Every Item from this Collection Funds a K9 Hero: Our $9 Commitment
With deep gratitude for the service provided by K9 teams, we are honored to present the K9s4KIDs Fundraiser Collection. Every item you purchase from this collection contributes directly to a critical mission.
We guarantee a minimum of $9.00 from every single item in this collection will be donated to K9s4KIDs, helping to place trained K9 heroes into schools and communities to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. Your purchase isn't just a transaction; it's a direct investment in safety.
The Heart of Our Mission: From Personal Story to Impactful Curriculum
This mission is deeply personal. For 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and advocate for K-College students regarding accommodations and state/federal education laws, I have been dedicated to the safety and emotional health of children. I know the vital importance of safety nets for vulnerable kids and the amazing work done by first responders.
Our book, AJ and the Constellation of Kindness, was co-created with my son, AJ, and inspired by our journey. AJ came into my permanent care as his mother after Sheriffs were called to his home for a welfare check when he was just two-and-a-half years old. His story is a testament to the fact that every child deserves a secure environment and the tools (like the SEL lessons in our book) to heal and thrive. I have also written a companion guide, offering K-5 age adapted lessons for social emotional learning for each chapter.
Protecting Our Protectors
Our vision for this partnership extends beyond the schoolyard. Social workers, police, and other first responders are often placed in dangerous situations, such as those initial welfare checks and domestic crisis calls. More K9 units on the ground could provide essential safety and support, protecting the amazing professionals who put their lives at risk for children.
By purchasing from the K9s4KIDs Fundraiser Collection, you are supporting two critical outcomes:
Empowering Kids: You are giving children Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tools for internal regulation and resilience.
Protecting Heroes: You are helping fund the K9 units that ensure external safety for students, school staff, and the essential first responders who serve them.
🌟 Our Signature Design: The Heart of Kindness & Courage
At the center of our K9s4KIDs Fundraiser Collection is our exclusive signature design, featured prominently on our apparel. This powerful image showcases a hero K9 profile, framed by a beautiful, heart-shaped constellation of stars.
This design is more than just an image; it's a visual representation of our partnership's inspiration:
The heart-shaped constellation symbolizes AJ and the Constellation of Kindness; my son AJ's journey, and the core SEL message of spreading kindness, empathy, and self-regulation.
The hero K9 embodies the strength, loyalty, and protection that K9s4KIDs brings to our schools and communities.
It's a testament to the fact that courage and kindness go hand-in-paw in creating safe and nurturing environments for all children. When you wear this design, you're wearing a story of hope, resilience, and vital support for those who protect our kids.
Shop the full collection of books and KINDNESS RIPPLES apparel today and help us spread courage, kindness, and safety, one purchase at a time!
