Creating a better tomorrow through Character, Kids, and Community.
“Our mission is to provide a firm foundation for children to develop strong civic values” Our goal is to empower kids to live each day with good character, and that each child we serve gives back, becomes a role model and makes a positive impact on the world around them.
Using her Ph.d., Passion, Heart and Determination, Miss Joni lives her purpose to make a difference in the life of a child. While working on the Reading Team, she Piloted the characters which won a National Promising Practice Award. In 2007 the 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit organization was formed. Today, thousands of children have received a Superhero Character Building activity box. Thousands of children have been impacted by these character messages, lessons and stories that become a part of their daily language.
Thank you for finding value in what we do. We could not continue with the support of our donors. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved with our ongoing projects, like superhero character building activity boxes donated to children’s hospitals, please contact us.
-Team Characters of Character
TELL me and I forget, TEACH me and I remember, INVOLVE me and I learn. Benjamin Franklin and Miss Joni’s favorite quote!
Character Happenings
Superhero Character Building Kits For Children’s Hospitals
We saw a need to create and provide character building activity kits in 2019 just before the pandemic struck. Once the pandemic changed our way of living, the need for these engaging Superhero Character Building Activity Kits became even greater.
Our Superhero Character Building Activity Kits allow children to use their imagination in the best of ways during a stay or visit that could be quite scary.
Each kit includes everything the child needs - they do not need to share materials. Our Kits are more than just a distraction - the contents provide all of the materials needed to complete an art activity, include positive visual reinforcements, a confidence boosting superhero mask — all while the child is learning, internalizing, and learning to display positive character attributes.
Mindfulness for Military Families
One of our nine Characters is Self-Esteem Elephant who focuses on the trait of confidence. Self-Esteem Elephant recently started to explore what a powerful tool affirmations are!
With our Affirmation Kit, children are working on building their confidence and creating a positive self image while they are also enhancing reading and writing skills, further developing their social and emotional skills, learning what it means to make good decisions, and even working on their fine motor skills.
More information coming soon. We’re making changes to better fit the needs of children in military families and hope to have this project launched in 2027.
What People Are Saying
“When a child is hospitalized they face a multitude of challenges throughout the process of their care. These fun-filled boxes introduce lessons using playful activities and encourage the development of positive coping skills. The development of these skills helps provide strength of character that will continue to benefit them throughout life.”
— Nicole W. (Child Life Specialist)
“Characters of Character has given our program a new and exciting way to teach our children about core character traits. We love the nine Superhero Agents introduced through this curriculum and look forward to the impact they have on our Kinders. It’s been a while since our staff have been this excited about a new program. Thank you Characters of Character!”
— Jenny B. (Fort Campbell Army Base)
“These superhero boxes have truly made life better for patients at Children’s Health. We have given these boxes out hospital wide to various patients. Each time, they have been received with a smile. Thank you creating a positive and meaningful experience for our patients during difficult times.”
— Child Life Department at Children’s Health (Dallas, TX)
Support Characters of Character
Thank you for choosing to support our mission to provide a firm foundation for children to develop strong civic values. Your donations allows us to continue sharing our Characters and their messages to the youth across the USA.
Contact
Please reach out to Joni if you wish to make a donation for our address.
Email
joni (at) charactersofcharacter (dot) org
Phone
815-403-0217