It was around this time of year, a little over 2 years ago, that my life was forever changed by a single book.

An Invisible Thread tells the story of a busy ad executive in New York City. Laura Schroff passed by the homeless on the streets each day. She would often offer spare change or hot beverages on a cold blistering day. One day she was in a hurry and busily passed by a young boy on the streets who asked her for money. She shook her head “no” and kept walking until something told her to go back.

Her book chronicles her meeting of this young man, Maurice, and tells the beautiful story of how that day changed both of their lives forever. Maurice shares how he felt as Laura would pack him lunches in a brown paper bag just like all of the kids at his school. It was more than just food in a bag to him. It was the fact that someone…SOMEONE loved him and cared enough about him to pack his lunch. One small act of kindness that is now rippling through the world.

Laura wrote the introduction to my book, Waking Up in Heaven, and in it she shares the story of how her small act of kindness ended up changing my life too. I love this woman and all that she signifies and I love the story that unfolds in this book. But what I love the most is how Laura and Maurice are now using their story to help so many others..and thus, living out 1 John 4:19.

Laura and Maurice travel to various venues speaking about how one small act of kindness towards your fellow man can

and does change lives. Laura shares how Maurice has changed her life for the better, a gift that she would never have known had she not turned around that day.

They have partnered with an amazing organization, No Kid Hungry, whose mission is to end childhood hunger.

No Kid Hungry shows us some sobering statistics. 16 million (thats right, MILLION) live in a household that struggles to put food on the table. That is 1 out of every 5 kids. 22% of kids under the age of 18 live in poverty. That is right here in America.

No Kid Hungry works every day to end childhood hunger in America through several important steps.

1.Access-We’re ending childhood hunger by connecting kids to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and

summer meals. This work is accomplished through the No Kid Hungry network, made up of private citizens,

government officials,nonprofit organizations, business leaders, and others providing innovative hunger solutions in

their communities. These partners work together, implementing solutions that break down the barriers that keep kids from healthy food.

2. Education- Through its Cooking Matters program, the No Kid Hungry campaign educates and empowers low-income families to stretch their food budgets so their kids get healthy meals at home. Cooking Matters participants learn to shop strategically, use nutrition information to make healthier food choices, and cook delicious, affordable meals.

3. Awareness- The No Kid Hungry campaign works to shine a national spotlight on the crisis of childhood hunger in America, creating a powerful movement of individuals committed to bold action. We build partnerships that enlist influential individuals in the cause and advocate policy changes needed to achieve our goals.

The organization states that the solution must be a collaboration. Since summer 2011, No Kid Hungry efforts have helped bring more than 34 million additional meals to kids who need them.

Helping to end hunger…one simple act of kindness at a time.

For more information on An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff visit www.aninvisiblethread.com

To help partner with or to obtain more information on the No Kid Hungry program, visit www.nokidhungry.org