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That's what we want to know for the Thankful Reason Project, a special opportunity for National Inspirational Role Models Month (NIRMM).
It's easy to participate in this project! And you can earn the chance to be selected to win a special prize!
Just
answer the question - What are you thankful for? - by following the instructions for your age group. Good luck!
Kids age 3 – 7 years
Answer the question "What are you thankful for?" by drawing/coloring a picture.
Then, have a photo taken of your art and email it to nirmvdetroit@gmail.com by Thursday, December 1, 2022 with “Thankful Reason Art” on the subject line. Don’t forget to include your name and age.
Share, download and print the Thankful Reason Project flyer (pdf)
Kids/Partners/Supporters age 8 – 17 years
Answer the question "What are you thankful for?" in 5 sentences or less.
Then, email your answer to
nirmvdetroit@gmail.com by Thursday, December 1, 2022 with “Thankful Reason” on the subject line.
Don’t forget to include your name and age. There are three age categories: 8 – 10, 11 – 13 and 14 – 17.
A name will be drawn for each age category for a special prize.
Share, download and print the Thankful Reason Project flyer (pdf)
Rewarding Rewards III Chair Gwen Lewis
NIRMV Kid Services Coordinator Jackie Butts
Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Graduates will be posted in the Get Inspired! section on nirmvkids.org. Download the 2022 Inspiring High School Grads Salute flyer (pdf).
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