Each donated backpack includes a postcard with postage paid
so the the recipents can correspond with members of Kids 4 Kids.
Club members then sent birthday cards and notes to their pen pals.
"Thank you for
the awesome backpack. I was getting tired of carrying my
books in my hands." Jonathan
grade 10 "I am very
greatful and very thankful. This bookbag is big and pretty
and it is big enough for all my books. Also it is good
because my mom didn't have any money." Roberto
grade 4 "Thank you I
loved your gift. You really helped my mom out. We really
appreshiate what you do. Because when you don't have a lot,
you are thankfull for geting stuff that you can't get on
your own. God Bless You." Monique
grade 5 "I really enjoyed everythin
you've given me, and every time I use each item you gave me,
I will think of you. I am now prepared for school thanks to
you friend." Corey grade
12 "I would like to thank Kids 4
Kids for the backpack and all the supplies. I needed them
badly for my first year in High School. I will study HARD.
Thank you so much!" Jessica grade
9 "Oh thank you
so much. It was really sweet of you to think of a stanger. I
really like my new backpack and when I make some money one
day, I will do the same for someone else. Thanks again and
God Bless You All." Novella
grade 10 "My dad works
hard to support me and my four brothers, but there was no
money left for school supplies. Thank you for thinking of us
when nobody else did. I will treasure my backpack
always." Jeron
grade 5 "I was ashamed to be a senior
in high school and carry my books in a Publix grocery bag.
Now I have a beautiful backpack thanks to you guys. You are
really special." Elizabeth grade
12 "Thank you for my Barbie
backpack. I slept with it on my shoulders last night. It is
the first one I have ever had and it is pink. I love
you." dictated to mom by
Stephanie grade 3 "When our
house burned down, all my things were burned too. I was
scared to go to school. Thank you for saving the
day." Melanie
grade 4 "Dear Santa, I
lost my toys and all my things when we had to move out of
our house. Can you please help us? Love John" Written
by a second grader who
thought Santa left the backpack. "Last year I was a oneroll
student. I like school. Thank you very much." Nick grade
4 "Thank you for bringing me the
Bat Girl Backpack. I am very happy. Now I can go to school
and keep learning." Quella grade
2 "I want to
thank all the kids who gave me the school supplies. I
worried all summer that I wouldn't be able to get any. You
helped me a lot, I really don't know how to thank
you." Jaime
grade 11 "Thank you
Kids 4 Kids if it wasent for you I would of had to use the
same broken bookbag from last year. I wish you get an award
for helping people like us. I hope you have a very happy
year. Thanks for the suplise." Esther
grade 11 "Thank you for taking time out
of your busy schedules and summer vacation to come and bring
us things and to see us." Demetrious grade
8 "Thank you for my cool red
bag. I really needed a new one for school. I love my
supplies too. Thank you for helping children like
me." Jany grade
1 "I Marcelle B.
would like to thank you for the really cool bookbag. I
really could use it. I hope you all stay safe and educated
and secure by God." Marchelle
grade 10
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