The Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley
Caring for all animals in need.
Humane Education
The Society's professionally trained, credentialed Humane Education Teacher provides classroom presentations to all grade levels at local elementary schools. The goals of the program are to teach compassion and respect for all living creatures, to teach proper care of domestic animals, and to protect wildlife and the environment. To receive more information on this program, or to schedule a presentation, please contact Lynn Hildebrand at (909)386-1400, extension 220.
The expression "The Power of One" was inspired by an article written by Jane Goodall for Time Magazine on Monday, August 26, 2002. In the article Ms. Goodall wrote, "The greatest danger to our future is apathy. You may be overcome, however, by feelings of helplessness. You are just one person in a world of 6 billion. How can your actions make a difference? Best, you say, to leave it to decision makers. And so you do nothing. Can we overcome apathy? Yes, but only if we have hope. We have huge power. Each of us must work as hard as we can now to heal the hurts and save what is left."
To read the complete article, visit Time.com
Kind Kids Making a Difference
Fairfax Elementary School kids are at it again. With their teacher Christine Marquez, they're collecting recyclables to raise funds to help animals.
The students have done all the work themselves, from collecting the recyclables, discussing how to spend the funds to make the most difference, voting, and taking action! They've even opened a special account to carefully track their funds. So far these kind kids have raised $109. Their goal is $300. They want to contribute toward medical care costs, pet food, animal bedding and supplies, cleaning equipment, and spay/neuter expenses.
This is Ms. Marquez's third consecutive fifth-grade class that has taken on a recycling challenge to make a difference! For more on this worthy project, call Lynn Hildebrand at (909) 386-1400 ext. 220.
Kindra Donations as of July, 2009
| Individuals | $76.00 |
| Business | $50.00 |
| Yard Sale | $303.00 |
| Yard Sale | $300.00 |
| Ms. Marquez's 2006-2007 Fifth Grade Class (Bottles and Cans for Kindra) |
$383.32 |
| Ms. Marquez's 2007-2008 Fifth Grade Class (Bottles and Cans for Kindra) |
$1009.14 |
| Ms. Marquez's 2008-2009 Fifth Grade Class (Bottles and Cans for Kindra) |
$196.59 |
| Humane Society Staff and Volunteers (Bottles and Cans for Kindra) |
$70.16 |
Kindness Corner
What is Spaying and Neutering?
Our humane educator needs funding to purchase a children's book entitled What is Spaying and Neutering? And Why Should Pets Have These Operations? In easy-to-understand text and engaging pictures, it explains the huge problems of pet overpopulation and what can be accomplished for animals when we act as responsible pet owners. If ordered in a quantity of 500 or more, these books are only $1.00 each! Would you like to provide this book to hundreds of local school children in grades K-6?
You and your pet can make a difference. With your commitment as a registered Pet Partner, comfort is shared, spirits are lifted, children learn compassion, and humane education comes to life.
Click here for information on evaluation and registration requirements.
All the darkness of the world cannot put out the light of one small candle.
Educational Links
www.iihed.org
seedsforchangehumaneeducation.org
actsofkindness.org
aphe.org
aspca.org/animaland
charactercounts.org
choosekindness.com
lathamfoundation.org
nahee.org
H.E.A.R.T. - Humane Educators Reaching Teachers
Humane Society: Youth
morningstarcorona.org/critters
janegoodall.org
rootsandshoots.org
helpingamericasyouth.gov