Spreading compassion far and wide: Meet our Kind News sponsors!
July 26th, 2024
By Amelia Saris, Kind News™ Manager
Every year, we bring Kind News magazine to over 270,000 children around the country. That means that every year, we get to see kids’ sweet notes of thanks and beautiful animal-themed artwork But we don’t do it alone! Our many generous sponsors are crucial to making this happen.
Melissa Korzuch, President of Prince William SPCA, poses
with some children in her community who receive Kind News
Since 1985, hundreds of organizations have used Kind News to strengthen humane education in their communities. We are thrilled to introduce you to some of our 2024 sponsors, both old and new! Read on to hear their “whys,” what drew them to Kind News, and what keeps them coming back to support this important effort year after year.
Prince William SPCA – Manassas, Virginia
“We have sponsored Kind News for 17 years! Our teachers love it and so do the students.There is no better, more cost-effective way to get humane education into so many schools than with Kind News,” says Melissa Korzuch, Prince William SPCA’s President. “We also hand it out at special events. I can’t tell you how many times a child walks up and says he or she gets Kind News in the classroom. It means we are reaching our target audience and making a difference.”
Beesley Animal Foundation – Murfreesboro, Tennessee
“For almost two decades, we have brought Kind News to classrooms throughout Middle Tennessee, nurturing a love for reading and kindness in every issue. We take pride in helping spread ‘kindness, respect, and responsibility’ to children and their families,” the Foundation says.
Carroll County Humane Society – Carrollton, Georgia “Our Humane Society has provided Kind News for many years to all county and city 1st and 3rd grade classes. We have received thank yous from a number of classrooms. We hope the children have fun learning about animals and how to treat them with kindness and respect!” the society reports.
Napa Humane Society – Napa, California
“We love providing the teachers and students of our community with these informative and interesting magazines. We hear often that both the students and teachers look forward to receiving the content!” says Alyssa Vincent, Napa Humane’s Pet Education Program Manager.
Ohlone Humane Society – Fremont, California
“Over the more than 20 years Ohlone Humane Society has proudly sponsored Kind News classroom subscriptions, we’ve found it a great way to connect with our schools and teachers and to open doors for humane education,” says L. O’Connor, Volunteer, OHS Humane Education/Youth and Family Program Manager.
St. Maarten Animal Welfare Foundation – Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Says Kathy Deher, President, “The St. Maarten Animal Welfare Foundation has been bringing Kind News to St. Maarten for over 30 years! We are happy and proud to be sharing the Kind News with so many children.”
Voice for Animals – Harrison, Maine
“Schools tell us they are so happy to receive this magazine,” relays Caryl Edwards, VFA’s President.“One secretary tells me she always takes a copy for her grandson who lives outside of the area. It is our goal to keep adding classrooms yearly!”
And a very warm welcome to our new brand new sponsors…
Sevier County Humane Society – Sevierville, Tennessee
Sevier County Humane is starting off by bringing Kind News to all of the third grade classrooms in their school district, and hope to expand into all of East Tennessee! Cheri Hagmeier, President, says “We know the importance of early education, and SCHS sees Kind News as an effective tool to help us in our mission of inspiring a new generation to compassion and respect for all animals, to improve their lives and to stop animal suffering.”
Cheri Hagmeier, President of Sevier County Humane Society, poses with her dog
San Diego Humane Society – San Diego, California
“Thanks to a generous donor, we are so excited to bring Kind News to 25 classrooms in our focus communities! Kind News enhances our existing humane education programming and reinforces our messages of compassion, respect and responsibility. The magazine is a great way for students to bring these important concepts home and share them with their families as well!” says Staci Hurley, Dr. Seuss Foundation Humane Educator.
Want to get involved? Visit KindNews.org/adopt to learn how you can adopt one – or more – classrooms today, or email KindNews@RedRover.org.
