A charitable & foundational partnerships to ensure that portions of proceeds and/or profits are channeled to organizations dedicated to building better lives for underprivileged kids.
Today we visited Bradley Gardens School, in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where students were eager to show that they Wear The Cape.
Colin, a second grade student, reminded his peers that they need to be Better Than That because, as he stated, “No one wants to be treated unfairly.” Isn’t this so true.
Thank you, Bradley Bears, for allowing us to present two assemblies at your school today. We are delighted to hear that you are already using the strategies we taught you today, and are thrilled that your schools has vowed to Wear the Cape and be Better Than That!
For more information on how to bring our Hero Assembly to your school, please email leighann@wearthecapekids.com.
It has been an amazing and productive year for us at Wear the Cape and kidkind Foundation. In January 2016, we launched our Hero Assembly, a program designed to provide elementary students with tools and strategies needed to combat bullying. In our first year alone, we booked OVER 31 assemblies throughout the state of New Jersey. Presently, we have schools calling weekly to secure their date for 2017.
We have received FIVE STAR reviews from all schools that we have visited. Mrs. Amy Johnson, sent us the following testimonial after watching our program:
“I had the privilege of participating in the Wear The Cape assembly in October 2016. This hour-long interactive assembly showed the children how to handle bullying and uncomfortable situations through role playing, videos and discussion. The student responses warmed my heart. They all want to do good for themselves and others. Wear the Cape reminded them to STOP and THINK about how their reaction may help or hurt others. Everyone left the assembly with tools to use if needed and feeling good about themselves.”
We thank Mrs. Johnson for her kind feedback and welcome all who have seen our assembly to let us know your thoughts. For further information on our program, or to bring our assembly to your school, email leighann@wearthecapekids.com.
As promised, we donated an assembly to an underprivileged school in October. School #16 in Elizabeth, were most appreciative of our program and even contacted the local newspaper to share their excitement. The Star Ledger also wrote an article on the importance and success of our Hero Assembly, which you can read here: http://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf/2016/10/warren_program.html
Our staff has been busy finalizing our new children’s book, Titled, It’s Good To Be King-d. The book will available on our website, as well as on Amazon, in early 2017. To keep with our mission of being Better Than That™ we will be donating 1000 books to kindergarten classrooms throughout the nation.
Women came with donations for our troops overseas, gifts for children at the New Jersey Children’s Home Society in Trenton, New Jersey, and lots and lots of cookies for a traditional cookie swap.
As another year comes to an end. I want to take the time to thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your support. I wish you a happy and healthy 2017.
High school freshman Peter Johnson graduated to a Junior Board Member for Wear the Cape and kidkind Foundation
Peter Johnson is only just starting his high school career, yet his list of accomplishments looks as if he is a senior, or even beyond! This young man has been a Cape Kid, who graduated to a Junior Board Member for Wear the Cape and kidkind Foundation, since he was in elementary school. Peter not only wears his Cape daily, but encourages his friends, family, and peers to Wear their Capes, as well.
Peter expressed that he wants to help others because he understands how fortunate he is to have “two great parents and a loving family,” which includes an older and younger sister. He realizes that not everyone is as lucky as he is, and wants to help make a difference in the lives of others.
He’s already made quite a difference! In October, 2014 Peter received the Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School’s Panther Pride award for demonstrating good character, concern for others, respect for school and self, and for his cooperative spirit. In his Eight Grade year, Peter was chosen, out off 750 peers, to be the male recipient of the Somerville Elks Lodge #1068 Antler Award for his contributions to the community and academic achievements.
Peter Johnson wants to help others because he understands how fortunate he is to have “two great parents and a loving family,” which includes an older and younger sister. He realizes that not everyone is as lucky as he is, and wants to help make a difference in the lives of others.
Peter’s mother, Amy Johnson, said her son’s volunteer efforts are self–motivated. He has come to his mom, without prompting, and asked to help others in ways that have amazed her. Some include, shaving his head five times to raise money for childhood cancer, which was a fundraiser at St. Baldrick’s Church, being an assistant coach for his younger sister, Grace’s Kindergarten soccer team, as well as a member of PRIDE, which is an acronym for Peers Respecting Individual Differences at his school, and volunteering his time for Service Works at St. Bernard’s Church. Peter was also an active member of his school’s Student Council, throughout his middle school career.
One of his greatest volunteer efforts was deciding to raise money for Autism Awareness, by riding ten miles on his bike for “Pedal for the Puzzle.” Raising awareness and funds for Autism research is significant for Peter and his family, as his cousin, John Paul has Autism. His mother recalls that at his family party, following his Confirmation, Peter announced he was going to ride his bike for his cousin, with whom he is very close. “It was special,” his mother recalls.
Peter loves being a part of Wear the Cape. He volunteers every year at kidkind Foundation’s annual holiday fundraiser, and can be found not only wearing his Cape, but also wearing a big, contagious smile.
We truly value the heartfelt work done by Peter Johnson. He is a role model to all people; young and old. He makes time to help others, regardless if he is tired from his long days at school or his soccer, track, or lacrosse practices, and games. This young man has a bright future, and we are confident he will shine throughout his exciting high school years and truly continue to make a difference in this world.
The founder of Wear the Cape, Leigh Ann Errico, had this to say about Pete’s achievements, “Pete Johnson is a very extra kind of special! I always love when he is around my four children, who are younger than Pete, because I see what an incredible role model he is to them. When Pete volunteers for our Wear the Cape events, he shows up and he sets the tone, he works hard and he is completely in touch with the importance of the mission and doing good for others. The sky is the limit for this special young man!”
Thank you for wearing your Cape, Peter, and for encouraging others to do the same!
Today we visited Bradley Gardens School, in Bridgewater, New Jersey, where students were eager to show that they Wear The Cape.
