Lightbridge Academy Launches Fourth Annual Week of Giving to Inspire Community Connection

Event Encourages Kindness and Empathy in Children Through Hands-On Charitable Activities

ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 2, 2024 Lightbridge Academy, The Solution for Working Families? and a trailblazer in early childhood education, proudly unveils its fourth annual Week of Giving, set to inspire young hearts and minds from December 2 to December 6. Rooted in Lightbridge Academy's Circle of Care philosophy, this impactful, week-long initiative seamlessly integrates into the curriculum, fostering core values of kindness, empathy, and generosity. Through engaging, purpose-driven activities, young learners will experience the profound joy of giving back, inspiring hearts and minds to make a difference in their communities.

"At Lightbridge Academy, we are deeply committed to supporting the communities we serve and teaching our children the value of helping those in need through our Circle of Care philosophy," said Audrey Feci, Executive Director of the Lightbridge Foundation. "Through this Week of Giving, we hope to inspire the children in our care to embrace kindness and understand the positive impact they can have on others. It's a hands-on way to instill these important values."

Throughout the Week of Giving, each age group will engage in thoughtfully curated activities designed to nurture compassion and generosity at every developmental stage. From assembling care packages to crafting heartfelt items for local organizations, children will actively contribute to their communities while learning the value of giving back. Interactive initiatives, such as the creation of Kindness Pledge posters, offer a colorful and meaningful way for children to commit to acts of kindness. Complementary activities—ranging from music appreciation and penny drives to outdoor bean bag tosses and yoga—further reinforce the core values of empathy, service, and collaboration. By weaving charitable projects into the curriculum, the Week of Giving not only imparts essential life lessons about compassion but also strengthens the bond between Lightbridge Academy centers and their surrounding communities.

The Week of Giving exemplifies Lightbridge Academy's Circle of Care philosophy and unwavering dedication to uplifting local families, children, and communities. At the heart of this mission is the Lightbridge Foundation, which has been instrumental in transforming lives by championing the health, education, and well-being of children and families. Since its founding, the Foundation has raised over $1.2 million to support meaningful causes, with every Lightbridge Academy center actively contributing to these efforts. From organizing canned food drives for local pantries to hosting bake sales and hands-on events like Parent Car Washes, children and families are continually inspired to take part in acts of kindness, reinforcing the power of helping those in need.

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About Lightbridge Academy

Established in 1997, the company was founded as a family business based on core values and a Circle of Care philosophy that places equal importance on the needs of children, their families, teachers, center owners and the community. Lightbridge Academy provides quality early education and child care programs to children aged six weeks through kindergarten. The company currently has over 150 child care centers either open or in development throughout Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. The Lightbridge Promise also leads the industry as the Gold Standard for health & safety in the child care industry. In 2022, Lightbridge Academy was featured on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 and on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies. In 2024, Lightbridge Academy was ranked #210 on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 and #274 on the Franchise Times Top 400.