“It costs so little to teach a child to love, and so much to teach him to hate.”
Boys Town is making a commitment to #TeachLove by working to create a more just, peaceful and equitable society. We believe, just as Father Flanagan did more than 100 years ago when he founded Boys Town, that every child deserves to feel valued and loved, regardless of their race, religion, gender or background.
Today, we’re asking you to join us to #TEACHLOVE and make a commitment to stand up for love and not hate.
Show Your Support With A Teach Love Shirt
With your monthly support, children at risk and in danger will ALWAYS have a place to call HOME. Sign up to become a monthly donor and get a Teach Love shirt for free as a thank you for supporting this important message.
Teach Love shirts can also be purchased from our Gift Shop and are an exclusive way to show your support of Boys Town and Father Flanagan's mission.
Let's Teach Love - with Praise-lets!
Praise is a simple action we can all take that can make a huge impact…and it’s contagious!
Praise-lets make it easy to remember to praise! Research shows that if you praise kids four times for every correction, it will improve their behavior, and your relationship with them. Start your day with 5 bracelets on the same wrist. Every time you correct your child move one bracelet over to the other wrist. The remaining bands are your reminders to catch kids being good four times over the next hour.
Donate Now & Get Your Exclusive Praise-lets
Any bracelets will do the trick, but with a donation today, we’ll send you a set of exclusive Teach Love praise-lets so you can raise the praise in your home too!
Your support today can help us get more resources like these into the hands of educators, parents, and kids all across America.
Daily Words of Wisdom from Father Flanagan
When you commit to $18 or more a month, we’ll send you a perpetual daily calendar filled with Father Flanagan’s Words of Wisdom to serve as a daily reminder of the good you are doing!
How Does Your Support Impact Kids? Let's Hear It From Them.
Father Flanagan famously said,
“It costs so little to teach a child to love, and so much to teach him to hate.”
And we know it’s true because we see it every day.
Teach Love started with our founder in 1917 when he started Boys Town and welcomed every child regardless of race, religion or creed. At the time, many believed such integration was scandalous. But Father Flanagan was steadfast in rejecting all forms of discrimination, and he embraced every child who needed hope, a helping hand and a home.
Father Flanagan’s actions and words continue to inspire the work we do today. Join thousands of other supporters and by committing to a monthly gift to Boys Town. Your support helps continue our mission to change the way America cares for children and families and to ensure to EVERY child receives the love and care they deserve.
Teach Love Across America!
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