((PKG)) KIDS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
((Banner: Kids Making a Difference))
((Reporter: Faiza Elmasry))
((Camera: Adam Greenbaum))
((Map: Crofton, Maryland))
((NATS))
((Caleb: My name is Caleb Oh and I am the founder of a
non-profit organization called Kid Changemakers, and I’m
here to talk to you today about volunteering.))
((Caleb Oh, Founder, Kid Changemakers))
Eight years ago, when I was six years old, I wanted to make
a difference in my community. I wanted to volunteer and
what I found was almost all organizations had age
restrictions. Like you had to be at least 18 years old to
volunteer.
((Margaret Oh, Caleb’s Mother))
He was a little frustrated. And so, for me and my husband, it
was a time to, kind of, think and brainstorm with him about
how he might be able to help out and give back to the
community.
((Caleb Oh, Founder, Kid Changemakers))
This is when I decided to create my own organization, Kid
Changemakers. And Kid Changemakers collaborates with
schools, businesses and other organizations, to set up
numerous food and collection drives throughout the year, to
benefit the homeless, foster youth, the food security and
other causes. We also try to help inspire and ignite a
passion for serving the community in other youths so can
start their own projects.
((NATS))
((Caleb: I wanted to volunteer when I was really young. I
wanted to help people. I wanted to help people that couldn’t
afford food. Same? Yeah, that’s really good!))
((Caleb Oh, Founder - Kid Changemakers))
So today, I did a little presentation and got the kids to do
their own little project. They made cards for veterans.
((NATS))
((Caleb: Do you know what you are going to draw or
write?))
((Girl: I don’t know.))
((Caleb: You don’t know?))
((Caleb: You don’t know? You could do something like,
“Thank you for serving. Thank you for protecting us. Thank
you for your sacrifice.”))
((Caleb Oh, Founder - Kid Changemakers))
They also created little boxes, so they could put money for
their own causes and donate that to a charity event in the
summer.
((Chrissy Rey, Owner and President, Pongos
Interactive))
My name is Chrissy Rey and I’m the president and owner of
Pongos Interactive. And I know Caleb from school. He went
to school with my daughter. We host Caleb’s
organization. He did another service project here where
they were sorting school supply for kids.
((NATS))
((Caleb: Nearly two thousand students emptied out their
desks and lockers the last week of school. We have cases
and cases of donations.))
((Margaret Oh, Caleb’s Mother))
It’s has been quite a journey for him. He’s really matured
and grown. I know at the beginning, he was a little shy
about talking to people about volunteering and the
importance of sharing and being generous to each other.
But as he’s grown up and really seen the difference that he’s
made, he’s gotten more confident about speaking in front of
people, really brainstorming really neat ideas about how to
help people not just in one way, but often 20 ways.
((NATS))
((Margaret Oh, Caleb’s Mother))
And he keeps me really busy. That means driving him to all
these different events and volunteering not just in the state
but also in D.C., Virginia as well as Delaware.
((Caleb Oh, Founder, Kid Changemakers))
All of my classmates are very supportive of the initiative, the
organization, and a lot of them are very excited to
help. Some of them approach me actually, just asking when
the next program is, or the next project is.
((William Myers, Principal, South River High School))
He is a perfect example of what we encourage students to
do here. You know, to really take service as a serious part
of being a good citizen and having sound academics. Being
involved in doing something beyond yourself, that is the key
to having a strong society, one that perpetuates itself and
does the right thing.
((Caleb Oh, Founder, Kid Changemakers))
This year, I received The Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards, which is the largest award that recognizes youth
volunteers. Everyone, no matter how old you are or who you
are, can make a difference. And that’s what I thought when I
started this organization. Everyone can make a
change. Everyone can be the force of change and make
positive growth in their communities.
((Banner: Kids Making a Difference))
((Reporter: Faiza Elmasry))
((Camera: Adam Greenbaum))
((Map: Crofton, Maryland))
((NATS))
((Caleb: My name is Caleb Oh and I am the founder of a
non-profit organization called Kid Changemakers, and I’m
here to talk to you today about volunteering.))
((Caleb Oh, Founder, Kid Changemakers))
Eight years ago, when I was six years old, I wanted to make
a difference in my community. I wanted to volunteer and
what I found was almost all organizations had age
restrictions. Like you had to be at least 18 years old to
volunteer.
((Margaret Oh, Caleb’s Mother))
He was a little frustrated. And so, for me and my husband, it
was a time to, kind of, think and brainstorm with him about
how he might be able to help out and give back to the
community.
((Caleb Oh, Founder, Kid Changemakers))
This is when I decided to create my own organization, Kid
Changemakers. And Kid Changemakers collaborates with
schools, businesses and other organizations, to set up
numerous food and collection drives throughout the year, to
benefit the homeless, foster youth, the food security and
other causes. We also try to help inspire and ignite a
passion for serving the community in other youths so can
start their own projects.
((NATS))
((Caleb: I wanted to volunteer when I was really young. I
wanted to help people. I wanted to help people that couldn’t
afford food. Same? Yeah, that’s really good!))
((Caleb Oh, Founder - Kid Changemakers))
So today, I did a little presentation and got the kids to do
their own little project. They made cards for veterans.
((NATS))
((Caleb: Do you know what you are going to draw or
write?))
((Girl: I don’t know.))
((Caleb: You don’t know?))
((Caleb: You don’t know? You could do something like,
“Thank you for serving. Thank you for protecting us. Thank
you for your sacrifice.”))
((Caleb Oh, Founder - Kid Changemakers))
They also created little boxes, so they could put money for
their own causes and donate that to a charity event in the
summer.
((Chrissy Rey, Owner and President, Pongos
Interactive))
My name is Chrissy Rey and I’m the president and owner of
Pongos Interactive. And I know Caleb from school. He went
to school with my daughter. We host Caleb’s
organization. He did another service project here where
they were sorting school supply for kids.
((NATS))
((Caleb: Nearly two thousand students emptied out their
desks and lockers the last week of school. We have cases
and cases of donations.))
((Margaret Oh, Caleb’s Mother))
It’s has been quite a journey for him. He’s really matured
and grown. I know at the beginning, he was a little shy
about talking to people about volunteering and the
importance of sharing and being generous to each other.
But as he’s grown up and really seen the difference that he’s
made, he’s gotten more confident about speaking in front of
people, really brainstorming really neat ideas about how to
help people not just in one way, but often 20 ways.
((NATS))
((Margaret Oh, Caleb’s Mother))
And he keeps me really busy. That means driving him to all
these different events and volunteering not just in the state
but also in D.C., Virginia as well as Delaware.
((Caleb Oh, Founder, Kid Changemakers))
All of my classmates are very supportive of the initiative, the
organization, and a lot of them are very excited to
help. Some of them approach me actually, just asking when
the next program is, or the next project is.
((William Myers, Principal, South River High School))
He is a perfect example of what we encourage students to
do here. You know, to really take service as a serious part
of being a good citizen and having sound academics. Being
involved in doing something beyond yourself, that is the key
to having a strong society, one that perpetuates itself and
does the right thing.
((Caleb Oh, Founder, Kid Changemakers))
This year, I received The Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards, which is the largest award that recognizes youth
volunteers. Everyone, no matter how old you are or who you
are, can make a difference. And that’s what I thought when I
started this organization. Everyone can make a
change. Everyone can be the force of change and make
positive growth in their communities.
