Official Kids Mag

June 2023

Official Kids Mag is specifically written for kids ages 5 to 12. It contains activities and stories ranging from kid heroes, cooking, gardening, STEAM, education, fun facts and much more every month.

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Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents and how other kids can get involved. From "adopting" a resident and sending them greeting cards, to giving a donation small or large, to sending books (one Kid Board member, Oliver – also Ruby's brother – has collected over 1,000 books for residents!), there are plenty of ways to help. Check out the website to learn more. The kids volunteering on Ruby's board live in many different states and find lots of creative ways to serve nursing home residents. Ruby explained, "Arsh loves to paint with seniors in Iowa, and Ava Grayce leads kids to volunteer at nursing homes in Louisiana. Michael helps make sure we're representing all cultures and communities and is full of good ideas. Delaney is a beauty queen and chose nursing home seniors as her platform. Sawyer loves to keep seniors busy and entertained. Leo is phenomenal and helps in South Carolina." In every state and community, people can host a short- term Three Wishes project called a pop-up club. "We'd like to find a kid leader in each state," Ruby said, "so if you hear of anyone, tell them to reach out." What new things is Ruby up to? Her current projects include weekly field trips with local students to visit nursing homes and Wish Wheels. The nonprofit now has a van to deliver goods to area nursing homes. And, she added, to make them "a happier place, we're putting up huge canvas photos of kids and pets on the walls." Ruby's lucky to have a family of cheerleaders for her cause. "Her brothers, Oliver and Max, are Ruby fans," said Amanda. "They've never been jealous or made fun of her ambition. They support her 100%. Her dad plays a big role in her success. He's the 'math tutor extraordinaire,' cook, taxi driver, best friend and mentor. He helps Ruby stay focused on being as good student so she can continue her work in the nursing homes too." Ruby has advice for kids who are inspired to help people in need: "Take any free time you have to do something good for your community. It doesn't have to be big. Just get out and try it one time. You'll notice it does something good for your heart, too." To read more about Ruby and Three Wishes, her dozens of distinguished awards and international recognition, her kid and adult boards, humanitarian projects, and all the other things she and her team are doing to change the world, visit www.3wishesproject.org. 102 W. Stephenson Ave., Harrison, AR 72601 870-517-5353 Three Wishes Community Center is open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ruby's book "Kindness Is My Hobby: How to Change the World Right Where You Are" is available on Amazon. www.officialKidsMag.com • June 2023 • 27

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