Sponsorship has transformed the lives of nine impoverished children in our community.
Sponsorship by members of the Logan VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club has provided these children and their families with the long-term educational, financial, and personal assistance they’ve needed to “fully participate in their learning”.
The president of the club, Cheryl Dangerfield, said there had never been a more important time to support children with their education, with one in six children in Australia growing up in poverty.
“Families are having to make impossible choices during this cost-of-living crisis,” Ms Dangerfiled said.
“This could be prioritising rent over sending their child on a school excursion, being able to afford schoolbooks or essential digital learning tools.
“A laptop and reliable internet access at home are now vital for any child’s education.”
Ms Dangerfield and the club’s members sponsor children through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life education program.
“No child should have to miss out on the essentials for their education, and this is why VIEW is so passionate about supporting the work of The Smith Family,” she said.
“Its evidence-based approach helps children experiencing disadvantage to overcome the educational inequality they face.
“They support students for the duration of their education, and this helps them build the confidence and skills needed to create better futures for themselves.”
VIEW clubs have raised millions of dollars for The Smith Family over the years – supporting more than 1700 children and collectively volunteering over 70,000 hours of time to help young people through homework, reading and mentoring programs
Ms Dangerfield encouraged women of all ages to donate their time and skills by joining the club.
“Our VIEW members have a unique opportunity to provide hands-on support to children experiencing disadvantage, while also forming meaningful and lasting community relationships,” she said.
“Recently, members in our local area have been participating in volunteering as Learning Club tutors, organising fundraising events, such as fashion parades etc.”
Members of Logan VIEW Club have called on the community to give generously this Anti-Poverty Week, running from 13-19 October, and sponsor a child.
To join the VIEW Club, visit view.org.au or call 1800 805 366.
To sponsor a child through The Smith Family, visit thesmithfamily.com.au or call 1800 633 622.
