For Immediate Release:
The Children of the American Revolution is a children’s leadership organization that was founded on April 5, 1895 to instill patriotic values in the youth of America. The C.A.R. trains good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people. It is led by the members who are between the ages of 0-21 years of age. The State President for 2022-2023 is James Hamilton of the Treasure Coast Society, located locally in Sebastian. Every year, the State President chooses an organization to raise money for and designs a donation pin to help accomplish that. This year’s theme is “Kids Helping Kids C.O.P.E. (Children Overcoming Problems Everyday)” and he is raising money for the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders in Orlando, FL. His goal is to raise $5000 to support children’s cancer research and family support. The C.A.R. has multiple committees including Kids Helping Kids, American History, Government Studies, Leadership Development, and Conservation.
The Florida Society Children of the American Revolution recently held a State Officer Retreat in Apopka, FL and James Hamilton chose a service project of painting garbage and recycling cans at the W.T. Bland Library in Mount Dora for their butterfly garden. The project was organized by Mount Dora mayor Crissy Stiles. Four state officers participated in the service project, as well as three senior leaders. Two societies were represented, Treasure Coast Society in Sebastian, FL and San Bernardo Society in Pensacola, FL.
For information on the Children of the American Revolution or for information on joining your local society, please contact the F.S.C.A.R. at floridasociety@yahoo.com.
