"Kids Adopt A Shelter" Prepares for Anniversary and Worldwide Drive
"Kids Adopt A Shelter" is an animal shelter aid organization founded by a child actor named Sean Martin and represented by children and families worldwide. They are collecting donations for animal shelters as they reach their anniversary. Volunteers and donations are still needed for their upcoming donation drive, which takes place until Dec. 21, 2012.
Massapequa, NY, November 09, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The 12-year-old actor Sean Martin is at it again with his philanthropic efforts. In 2010, he gathered donations for Briarwood Family Residence in Jamaica, NY. His mission in 2011 was to organize a drive for The Little Shelter, an animal shelter in Huntington, NY. Now his goal is to aid animal shelters grows worldwide with his organization, "Kids Adopt a Shelter" or K.A.A.S. Martin and “Kids Adopt A Shelter” are preparing for their anniversary and next worldwide donation drive on Dec. 21, 2012 (or 12/21/12). Also, Martin and a K.A.A.S. member named Mary Tippin, started an emergency food pantry after Hurricane Sandy. They purchased over $200 worth of pet food so any victims of Sandy can feed the pets they own or foster. “Kids Adopt A Shelter” supporters also donated pet food to add to the pantry stock.
Martin decided he wanted to help other animal shelters after collecting and dropping off donations at The Little Shelter on Dec. 23, 2011. He created a Facebook page called, "Kids Adopt a Shelter," never expecting to gain more than 1,000 “likes” within 24 hours. “Kids Adopt A Shelter” presently has over 4,400 Facebook “likes” as well as representatives for New Zealand, Canada, 23 states and over 55 shelters (adopters).
“Kids Adopt A Shelter’s” mission is “To make sure every shelter, rescue and foster can keep animals comfortable while waiting to be adopted, with the help of fellow kids.” Martin wants to get veterinarian offices, and other animal-related businesses and organizations involved. Petco of Massapequa, NY allows the K.A.A.S. team to promote the organization at their store. Martin’s ultimate goal is to have every animal shelter in the world represented by a “kid.” Another “Kids Adopt A Shelter” effort was in May with an emergency blanket drive. In three weeks, approximately 150 blankets were collected and donated for The Little Shelter. The next worldwide donation drive officially launched during “National Dog Week” with state representatives and shelter “adopters” now collecting donations. “Kids Adopt A Shelter” is accepting donations for the next drive until Dec. 20, 2012. Animal shelters need items such as food, blankets, medicine, toys, cleaning supplies and more.
Anyone interested can participate as a state (or country) representative, a shelter representative, spreading the word about the organization or donating. State and country representatives maintain social media, update lists of their state or country’s shelters and act as the main contact for their state or country. They also report to Martin with feedback of their state or country’s status. “Kid” shelter representatives (or adopters) organize drives and fundraise for their adopted shelter (adoptees). They also store and transport donated items, report to their state representative and keep in contact with their shelter to stay aware of their needs. K.A.A.S. posts animals and shelters that need help as well as educational material on the “Kids Adopt A Shelter” Facebook.
Martin wants other kids to get involved in community service. According to “The Journal of Social Psychology,” participants in a study who performed a daily act of kindness experienced an increase in life satisfaction. Martin says, “Kids like me should learn the joy of giving back. We should stand up for animals that cannot stand up for themselves because animals need a voice, and kids can be that voice.” “Kids Adopt A Shelter” also supports messages such as “Adopt Don’t Shop,” “Spay and Neuter,” “Fostering Saves Lives” and ending “Breed Specific Legislation.”
About Sean Martin and “Kids Adopt A Shelter”
Sean Martin is a 12-year-old actor who had a starring role in the film, “Sin Dolor,” as well as roles in music videos and documentaries. Martin is also a Regional Winner of the 2012 Kohl's Cares Scholarship. He loves animals and started the non-profit organization, “Kids Adopt a Shelter,” to help animal shelters in December, 2011. “Kids Adopt a Shelter” is working on obtaining 501(c)3 status.
For more information, visit the “Kids Adopt a Shelter” website: http://www.kidsadoptashelter.org/
"Kids Adopt A Shelter" Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/KidsAdoptaShelter
Sean Martin’s Facebook page is at: http://www.facebook.com/seanmartinposner
Martin decided he wanted to help other animal shelters after collecting and dropping off donations at The Little Shelter on Dec. 23, 2011. He created a Facebook page called, "Kids Adopt a Shelter," never expecting to gain more than 1,000 “likes” within 24 hours. “Kids Adopt A Shelter” presently has over 4,400 Facebook “likes” as well as representatives for New Zealand, Canada, 23 states and over 55 shelters (adopters).
“Kids Adopt A Shelter’s” mission is “To make sure every shelter, rescue and foster can keep animals comfortable while waiting to be adopted, with the help of fellow kids.” Martin wants to get veterinarian offices, and other animal-related businesses and organizations involved. Petco of Massapequa, NY allows the K.A.A.S. team to promote the organization at their store. Martin’s ultimate goal is to have every animal shelter in the world represented by a “kid.” Another “Kids Adopt A Shelter” effort was in May with an emergency blanket drive. In three weeks, approximately 150 blankets were collected and donated for The Little Shelter. The next worldwide donation drive officially launched during “National Dog Week” with state representatives and shelter “adopters” now collecting donations. “Kids Adopt A Shelter” is accepting donations for the next drive until Dec. 20, 2012. Animal shelters need items such as food, blankets, medicine, toys, cleaning supplies and more.
Anyone interested can participate as a state (or country) representative, a shelter representative, spreading the word about the organization or donating. State and country representatives maintain social media, update lists of their state or country’s shelters and act as the main contact for their state or country. They also report to Martin with feedback of their state or country’s status. “Kid” shelter representatives (or adopters) organize drives and fundraise for their adopted shelter (adoptees). They also store and transport donated items, report to their state representative and keep in contact with their shelter to stay aware of their needs. K.A.A.S. posts animals and shelters that need help as well as educational material on the “Kids Adopt A Shelter” Facebook.
Martin wants other kids to get involved in community service. According to “The Journal of Social Psychology,” participants in a study who performed a daily act of kindness experienced an increase in life satisfaction. Martin says, “Kids like me should learn the joy of giving back. We should stand up for animals that cannot stand up for themselves because animals need a voice, and kids can be that voice.” “Kids Adopt A Shelter” also supports messages such as “Adopt Don’t Shop,” “Spay and Neuter,” “Fostering Saves Lives” and ending “Breed Specific Legislation.”
About Sean Martin and “Kids Adopt A Shelter”
Sean Martin is a 12-year-old actor who had a starring role in the film, “Sin Dolor,” as well as roles in music videos and documentaries. Martin is also a Regional Winner of the 2012 Kohl's Cares Scholarship. He loves animals and started the non-profit organization, “Kids Adopt a Shelter,” to help animal shelters in December, 2011. “Kids Adopt a Shelter” is working on obtaining 501(c)3 status.
For more information, visit the “Kids Adopt a Shelter” website: http://www.kidsadoptashelter.org/
"Kids Adopt A Shelter" Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/KidsAdoptaShelter
Sean Martin’s Facebook page is at: http://www.facebook.com/seanmartinposner
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Giuseppina Tumminello
516-314-3673
www.kidsadoptashelter.org/
Giuseppina Tumminello
516-314-3673
www.kidsadoptashelter.org/
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