Endangered Species

"...One aspect of our work that I am very proud of is our support of “Endangered Species” across the globe. Let Kids Be Kids, Inc. financially supports, volunteers, and advocates to protect endangered, and threatened, species across the globe. We were very involved with the passage of Washington state Initiative 1401 which passed with a greater than 70% margin in every county in the state. It is now a crime in Washington state to sell or trade elephant ivory, shark fins, parts of elephants, rhinoceros, tigers, lions, leopards, cheetahs, marine turtles, sharks, rays and pangolins.
Our involvement with organizations like the Woodland Park Zoo, Audubon, Earthwatch, Save the Elephants, and others in the United States, Australia, and in many other countries, allows us to advocate for animal protection and animal rights at different venues. We stress conservation, preservation and education in an attempt to build empathy for our fellow creatures, who are often in dire situations.
Another way we promote that hoped for empathy is through our photographs and videos that we distribute on many social media sites, as well as including them in articles and blog postings.
By June I will have completed a collection of photographs that will be included in a book entitled “Friends.” This will be our fourth book on the work of Let Kids Be Kids, Inc., “Advocacy for those Seeking a Voice” as described on our website.
Depending on the geographical location the Gray Wolf and Arctic Fox are considered threatened or endangered. The Lowland Gorilla is severely endangered with the realistic potential of ceasing to exist in the wild. 
We are extremely thankful for the wonderful work many people do to ensure these amazing animals are allowed to continue to share the planet with us..."

Some examples of what Let Kids Be Kids, Inc. does in the community.
When we say "kids" we mean all of us. We believe if we all honored that special place in kids, that joy and enthusiasm, we'd be able to work miracles--

We support via volunteerism, and financial contributions, various animal protection campaigns i.e. Endangered Species, Wild Horses, Woodland Park Zoo, Conservation NW.

We help ameliorate the loneliness and isolation that so many homeless people experience. We contribute financial aide to those on the margins, offer job strategies, support HIV/AIDS/STDs classroom education, advocate for the end of the death penalty, support indigenous nations here and in Australia. We work with Care Teams for the terminally ill as well as assisting with transportation to those needing rides to their medical appointments.

Here is a partial list of who we support:
*Washington Talking Book and Braille Library *Special Olympics  *Washington State Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty *Natives Rising *Avivara (Guat) *Roots *Teachabout (AUS) *Heifer *Survival International (AUS) *Earthwatch Institute * Save the Children *Sandy Hook Promise *YMCA Teen Global Leadership Initiative *SNAP *Acorn *Sierra Club *Audubon  *Interfaith Council on Homelessness *The Malayan Tiger, *Balcoomb (AUS) *Lifelong AIDS Alliance *Project Change *Multifaith Works *NAMI *PAWS *The Little Bit Program, *Woodland Park Zoo, *American Wild Horse Rescue, and various individuals needing a voice...
 See more info on Universal Giving and through the menu bar links and newsletter archives on the Let Kids Be Kids website. 

The videos, articles and photographs produced by Connemara Productions Ltd. serve to honor and highlight those that are willing to share their struggles, as well as honoring those that are reaching out a helping hand.  
 "Let Kids be Kids was more about making me into a capable and passionate, educated and inspired citizen. Teaching me how to help my community, and educating me on the different issues people work hard for."

(University of Washington Graduate)