Kym Elam and daughters Natalie and Annaliese of NCL sort and pack donated school supplies at BftB for their less-advantaged classmates overseas.
The National Charity League’s mission to “foster the mother-daughter relationship in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences” was fulfilled once again in Concord, California, where teams of mothers and daughters volunteered their time and effort at BOOKS for the BARRIOS.
In the month of June, several groups from NCL visited the BOOKS for the BARRIOS headquarters and packed an estimated 150 boxes of books and educational supplies, ranging from 20 to 50 pounds. After the experience, Kym Elam – a mother who brought in her two daughters, Natalie and Annaliese, to volunteer – commented on the BOOKS for the BARRIOS effort, “I like the girls to understand where the donations go. It’s not only giving for them, but also getting – a wonderful cultural experience. I’m always in shock to think about something we take advantage of, like books, being something some children have never seen before.”
After sorting and packing donated books and materials, Natalie shares why she particularly enjoys the experience, “I like to read, and I like that, by helping out here, I can share that opportunity with someone in need.” The mother and daughter team also expressed how thoroughly they enjoyed learning about Philippine culture while doing important work.
Having packed over one hundred boxes, Natalie and her fellow National Charity League volunteers can take pride in their humanitarian effort to “think globally, act locally.”
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