VFW donates to Richard’s Kids

VFW Post 4570 in Clayton presents the local nonprofit Richard’s Kids with a donation of $1,000 recently. Henry thanked the VFW for the donation. Cantwell said the VFW was proud to donate to Rochard’s Kids because helping children in the community is important. Anyone wanting to help Richard’s Kids assist less fortunate children in Rabun County this Christmas, please send checks to Richard’s Kids at PO Box 68, Clayton, GA 30525. Visit https://www.richardskids.org/ for more information on the organization. The mission of Richard’s Kids is “Answering Christ’s call to minister to the health and self-esteem of children in need in Rabun County.” Richard’s Kids began in the late 1990s when Richard Powers, a retired firefighter, visited an elementary school in Rabun County. He witnessed a young boy carrying his lunch tray while trying to keep his hand-me-down pants from falling. Richard’s heart was touched and he inquired of a teacher as to how he might help the boy. He was told that many students in the area only had hand-me-down clothing, so there were many who needed help, according to information from the organization’s website. Richard and his wife, Sarah, formed the organization Richard’s Kids. The organization grew and in 2004, “Richard’s Kids, Inc.” became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.