Rough Edges patrons thank our young volunteers for the meals
So lovely to know that tonight there were vulnerable people enjoying the meals prepared by our volunteers and reading the cards prepared by children and young people in our programs. Thank you from the patrons of Rough Edges!
What an achievement by Oran Park Anglican College students
We finished last week spending three wonderful days with this dynamic troupe of volunteers from Oran Park Anglican College! 39 young people who over 3 half days helped 5 charities by preparing 609 meals and packing 200 boxes of clothes to be sent to vulnerable people....
So wonderful to host the Youth Advisory Council team!
We loved welcoming ACYP NSW Advocate for Children and Young People Youth Advisory Council as guests to our program in November, thank you Gareth Ward for being part it all .. and the great promo! Click the following link to watch the team in action:...
What an effort from Yr 6 Newington College students!
What a seriously amazing group of polite, fun and very hard working Year 6 NewingtonCollege boys. One class of 23 students did a week's worth of clothes sorting in just 2 hours for our wonderful charity partner Thread Together. The other class made 135 meals which was...
School programs are back!
We are back delivering our school programs! We began with a record 200 meals cooked from our Urban Challenge groups!! Bec and Paul from our team were mighty pleased with the marathon effort that yr 10 students from Richard Johnson Anglican College prepared for...
Congratulations to our GROW students!
A very special day celebrating 20 young people from Youth Off The Streets as they graduated from our GROW program with a special luncheon. They have completed an 8 week program with Kids Giving Back that provided food to over 800 people sleeping rough on the streets...
Cook4Good – After School sessions have begun!
Today marked the first afternoon program for teenagers. Making Friendship pies... a symbolic start for this new program! For more information & to book: https://tinyurl.com/C4GServiceLearning2020
Congrats to Yarrie Bangura!
So proud of Yarrie Bangura. Yarrie has been a long time friend and supporter of Kids Giving Back and presents at some of our programs. Read more about her achievements here https://www.unrefugees.org.au/our-stories/how-it-feels-to-meet-your-hero/
“It is good the kids care about us” – Rosco
Last night 40 patrons at a street kitchen in Darlinghurst enjoyed the delicious meals made by the 5 families who attended our Cook4Good program yesterday afternoon. More meals will be distributed Monday night to patrons at Central through Will2live. In a world that is...
The Ripple Effect
And that my friends is the ripple effect... We will love sharing this with our kids from Youth Off The Streets who made the meal through our Grow program! Inspiring them to see the positive difference they can make in the lives of others. This program is funded...
Thanks Harris Farm!
If you keep seeing the photos of the fruit and veggies we are using in programs we are purchasing them from Harris Farm Markets! The team there have been amazing with easy online ordering and home delivery ( with super easy tracking and great insulated bags!!) AND...
Watch our Warm4Winter campaign on Channel 7’s Sunrise
We were so thrilled to be interviewed on Channel 7's Sunrise morning show about our Warm4Winter campaign. Our CEO Robyn Monro Miller and Young Ambassadors Adam, Skye and Leon did a wonderful job! Click here to view:...
Dave Sharma MP – talks about Kids Giving Back
Kids Giving Back is loving the opportunity to share our mission!Bill Crews chatted to our CEO Robyn Monro Miller last night on 2GB 873 - Sydney Talk Radio and on Friday Dave Sharma MP spoke about the success of our work during COVID-19 in Parliament with our new...
Warm4Winter campaign – help keep someone warm
Today we’re so excited to launch #Warm4Winter, our new fundraising program! Our Warm4Winter campaign will support the distribution of beanies and hand warmers to Sydney’s homeless population. Kids Giving Back is partnering with Tasmanian supplier, Mongrel...
Care2Share – Penpal Program – start whenever suits!
Help relieve social isolation for the elderly and bring happiness to their day by registering to become a PENPAL!
If you like writing letters or messages, making cards and drawings this is a great activity for you.
We will assign an elderly person to you who is currently living in residential care or living on their own to become their penpal.
Each week over the next 3 months, you will send cards, drawings or letters which will be received by that person.
Care2Give – 2020
Care2Give is a new opportunity for families and children to “give back” during this time of crisis in the community for the METRO – SYDNEY area.
Kids Giving Back is working with charities to identify needs of organisations and individuals. We have a range of groups with specific requirements. The opportunity exists for volunteers to collect from their pantries or purchase required items and assemble a care pack. Volunteers can then drop to the nominated vulnerable person or organisation in need.
