Betsy and Danny want to make sure that even the neediest people have something to be thankful for at Thanksgiving. Since 1996, they have been holding Thanksgiving turkey drives and distributing them to hungry families in Massachusetts. "Together we are making a difference," say Betsy and Danny. "Our goal is to end hunger."

 

In support of their goal, the Purdue company will donate 1,000 turkeys to Turkeys 'R' Us. Turkeys R Us - Betsy & Danny Nally, P.O. Box 904, Westwood, MA 02090, Make checks payable to Turkeys R Us

 

When Makenzie Snyder realized that many foster children in her community were carrying their belongings in garbage bags, she decided to do something about it. Today, foster children all over the U.S. get a duffel bag, a stuffed animal and a loving note from Makenzie. And thanks to generous donations from Land's End and Gund, maker of stuffed animals, Makenzie can continue her acts of kindness.

 

 

Upset by the violent deaths of two of his relatives, 9-year-old Leon Little has vowed to, "get all the guns off the street." When the R&B sensation Boyz II Men heard about Leon's mission, they sent along a special message, but you'll have to tune in to the show to hear it! Leon Little, P. O. Box 2052, Columbia, MD 21045

 

Fourteen-year-old Josh has helped over 2,000 children with Sack It To You by donating backpacks and school supplies. He says that he has found his life's mission in his work.

 

Josh Marcus, 3938 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33496

 

Kevin knows the meaning of being a friendly neighbor. He cleans up the yards of his neighbors who are unable to do so themselves. He now has 12 yards he takes care of every weekend! It makes him feel good, helps others, and makes the neighborhood look great.

 

Starting at age 6, Ashley felt that giving was better than receiving. Since then, she has held her birthday parties at locales such as a soup kitchen, an animal shelter, and a retirement home, so she and her friends can give to others. This year, for her 11th birthday, they will climb a mountain to benefit Muscular Dystrophy.

 

Once a week, Jennifer uses her talent to play the piano and lead sing-alongs at a local nursing home. She loves spending time with the elderly residents because she has made wonderful friends and is able to help others live their lives to the fullest.

 

Crysta felt sad when she saw an unkempt cemetery in her hometown. The very next day, Memorial Day, she cleaned up the cemetery and placed flowers with personal notes tied to them at the gravesites. She plans to do this every Memorial Day.