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How do we connect with youth in our community? This is one of the most common questions we are asked by houses of worship. Our answers vary depending on resources, insurance coverage, as well as community demographics, socioeconomics and needs. For many, engagement in sports activities, coupled with religious education and/or academic support, is a viable option. Youth sports has become a multi-million dollar industry in which kids without resources are often left out. Check out this reel on the state of youth sports, the influence of private equities, and new legislation to keep sports accessible for all kids.

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Youth sports is now costing parents as much as $25,000 a year. Private equity and corporations are turning a childhood pastime into something only the wealthy can afford. Youth sports has become a $40 billion industry, and the steep costs are crushing American families. Video by: Jake Cimperman and Ben Johnson

So many of our houses of worship work tirelessly to meet the demands of food insecurity. From pantries to after-school meals, they ensure all within their reach have armor against hunger. People often write narratives in their heads to minimize hunger and distance themselves from those experiencing it. Confining the problem to the lazy creates the expanse needed to look the other way. But check out this clip that helps draw the dots, illustrating the ways working folks find themselves in the hunger struggle and the structures designed to keep them there. Food for thought...

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Your taxes subsidize Amazon and Walmart poverty wages. These are trillion dollar companies, but 33% of Amazon workers need public assistance and 25% of Walmart workers need SNAP to survive. We investigated how corporations are taking advantage of workers—and all of us. Video by Liz Scheltens and Eric Schuman

Our godkids are living in a different world. Reality, ownership, and truth, as examples, seemed straightforward in our youth, but they require conversations today to ensure godkids have tools for discernment. Check out this Share about the tools available to assess whether writing submissions are authentic. AI detecting AI, oh my!

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Anyone else know about this? #college #chatgpt #cheating #professor #gptzeroad

Holy Week and Passover happen simultaneously, a great opportunity for interfaith teaching for our godkids. Here is a link to easily get you up to speed for sharing this spring Jewish tradition !

What is Passover? What to know about the Jewish holiday in 2026.

When is Passover? What to know about the Jewish holiday. Passover is celebrated over multiple days with symbolic foods, stories and traditions.

Congratulations Telicia!

🌟🏆 Excellence. Leadership. Purpose. 🏆🌟

Congratulations to Telicia Carter of the Southwest Florida Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for being named a Youth of the Year Finalist and the 2026 Winner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County!

This prestigious honor, presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, recognizes young leaders who exemplify outstanding character and a deep commitment to making a positive impact in their communities—and Telicia is the embodiment of that excellence.

Her dedication to academic achievement, paired with her exceptional leadership and communication skills, truly sets her apart.
Telicia is actively engaged in:

✨ Delta Academy GEMS
✨ Florida Rep Historic Arcade Theater
✨ Inspirational Grace Ministry

With dreams of becoming a cardiologist, her future is as bright as her impact is powerful.

Join us in celebrating this remarkable young leader who is already making waves and inspiring us all!

Congratulations, Telicia—we are so proud of you!

Let kindness reign this Holy Week! This Share is a reminder of our calling to do His work. NB: Our godkids are watching...

Source: WKYT

Priest donates thousands in gift cards to TSA workers during shutdown A papal missionary donated $5,000 in gift cards to TSA workers at Blue Grass Airport on Saturday, part of a nationwide effort to help federal employees working without pay during the partial government shutdown.