Last Call to BE BIG in Your Community
It's that time of the year! The 2nd Annual BE BIG in Your Community Contest is still going on. Here's YOUR chance to submit your BIG Idea to win a $25,000 community grant to make that idea come to life! But hurry up-we don't want you to miss the June 30th deadline!
Last year, thousands of kids (just like you!) entered their BIG Ideas to make their communities better places. Twelve-year-old Madelon's BIG Idea won a $25,000 grant to create a "Boundless Playground." Madelon saw a need in her community for the special playground because some of her good friends in wheelchairs couldn't play with her at a regular playground. Many other kids stepped up to do the same, like Adrianne, who is building sunshades to protect kids from the harmful effects of the sun, and Skyler, who is creating "Kids Care Packs" for children in homeless shelters. Check out the rest of last year's winning Ideas here.
No idea is too small or too BIG! So tell us what you think; your idea could be NEXT! Visit the BE BIG in Your Community Contest website and let us know about your BIG Idea. But remember, the deadline is June 30th. So grab a parent, teacher or some friends and let us know how YOU can make the world a better place. Get to it; we want to hear from you!
— Amabel, Scholastic Media
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Comment #1 | Posted by: soccermvp on June 03, 2010 at 08:30 AM
this is so cool i wish i could do something like this i wondet how i can help
Comment #2 | Posted by: ninjagirl123 on June 03, 2010 at 02:05 PM
soccermvp be my friend
Comment #3 | Posted by: ja on June 03, 2010 at 04:41 PM
I dont think ill participate in it. Though, there are awesome idea's to help your community out.
Comment #4 | Posted by: ( kelly ) on June 03, 2010 at 07:02 PM
Dear Ninjagirl123,
Something that I do in my community, is volunteering at local building in my town. Such as, Community Centers, Nursing Homes, ETC. It is really easy. People are always glad to have more help within their societys. Give back to your community!
Comment #5 | Posted by: Hannah on June 08, 2010 at 01:30 PM
Dear Ninjagirl123,
I read your comment, about wanting to help your community just like the people in this video.
Something that I do in my community, is volunteering at local centers. Such as, Community Centers, Nursing Homes, ETC.. People are always. People are alwars glad to have more help within their building. Give back to your community!
Volunteer!
Comment #6 | Posted by: Hannah on June 08, 2010 at 01:33 PM
NICE!!
Comment #7 | Posted by: Bluebird on June 10, 2010 at 01:56 PM
I think that it is GREAT to do something commmunity wise it helps people learn new things!! Just like school!!LOL Smiley Face!!:)
Comment #8 | Posted by: JustinBieberGirl1 on June 12, 2010 at 06:07 AM
i will not do this though it is a good idea to think of it
Comment #9 | Posted by: nessa00 on June 13, 2010 at 10:46 PM