The Power of 11 Cents

Here is a simple project, from Missouri 4-H, that doesn’t take a lot of time or money but benefits the men and women serving our country.

The Power of 11 Cents started with a young boy named Abraham. Abraham was just three and his parents had already been deployed numerous times. His grandmother, Pat, worked to help injured soldiers and their families. One day, Abraham was playing around with some change and Pat told him he needed to put it away. He said “No grandma, give it to your soldiers.” And the Power of 11 Cents was born.

This could be a great service learning project for your club or organization! All you need to do is challenge your members to bring 11¢ or more to contribute to the military who are suffering a loss or an injury.

Contact Charlene Hines for more information on Veteran's Hospitals and OMK projects in the State of Alabama!