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Our founder, Mr. Chet Dekko, was absolutely, positively, passionate about economic freedom. So much so that, with the fruits of his life’s work, he started a foundation to help future generations have the same access to economic freedom that he held dear. So, what is economic freedom anyway? We’re glad you asked. Here are some […]
Quick! Name a memory from summer camp! Did you think about your cabin? S’mores around the campfire? The polar bear swim? What about saying goodbye to Mom and Dad? At the Dekko Foundation we’re often asked to support summer camps. So we’ve been thinking a lot about camps and how they support children’s growth and development. Pastor Mark Radloff, executive director of […]
Last week some of our co-workers attended a conference in California. Over lunch they talked with a woman who runs an after school art program. She stated that art and music are no longer part of the school day—so programs like hers are especially important for children. At the Dekko Foundation we’d heard rumors that […]
What do you want most when you’ve had a lousy day? A cold shoulder? Or a nice warm foot rub and a five-minute personal pity party? Children have emotional needs too and, too often, busy adults minimize their needs with the equivalent of a cold shoulder. This link will take you to a great piece about children’s emotional needs. The […]
Was your grandpa standing beside you the day that you caught your first fish? Did you celebrate holidays by getting more frosting on yourself and your mom than on the actual sugar cookie? Childhood experiences make us the adults we become in SO many ways! It’s no surprise then, that research shows philanthropy […]