16 teen volunteers needed, age 14+ for Special Olympics Sydney East Inter Club Competition
Date: Sunday, 26th April 2020Location: Des Renford Leisure Centre, Cnr Robey Street & Jersey St, MaroubraStart and end times: Two shifts - 12midday - 2pm OR 2pm - 4:30pm. 8 volunteers per shift, to work in pairsYour jobs: Selling raffle tickets, handing out food...
Message from Robyn (CEO)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2019 was a BIG year for
Kids Giving Back,
- we delivered 230 programs
- worked with 7,748 volunteers
- prepared 27,378 meals
- welcomed 24 new schools
- tripled our corporate volunteering
Puppets created and donated to children living in shelters and affected by bushfires!
They stitched, glued, drew, laminated, designed and packed! Our Kids helping Kids – School Holiday program had 30 wonderful young people aged 8-16 yrs busy creating 60 puppets, 2 puppet theatres and 30 activity packs! All to be donated to shelters for homeless families and young children in bushfire affected areas.
Our Helping Hands for the Homeless program made a big difference these School Holidays!
Wow! Our Kids Giving Back team crashed all our records in our Helping Hands for the Homeless – School Holiday program on 14th January 2020! A total of 308 items prepared – 258 nutritious meals and 50 care packs for people living rough on the street. Will2live came and collected all and distributed to some very grateful people. Thank you to all our wonderful young people who worked so hard!
School Holiday Volunteering for Teens 15+ @Foodbank
20 TEENS needed to help feed hungry families and volunteer at Foodbank NSW & ACT (in NSW) for Youth Volunteer Day.
WHEN: 23rd January 2020
TIME: 8am – 2pm
WHERE: Foodbank NSW & ACT Distribution Centre, 50 Owen St, Glendenning, NSW (Blacktown area)
YOUR TASKS include:
– Sorting of mixed food, grocery items and fresh produce
– Packing of Emergency Packs
– Packing of Charity Food Orders
– Assist in stocking shelves
Special friendships were made at our Connect4Good with HARDA program!
Our first session of the Connect4Good HARDA program got off to an exhilarating start as kids teamed up to support one another while rock climbing and caving!
Families make lunch for Asylum Seekers these School Holidays
10 generous families made lunches for clients at the Asylum Seekers Centre. They included Sta and his mum Eve; Inbar and Shaya along with Mum, Idit; Saoirse and Iona with Mum, Catriona; Jake, Jesse and Lili with Mum, Virginia.
Volunteers 14+ for NSW Children’s Week Picnic
The NSW Children’s Week Picnic will be held in the beautiful Botanic Gardens on Sunday 20 October from 9am till 2pm and Kids Giving Back will be there supporting the event as volunteers!
If you are aged between 14 and 18 and would like to join the Kids Giving Back team on the day helping with activities and organisation, email us for more details.
Beautiful dog toys were made by generous kids
participating in a Kids Giving Back program to sell at Ruff Sleepers’ fundraising event. Ruff Sleepers do an amazing job at taking care of homeless people’s pets. Read more about their incredible work http://ruffsleepers.org
Climate Change is inspiring young people to take action
and last week's Climate Change Student Action Day is just one example of this. We support young people in a range of ways to make them feel empowered and give them a voice! In having supportive conversations with young people why not look together at the UN...
The 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards NSW & ACT are now open
Do you have someone to nominate? The awards acknowledge, encourage and promote the positive achievements of all young people in NSW & the ACT up to and including 29 years of age. No achievement is too small (or big!) and ALL young people should be applauded for...
It was “lights, camera, action”
on Saturday as we filmed a segment for Channel 7’s Sydney Weekender program. Due to hit the airwaves in early 2020 we are looking forward to spreading the word about our mission to create the next Generation of Generosity!
4 X October School Holiday programs to make a difference SIGN UP NOW!
CONNECT4GOOD - THE POWER OF PLAY - 8yrs+ incl teens Full day program Please join us as we make and teach kids about the positive effects of puppet power! We will also be making toys for pets living in shelters and pets belonging to members of the homeless community....
