Well that's all well and good, but it pales in comparison to what this guy has done...
Ben Porter is his name, and helping kids isn't just his game, its become his life. Ben is 21 and has postponed his studies in order to spearhead Loud Artwork, which is an online program that allows students to express themselves and cope with stressful situations through drawings and words.
Porter hopes to eventually expand to schools province wide, but until then, the program will be piloted at Queen Victoria elementary school in Corktown later this month.
"Since the pictures are submitted by grade level rather than name, those who are shy or scared are also more willing to open up." Porter said
The idea is that kids can draw out, or express their problems or grievances in a safe way. But, besides just being able to get that off their chest, it also (hopefully) will continue to open the eyes of parents and teachers to some of the things going on in the child's life.
Learn more by checking out this article.
Once, you've read that, and you kind of understand what this program is all about, check out the website Loud Artwork and see some of the drawings that have been submitted, get more information, follow him on Twitter and more.
Check it out, and pass it on...Especially, if you or someone you know is a teacher, because I really think the best place for a program like this is in schools. Teachers don't always know what's going on at home, and parents don't always know what's going on at school.
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