I know a lot of people were down on Oprah for putting so much money towards African schools when here in our backyard, we have so much poverty.. but hey, no child anywhere should live in pallid conditions when so many of us have so much - more than enough, more than we'll ever need.

When one of the little ones was asked what he wanted for Christmas, he said curtains.

Another little boy didn't even have one thing he wanted, he hadn't compiled any type of list because he knew not to.. he knew he wouldn't have a chance of getting anything - he had no hope. That got to me the most.. for a child to not even have a dream of getting a toy or anything for Christmas just broke my heart. Makes me cry again just thinking about what kind of childhood these kids get.. we only get one chance to be a kid.. it should be fun and carefree.. not hungry and worried and cold..

That's why I like UrbanPromise.. because instead of just sending money that might not get to the intended children, the school helps at risk children learn skills to live in this world without resorting to selling drugs.

It is based in Camden - I checked the site earlier and was so gratified to see that all of the featured children got enough donated money to fund their education and housing.. but there are thousands more that need help.

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