TEEN VOLUNTEERS age 13+ to assist with Facepainting
for Rotary’s Big Dig Treasure Hunt and Family Fun Day – a great day of pirate-themed family fun
WHEN: this Sunday, September 15
WHERE: Newport Beach
TIME: 9am onward, timing is flexible so please let Nicola know what hours you can assist
Make lunches for Asylum Seekers Centre clients – school holidays
UDATE: PLEASE NOTE, ALL POSITIONS ARE NOW FILLED, HOWEVER WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE HAPPY TO BE LISTED AS BACK UPS SHOULD WE HAVE A CANCELLATION HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERING 6 families (min. age 5+) to make & serve lunches for Asylum Seekers Centre clients...
Happy Indigenous Literacy Day!
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is empowering children to tell their own stories..... in their own languages. The ILF has been able to give out books to 280 remote communities nationally, cultivating a love of reading and celebrating the joy, excitement and power...
It’s team Kids Giving Back’s turn..
doing something we enable families to do each holidays - make and serve lunches for clients at the Asylum Seekers Centre! And we're all glowing after our truly rewarding day 🌞🌻 Turning back the clock… when we started Kids Giving Back 7 years ago one of our very first...
Beautiful morning to be giving back to others..
..and spending time with people you love!Must be Cook4Dignity day!! ❤️
URGENT DONATIONS NEEDED!
The Exodus Foundation needs your help for donations of canned meat, instant noodle cups, canned soup, and canned spaghetti. Please help by bringing these items to the Exodus Foundation at Ashfield. Every little bit helps 🙏 Drop off point: 63 Norton St, Ashfield *Any...
Lots of teens needed for Centre on Ageing (COA) popular fundraiser Trivia Night event
PLEASE NOTE ALL OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW FILLED
Minimum age 14/16 depending on time slot (see below)
WHEN: Sunday August 25, 2019
TIME: 2 shifts 10am – 2pm (min age 14) + 5 pm – 9pm (minimum age 16)
WHERE: Woollahra
YOUR TASKS: Setting up the hall and assisting with some
Good morning friends…..
......we hope you have the opportunity to spread a little kindness today
Because of the 11 families (28 people) who joined us today…..
134 people will enjoy a delicious meal because of your kindness! Thank you! It was a big morning of cooking with 134 meals prepared for people living in Dignity homes. We can each make a difference in the lives of others.. Did you know that there are 17,865 people...
Can you guess our secret ingredient?
Healthy, nutritious veggies have arrived ready to be turned into delicious meals for our friends from Dignity.
Our July Cook4Dignity event will turn these products into an Italian meat and pearl barley couscous full of beautiful flavours and a secret ingredient. Do you know what that secret Kids Giving Back ingredient is that will make these meals so special? 😀
“It’s really important to take initiative, that’s how I got started.”
We’re inspired by US teen Andrea Liao whose love for reading and belief in the importance of literacy made her start her own organisation Book the Future when she was just 14. Her global initiative envisions a world where all children are able to grow up with ample access to books.
Big Kids Giving Back – Authentic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in action!
Thank you to SPS Commerce for participating in our Cook4Good Melting Pot program! Such a great energy in the room when positive people come together to make a difference to the lives of others and open their hearts to the plight of refugees across the world. In total...
Never forget the lasting power of a thank you note
Gratitude is powerful. Research indicates that people who practise expressing gratitude regularly are happier and healthier! At Kids Giving Back we are not only empowering children to help others, we are now consciously incorporating into our programs expressions of...
“You kids have proven that there is hope for the future” – Will2Live
A morning inter-generational trivia event and yummy lunch with our new friends from Minnamurra in Drummoyne was followed by a busy afternoon making food and comfort packs for people currently living on the street. Our great mate Will from Will2live kindly acted as our...
Remember “Be Kind, it’s Gangster”! 🙌🙌
Yet another amazing Kids Giving Back holiday program, this time in collaboration with our charity partner Thread Together. Untangling jewelry, sorting hangers into types and sizes, folding pants, hanging dresses and so much more. This group of energetic, generous kids...
Would you like to have a real say in the things that matter to young people in regional NSW?
If you’re aged 12–24 and living outside of Greater Sydney and the local government areas of Newcastle and Wollongong you can apply to join the NSW Government Regional Youth Task Force. Applications close August 5, 2019
When a meal is so much more than a meal – making new connections with Asylum Seekers Centre clients
Food, smiles, and warmth were in abundance when Zain (10) and Aiza (8) along with Mum, Nadia cooked and served lunch for Asylum Seekers Centre clients these holidays. For some, these lunches are their only real meal of the day. Zain, Aiza and Nadia's delicious potato...
