When I was at Toys-R-Us today I noticed UNICEF Trick-or-Treat cardboard boxes at the checkout.
Although I remember a few kids trick-or-treating for UNICEF when I was a kid, I never really knew what it was about.
So I researched it today when I got home. The history of UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat campaign per their website:
Good ideas often have humble beginnings. Such is the story of "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF," which started in 1950 when a group of young trick-or-treaters went door-to-door on Halloween with their pastor in Philadelphia. At each door, they not only opened their bags for candy, but held out empty milk cartons to collect coins for children in need overseas. They collected $17 and sent it to UNICEF. The result was much bigger than those children ever imagined.
Today, Halloween means more than candy, costumes, ghosts, and goblins. It means vaccines, clean water, and improved nutrition for less fortunate children. It means educating our children about the importance of multi-culturalism and community values. "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" is a full-year program that provides youth leadership opportunities even after Halloween.
Since 1950, "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" has been responsible for bringing new meaning to Halloween. Through the years, the children of the United States have raised more than $119 million to help build a better future for children around the globe.
So when trick-or-treat night comes around, don't forget to have some change ready by your door so you can help out the kiddos who are trick-or-treating for a cause.
Although I remember a few kids trick-or-treating for UNICEF when I was a kid, I never really knew what it was about.
So I researched it today when I got home. The history of UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat campaign per their website:
Good ideas often have humble beginnings. Such is the story of "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF," which started in 1950 when a group of young trick-or-treaters went door-to-door on Halloween with their pastor in Philadelphia. At each door, they not only opened their bags for candy, but held out empty milk cartons to collect coins for children in need overseas. They collected $17 and sent it to UNICEF. The result was much bigger than those children ever imagined.
Today, Halloween means more than candy, costumes, ghosts, and goblins. It means vaccines, clean water, and improved nutrition for less fortunate children. It means educating our children about the importance of multi-culturalism and community values. "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" is a full-year program that provides youth leadership opportunities even after Halloween.
Since 1950, "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" has been responsible for bringing new meaning to Halloween. Through the years, the children of the United States have raised more than $119 million to help build a better future for children around the globe.
So when trick-or-treat night comes around, don't forget to have some change ready by your door so you can help out the kiddos who are trick-or-treating for a cause.
Wow!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF was still around. GREAT POST! La
I didn't know they still did that either! I should tell my daughter about it...it might not be too late for the kids to take that on..if not this year-maybe next. Great post- Diana
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Pam! My kids would love to do something like this:)
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