Lots of kids set up lemonade stands in the summer. For many it's a first step toward learning what it means to1your own money. For 11-year-old Cartier Carey it was a2 to do a lot more. That's because Carey isn't using his3to open a first savings account. Instead, he's4 it back into his community. His goal is to help single mothers in need with all the stress and5uncertainty brought on by the pandemic, Carey decided to focus on the basics: diapers and wipes.
The idea for the project 6while Carey was visiting his grandmother who lives in one of the area's more economically depressed neighborhoods. Carey, who is keenly observant for his age, was7by how many women he observed raising children on their own. By the end of July, Carey had raised close to $5, 000 via the lemonade stand and from donations, and 8 about 6, 500 diapers. As of September, at 22, 000 diapers, he's9to achieving his total goal of 25, 000.
But the generous 11-year-old is no 10to worthy causes. Before becoming a "lemonade mogul", Carey launched another community 11 titled 'Carti packs" care packages for the homeless that12such essentials as deodorant, soap, tissue, and even hand-warmers for when the weather got13_.
Carey says his greatest 14comes from knowing he's made a difference and seeing how much his efforts have meant to the people he tries to 15.
