Mystery person gives $4,000 to students… for them to give away [Video]

Here’s a great story from a friend of mine, Holly Bounds. Great story and a great idea!

It’s not all doom and gloom out there these days.  But if you’ve gotta see it to believe it, we’ve got a great example. 

While it’s hard to believe when you see the faces in the 4th grade class at Cross Schools, the angel of this story is no where in the picture.  And that’s by choice.

“I usually get a lot of ideas that come across my desk and this person just followed through with it and said, “We really want to do this,” Headmistress Shawn Young said.

Angel Anonymous delivered $4,000 worth of 20’s to the students of Cross Schools and set some guidelines.  Each student was to get a bill and donate it to a person or charity in need, with no name attached, just as they had received it.

“There’s a lot of people in need, and we’re in a recession right now and they’re really not doing too well- and it would make them feel happy,” nine-year-old Jackson Moore said.

The whole idea: teaching kids invaluable lessons about the gift of giving.

“Well, it felt good because I’ve always wanted to do something for other people,” Savannah Young said.

“I was thinking, I’m about to make a difference in someone’s life and I’m about to make someone happy and I’m also going to make me happy by having this warm feeling inside when I give it,” Rebecca Donaldson said.

“You know that someone will receive your gift and either find shelter and food and know that God is helping them,” Stephanie Royer said.

Angel Anonymous, we think it’s safe to say, “Mission Accomplished!”

But deep down, some of these kids are itching to talk to you.

“I would thank them so much and try to think of some way to repay them and think of something to give them,” nine-year-old Derrick Dees said.

But we know, this is the only reward you wanted.

“Money is not everything.  But what comes from your heart is best,” Dees added.

And by the way, Angel Anonymous, thanks for reminding the rest of us, too.

The school stamped each dollar bill with a website address that will lead anyone who gets the bill to the story of Angel Anonymous.  The hope is that the message about the gift of giving will continue to spread.

Read more and watch this great story: Anonymous Angel Teaches Cross Schools Gift of Giving

Teens learn life lessons while fighting fires [Video]

Georgetown County has something be proud of. Their school system is leading the way in South Carolina in making unique employment opportunities for students getting ready to graduate high school.

When the 14 students enrolled in the class complete their requirements they will be certified and ready to be hired as firefighters anywhere in the country when they turn 18.

It’s the perfect opportunity for students who may not see college as an option for any number of reasons, including financial reasons.

Even for those who choose to go to college after high school and those who don’t go into firefighting, the class teaches important life skills.

 Read more and watch that story: New program makes high school students firefighters after graduation