The entire reason I work with students is to let them know that their life is a part of a bigger story and that they have purpose. You need to know that your life matters.” You need to know that your story is important and that you’re part of a bigger story. You were meant to live life in relationship with other people, to know and be known. The first part of their vision spoke to me “You were created to love and be loved. When I saw the site and read about it, I was thrilled that they had chosen this charity. Since I had never heard of the charity before and wanted to know who we would be supporting, I went online to read more.ĭerrick’s Youth Group – Derrick is on the back row – sporting a mullet On their own, they wanted to do a charity show (the first of many they did) for TWLOHA. Most all of the students I work with are creative – in bands, drama, chorus or the arts, and so we wanted to put on a concert. I first found out about To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) through the students (6-12 th grade) I work with as the youth director at my church. Here is Derrick’s story, in his own words: It is uplifting to learn about other people and organizations empowering kids to tell their story, especially when it isn’t an easy story to tell. Derrick shared his TWLOHA connection and involvement with IDI and generously agreed to allow me to share his story and with the Kate’s Club blog community. Most recently the nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) was spotlighted by my coworker Derrick. Kate’s Club enjoyed a 2011 IDI Caring Day.
Throughout the year, my employer, IDI, hosts “Caring Days” to raise money for nonprofits championed by IDI employees.
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