Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and make memories with your family. But this National Family Month, why not add a special mission to your summer plans? Sharing hope together as a family not only strengthens your bonds but also makes a real impact on others.

Here are 5 fun ways your family can get out, be generous, and share hope together this summer!

1. Start a Campaign on GiveSendGo For Someone in Need

Pick a cause close to your hearts—maybe supporting a local foster family, helping a neighbor in need, or sponsoring a mission trip. Creating a family GiveSendGo campaign is a wonderful way to teach your kids about generosity and the power of community.

Plus, it’s a chance for your whole family to rally around a shared goal, pray for the cause, and celebrate every milestone together. Who says fundraising can’t be fun?

2. Host a Neighborhood Picnic

Invite your neighbors, friends, and their families for a community picnic in your backyard or at the park. Pack food, games, and encouraging notes or small gifts to share.

This simple gathering is a great way to build relationships and spread hope in your own neighborhood. Bonus points if your family shares the story of your GiveSendGo fundraiser and encourages others to give or start their own!

3. Make and Deliver Hope Kits in Your Community

Gather your family to assemble “Hope Kits” filled with essentials like water bottles, snacks, hygiene items, and uplifting notes. These can be given to the homeless, natural disaster victims, or those going through a tough season.

Making these kits together teaches empathy and service, plus it’s a hands-on way to show love in action. Your kids will love getting involved in what you’re doing and experiencing the joy that comes from giving!

4. Join the Giver Army With Your Kids

This summer, invite your kids to be part of something bigger by joining the Giver Army together. Gather around as a family and explore the different Giver Army causes — like Crisis Response, Pro-Life, Faith-Based, Arts & Education, and more. Let your kids help choose the one that matters most to them, then pledge a monthly donation as a family.

Kids love having a voice in where their time and money go. It helps them see that generosity isn’t just for grown-ups — it’s something they can do right now to make a real difference.

And once you’ve joined, keep an eye out for GiveSendGo Charities’ impact reports. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Giver Army grants are bringing hope to people around the world who need it most.

5. Commit to Sharing Hope Every Day for a Week

This summer, set aside one week to be intentionally generous as a family. Each day, choose one simple way to share hope with others—whether it’s writing thank-you cards to neighbors, volunteering at a local food bank, praying as a family for someone in need, leaving encouraging messages with sidewalk chalk, or dropping off food or treats to shut-ins.

Make it a game with small rewards for each completed act and keep a “Hope Journal” where your family writes down what you did each day, who you prayed for, and how God is answering prayers. You can even let each family member take turns choosing the daily activity.

It’s not about doing something big—it’s about being consistent. This simple practice helps your family build a habit of generosity, pay attention to what God is doing around you, and make meaningful memories in the process.

National Family Month is the perfect time to invite your family into something deeper—an adventure that makes a lasting impact. Whether it’s through GiveSendGo, local outreach, or simple everyday kindness, every act of generosity makes a difference.

So this summer, try a few of these ideas and watch your family grow closer—not just to each other, but to God, and those you share hope with—as you shine His light in a world that desperately needs it!

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