Helping children who are deaf or hard of hearing to overcome poverty and experience a better, brighter future is at the heart of 80-year-old Loretta McDonald’s mission in life.
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Raising up new leaders through the Global 6K for Water
Hear from a pastor about how he’s raising up new leaders and offering ways for active, life-changing, and multigenerational involvement in God’s work around the world through World Vision’s Global 6K.
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Global 6K for Water: How to prep your mind, body, and heart
Each year, World Vision hosts the Global 6K for Water to raise awareness and money for the global water crisis. Here are 13 ways you and your family can prepare your bodies, minds, and hearts for the virtual Global 6K for Water event on May 22, 2021.
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How to talk to kids about the coronavirus pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken over the news, social media feeds, and conversations for over a year now, which can be troubling for empathetic adults and scary for children. Learn how to talk about the coronavirus with kids.
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How to talk to kids about the global water crisis
Discover tips for helping your children learn about the global water crisis and how they can help solve it. Find age-appropriate videos, discussion questions, and interactive activities to help your kids develop empathy for the 785 million people who don’t have access to clean water.
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Global 6K for Water: Get fit as a family and grow your faith
Most people will walk the 6K, some will run, some will push strollers, and a few athletes will do the 6K while carrying a heavy jerrycan full of water! Whatever you choose, training can be a great family fitness activity.
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Seeking to serve: Child Ambassador Linnae Gomez
Having experienced hunger growing up, a World Vision Child Ambassador now uses her talents to fundraise for World Vision Family Emergency Kits to help feed hungry families in the United States.
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How the CARES Act can affect your 2020 tax deductions
Seeking maximum tax deductions for 2020? Donate to charities? See how the CARES Act removal of the cap on charitable cash contributions could help you.
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How to cope during a pandemic: Tips from an NFL player
How are you coping during this pandemic? We asked this question to NFL player Kelvin Beachum Jr. while he was getting treatment in between practices and games. Check out his helpful tips for you and your family, a way you can support other Americans, and his amazing proud-daddy moment.
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5 reasons to share your blessings on Giving Tuesday
Why should you donate on Giving Tuesday? Here are five reasons why sharing your blessings on Giving Tuesday, November 30, will brighten your holidays — and kids’ and families’ lives.