The Angel Project, a new organization here in Colorado Springs, whose goal is to plant the seed of compassion, joy and service among children 3 years of age and up, delivered coats, food and money to the Marian House to help other children who are not as fortunate as they are.

“We want to teach our kids to give back.  We want them to understand  that they are so blessed, and there are those who don’t have as much as we do,” said Kanda Calef, the mother of two small children who are part of the Angel Project group.

Vickie Smith, the founder of the Angel Project, said the Marian House event was the first project for the group and it was named the 1-2-3 project.  Each child was asked to get one coat, two cans of food, and a $3 donation to help other children who did not have as much as they did.  “Our group promotes random acts of kindness,” she said.  “We plan to do a project each month.  We’re going to sing at an assisted living facility, or we might be in a neighborhood and take the trash cans up from the road to the door, or we might show up at a King Soopers and unload someones basket.  Each time we do a ‘random act of kindness’, we will leave a card that says, ‘You’ve Been Touched By An Angel:  Pay It Forward.’ ”

Rochelle Schlortt, director of communications for Catholic Charities told the children, “your gifts will help other children have a wonderful Christmas.  Thank you so much for your compassion and your generous spirit.  It is wonderful to see children at such a young age understand the importance of charity.

If you would like to join this group, contact Vickie at:  theangelproject33@yahoo.com.

The donations from this group as well as other donations,  will help many children with food and clothing in various programs of  Marian House.  Last year, over 54,000 items of childrens clothing were distributed through the Marian House Life Support Center, and more than 24,000 pounds of food were delivered to families who could not come to our location to receive services.  Additionally, over 9,000 meals were served to children in the Marian House Soup Kitchen.  Your financial support and donations of goods and  services, are very much appreciated.

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