education – Little Known Help Zone

2019 was a year full of transitions and changes for Little Known Help Zone, and we wanted to reflect on all of the accomplishments from the year as we prepare for our biggest year yet!

In addition to growing our social following, gaining more connections, and heavily promoting our book and civic engagement, we’ve accomplished…

Donations to 4 classrooms in Philadelphia and Allentown, totaling over $2000
Raised $2000 for the cause
Shared our book with 4 different locations and events, including the Bucks County Author Fair
Established a collaboration with Created Kind, receiving pencil donations to give to students
Donated to a 5 causes for Giving Tuesday
Spread some love to local animals with pet food donations.

Stay tuned to see our 2020 goals and events, you won’t want to miss them!

Fundraising

Designer Necklace Raffle

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 Makenna Lenover

Want to support Little Known Help Zone’s mini grant program? Now’s your chance, and you can win a handmade designer necklace in the process!
This $45 value necklace is up for grabs at $3 a ticket! Want to get yours? Venmo @makenna-lenover or send through Paypal @ vmaceroon@aol.com to purchase.

Raffle will be announced on July 22nd!

Monthly Classroom Project

Monthly Classroom Project Visit: South Philly High School

April 22, 2019 Makenna Lenover

Announcement!

Our next school supplies visit will be in the beginning of May to donate to two classrooms at the South Philadelphia High School.

These are two brand new teachers, one an environmental science teacher, and one an art teacher.

We are donating gardening supplies, classroom supplies, and a huge art drying rack!

Stay tuned for photos!

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Ludlow School Classroom Visit

April 18, 2019 Makenna Lenover

Yesterday, Little Known Help Zone donated to three classrooms at Ludlow Elementary school in Philadelphia!

We donated to a 2nd grade classroom, 5th grade classroom, and 7th grade classroom, giving 80 students the gift of school supplies for the end of the semester!

This included cleaning supplies, notebooks, paper, paints, puzzles, and more essential needs for the classroom!

Thank you to Ludlow for hosting me, and we were so happy to donate to your school!

Fundraising

Shoot for the Stars Bracelet

March 11, 2019 Makenna Lenover

At Little Known Help Zone, we believe in shooting for the stars. That’s why each supplies kit we donate includes personalized items for the children to be empowered in their education and reach success. The new Shoot for the Stars bracelet il_794xN.1806968478_pby4.jpg on the Etsy shop reminds everyone to do just that; embrace their potential for success. In addition to that, it raises money for our monthly classroom project!

This handmade piece is a mixed metal chain bracelet with silver star beads and a lobster clasp. The dangle is delicate and light, and the stars shine.

So head to the etsy shop and do some shopping.

Fundraising, Monthly Classroom Project

Donation Request Handout

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 Makenna Lenover

Fundraising

New Etsy Jewelry

March 2, 2019March 2, 2019 Makenna Lenover

Have you been shopping on our Etsy site yet? It has a lot of great items like our key of hope necklaces, sea glass rings, cherry blossom kits, and more!

Just added to the site is a beautiful rose emblem cuff bracelet. This was inspired by my education at Bryn Mawr College and one phrase we use often, “Give Us Bread But Give Us Roses.”

This means that we want the necessities, but the beauty, and I think this message sums up my organization well.

This bracelet has the silver charm, a looped chain, and a red accent bead by the lobster claw. It is a beauty, and I hope someone enjoys this soon. As always, all the money goes towards Little Known Help Zone’s mission of the monthly classroom project.

Monthly Classroom Project

Monthly Classroom Project Visits- January and February

February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 Makenna Lenover

Sometimes, the weather just gets int he way of plans, which is why this Friday was a monthly classroom project visit extravaganza, going to two schools, seven classrooms, and bringing over $500 worth of supplies and 130 Valentines!

First on the agenda was Mosser Elementary School in Allentown, PA. This was on the East Side of Allentown, and I donated to 4 different classrooms. This included a first grade room, kindergarten class, and 2 learning support classes. This was all new teachers, and was a great visit. They all also got a copy of Color Creates a Brighter Future.

Then, I went to Central Elementary School in Allentown, and donated to three more classrooms in first, third, and fourth grade!

This was a wonderful trip, and everyone loved the supplies and the fun themed Valentines.

Monthly Classroom Project

Monthly Classroom Project Preparation

January 28, 2019 Makenna Lenover

On February 1st, LKHZ will be visiting Mosser Elementary School in Allentown, PA to deliver to 4 new classrooms for the Monthly Classroom Project. This includes two learning support classrooms, a first grade classroom, and a kindergarten classroom.

Thanks to recent generous donations, we were able to purchase $200 of supplies, and have more donations from sponsors to be joined with the kits!

Items include a rug for a sensory nook, basic school supplies, and lots of toys and learning items to have fun while learning.

Stay tuned for photos from the visit!

Fundraising

New Etsy Listings

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Makenna Lenover

This has been a busy month in the Little Known Help Zone production lab! We have added a variety of new jewelry items, over 34, to the shop.

This jewelry making work included making new variations of two known and loved items in the shop already, the Key of Hope Necklaces and the Ocean Treasures Rings.

The Key of Hope Necklaces have 5 new variations with vintage key pendants. The chain necklaces make a beautiful statement and all the proceeds support the classroom project.

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The Ocean Treasure’s Rings have 24 new variations with seaglass, tile, stones, and shell collected from various island locations! Some are layered, some are big and bold, others minimal and subtle. There’s something to suit every style here.

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