives in Littleton with her three favorite people in the world: her husband Mark and kiddos, Zoe and Elijah. She can be found blogging at Mom In Progress.
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