Your stories matter to us and inspire us to do better!
Kids Giving Back is committed to supporting the Next Generation of Generosity. We would love to hear your children’s feedback and stories of your own experiences with our programs. • How have they impacted on your children and family? • Have they inspired you to go on...
Pets belonging to members of the homeless community will benefit from our kids’ generosity!
Wow!! Our corporate holiday program yesterday made 12 dog leads, 50 snack packs and 50 pull toys and packed 17 beautiful dog care packs! Plus we have wonderful dog coats to donate from our whole Kids Giving Back social media community. Our charity friends Ruff...
Generosity has no geographical borders!
Great to have Rustic Pathways teens with us visiting from the US, cooking and delivering 73 portions of delicious veggie fried rice for clients living at Jewish House. The cookies you made are sure to bring a smile to kids at Sydney Children's Hospital. Thanks for...
We ran our FIRST corporate holiday program in the July holidays!
A fun day where we made meals, sweet treats and packed “Care Packs”. A special thank you to Will at Will2live who visited us and spoke to the children about his work. Will and his team then distributed the children's work that same evening to people living on the...
What does neuroscience tell us about the effects of giving on our brain and why is this so important for our kids?
Listen to our CEO Robyn Monro Miller’s great interview with Jacinta Tynan on Sky News Australia httpss://www.skynews.com.au/details/_6056091262001 Robyn's interview aired on July 6, 2019
Our Cook4Dignity team made 167 meals for Dignity shelters across NSW!
These nutritious meals made by family volunteers are desperately needed by our charity partner Dignity, which provides emergency accommodation and essential services to those in need largely as a result of domestic violence, as well as for men and women who are...
Please consider making a fully tax deductible donation to Kids Giving Back
Giving makes us happy!! That is what the research says!We quite like the thought of that! Your contributions will assist us to roll out a new Youth program for 13-18 year olds that will help them to "give back". To be launched during National Student Volunteer Week...
Thank you to our community partner Gaslight Pharmacy
We’re so grateful to Gaslight Pharmacy Rose Bay for choosing us as their community partner and encouraging donations to Kids Giving Back. Their response to our gratitude reflects the full circle of generosity, from one generation to the next:
‘Dear Ruth, Carole & Super Team!
Teen volunteers for Mid Winter Ball
10 x teen volunteers 16+ to assist with the Mid Winter Ball – a social event for Seniors
WHEN: Sunday, July 7, 2019 (first weekend of school holidays)
TIME: 12.30pm – 5pm
WHERE: Bondi Junction
YOUR TASKS: Helping decorate the hall, serving tea and coffee, and dancing with the seniors!
TO APPLY contact
Make lunches for clients at Asylum Seekers Centre
THESE OPPORTUNITES ARE NOW FILLED! Thank you to all the very generous families who applied. Please keep an eye out for our Holiday Volunteering Programs, to be announced in coming days! HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERING 9 families (min. age 5+) to make & serve lunches...
Would you like to make a tax deductible donation to Kids Giving Back before the EOFY?
As end of financial year approaches it is timely to remind our friends and supporters that Kids Giving Back is a charity. All donations are fully tax deductible. We have a DONATE button on the top right hand side of this website on our home page, and we issue...
Cook4Dignity with the kids on Saturday mornings – book now!
At Kids Giving Back our regular monthly Cook4Dignity program aims to prepare and cook 300 meals for distribution to Dignity homes across the state. Why not consider bringing the kids (age 8+) and joining us for a Saturday morning session? Not only will you be helping...
Rustic Pathways international students making a difference in Sydney
We love welcoming our friends from Rustic Pathways to our Cook4Good program. This small group of 10 young people from the USA ( and Turkey!) spent the morning with us discussing homelessness and food scarcity.. all while cooking 90 meals of Gnocchi for 2 shelters in...
“Knowing that the hard work we put into cooking and serving the meals had a real impact was amazing”
Ellery (15) and Charlie (12) along with Mum, Danni, were one of the wonderful families who recently made lunches for clients at the Asylum Seekers Centre. That day clients were treated to the family's Greek baked lamb and potato dish, while the other families who...