The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF), Jewish Federation and Jewish Experiences will host a complimentary program, “Raising Charitable Children.”
The event will feature a presentation by philanthropic expert MiaLisa Millares, executive director of Doing Good Together, a national nonprofit that works to make volunteering, service and daily kindness easy for every family. Millares will share tips on giving back, volunteering as a family and parenting with purpose. Parents and grandparents with children up to age 18 are invited to attend the program, which will take place on Sept. 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the social hall of the Jewish Community Campus.
“I feel so privileged to be able to work in this field,” Millares said. “One of the parts of my work that inspires me the most is walking alongside parents, grandparents and mentors who want to intentionally model, teach and inspire their young people to give back to important causes. I’m especially excited to visit Kansas City and connect with this vibrant community to explore how families can make philanthropy a meaningful part of everyday life.”
The program will feature a presentation from Millares. Drawing on her expertise in family-centered philanthropy, Millares will guide participants through practical strategies for nurturing empathy, generosity and community-mindedness in children. The session will include breakout table conversations and information on eight actionable strategies for integrating giving into family life. The program’s goal is for families to leave with tools to create a family mission statement, foster meaningful conversations, and inspire children of all ages to become compassionate changemakers.
“Through our work with families at the Jewish Community Foundation, we understand that developing practical skills to raise charitable children is a high priority of many in our community,” said Suzanne Galblum Dicken, JCF director of philanthropy. “Together with our organizational partners, we’re proud to offer this important opportunity for parents and grandparents to learn from an acclaimed expert, as well as from one another, about easy ways to instill charitable values and raise children who understand the importance of giving back.”
A light Vaad-supervised brunch will be served, and babysitting will be provided (by reservation only) in the Clubhouse at The J. Those interested can visit jcfkc.org/Children by Sept. 5 to register and to reserve babysitting.
Questions can be directed to Suzanne Dicken at (913) 327-8286 or .
