Local Preschoolers Put Their Heart Into Art for Charity

Children from The Learning Experience in Hackensackrecently hosted their annual “BeCause Our Hearts Beat” art auction featuring 195 peace, art and, love-themed masterpieces created by its preschoolers.

The artwork was auctioned during a community event to raise awareness and funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In attendance at the event were children and families of The Learning Experience and members of the Hackensack Chamber of Commerce. The center raised a total of $1,000 to help grant wishes for Make-A-Wish kids.

“We participate in this event to teach our students and our families how our philanthropy program goes beyond the classroom to teach about making a difference and a positive impact, said Monica Mustacchio, Center Director at The Learning Experience in Hackensack.

The “BeCause Our Hearts Beat” nationwide philanthropic initiative is a part of The Learning Experience’s ongoing philanthropy curriculum, which introduces children to a pair of fun-loving characters, Grace the Greyhound and Charity Chihuahua, who teach them the value and application of giving back and helping others in class, at home, and in their communities. Monthly philanthropic and fundraising events are also held to help children understand what it means to give, share, and donate.