For Her Birthday, One 6 Year Old Helps The Homeless. Nominate a Charity to Help Us Pay It Forward.

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Mar 22, 2017
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Getting together with friends and family for a big birthday celebration can be the highlight of any child’s year. But one Chicago 6-year-old decided she wanted to give that all up in order to help feed the homeless people in her community. Rather than planning a party for her, Armani Crews talked her parents into planning meals to deliver to those in need.

Read on to find out how SheSpeaks was inspried by Armani's generosity. Help us pay-it-forward by nominating a charity where we should give a donation!

ABC News reports about Armani’s good deed and how her community pitched in to make her kind act have an even bigger impact. For months, the young girl had been begging her parents to feed some of the homeless people in her community. Her mom said that after she offered to make sandwiches for those in need, Armani said it wasn’t enough. She explained to her mom, “No. I want the same thing we'd have at my birthday party.”

After her father explained to Armani that in order to do something as big as her birthday party for the homeless that she would have to give up the party and gifts this year, Armani didn’t flinch but only persisted with her pleas to feed the homeless. So, the family went shopping and prepared about $300 worth of food like chicken, spaghetti, fruit, water, potatoes, corn, green beans, cookies and cakes.

When the family shared Armani’s endeavor with their church, many decided they wanted to help the little girl with her mission. Church members collected items to make care packages to be delivered along with the food complete with toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hand sanitizer and a snack. When all was said and done, Armani was able to brighten the lives of 125 homeless people in her community. And if you think she feels sad about missing out on her birthday, you may want to hear what she has to say about it. Armani told ABC News simply, “It was nice to be nice.” And her mother added, “She was excited. She was happy. Everybody was being fed. ...One of the gentleman said he hadn't had a hot meal in a long time.” Armani and her family are already planning to host another meal for the homeless in a few weeks.

We are so inspired by Armani's selfless idea to make the world a better place, that we'd also like to do our part. Comment below with a a charity that helps people who are hungry, such as Feeding America, the Community Food Bank or a local non-profit. We will make a cash donation to one of these charities!

Make sure to Tweet about the giveaway!

Click here to Tweet: "Nominate a charity for the @SheSpeaksUp pay-it-forward donation bit.ly/2mpp9s9"

*Nomations close on April 9. SheSpeaks will donate $50 to a charity chosen at random. The charity must be non-profit, an approved 501(c)(3) charity, have a website with information on donating to the charity, and help people who are food insecure.

Update: Thanks to all who nominated the amazing charities, and to the winner: jintoki. The donation went to Feeding America.

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by catnip1222 | ROCKY FACE, GA
Mar 26, 2017

Meals on Wheels in Dalton GA

by tyrellsmama | EAU CLAIRE, WI
Mar 25, 2017

I would like to nominate WEAP (which stands for Wisconsin Early Autism Project) Specially the WEAP located here in Eau Claire, WI. They are so kind and sweet and genuinely care about our kids and families affected by Autism. Four of my kids have Autism as well as myself. They are patient, and I just love their dedication to helping anyone they can.

by SMELLYANN | SALISBURY, MD
Mar 25, 2017

Boise, ID, Vineyard food pantry

by beetea | LAFAYETTE, LA
Mar 24, 2017

Meals on Wheels

by KouponKat | NAPERVILLE, IL
Mar 24, 2017

Loaves & Fishes is a charity in my community that helps people who don't have enough to eat.

by MomOnTheEdge | Marblehead, OH
Mar 24, 2017

Bistro 163

by jintoki | Glenview, IL
Mar 23, 2017

Sure, let's make a donation to Feeding America!

by BonnieS | GRAND BLANC, MI
Mar 23, 2017

World Down Syndrome Day

by emolie27 | LIVONIA, MI
Mar 23, 2017

The Eimers Foundation

by aneube | BARRINGTON, RI
Mar 23, 2017

The first one that comes to mind is No Kid Hungry (Share Our Strength): Our Priority: End Child Hunger in America No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in five children struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign is ending child hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day.

by ktwebb2416 | PFAFFTOWN, NC
Mar 23, 2017

It's a very important time to consider making a donation to Meals on Wheels! My family has been volunteering with the organization all of my life. I have seen how grateful the senior recipients are to get a balanced meal and companionship. The program really improves morale, health, and quality of life. There are already long waiting lists, a huge need for volunteers, and future cuts to funding!

by Eileenie | CHICAGO, IL
Mar 23, 2017

Pacific Garden Mission Chicago, IL

by Yeah75 | PEVELY, MO
Mar 23, 2017

I would nominate Disability Resource Center in Jefferson County MO.

by ThatsSoMimi | Fall River, MA
Mar 22, 2017

Feeding America

by sarahtseng | LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
Mar 22, 2017

The Book Bank Foundation

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