Child Advocacy Day -- In January, our members go to Jefferson City, Missouri, taking with them as many cuddly dolls as we’ve collected and made during the year.  These dolls are given to our state legislators, who in turn find childlren with special needs for these dolls.  Some of our dolls have found their way to young children who’ve been severely abused.  We feel good that in a small way we’ve helped to give them some comfort.  These dolls also help remind our legislators that children are to be considered when they are making decisions for our state.

Essay Contest -- FCE sponsors an essay contest for all Webster County schools.  All 4th graders are encouraged to participate in an essay entitled “What A Family Means To Me.”  These essays are judged on the county level and the winners are forwarded to be judged on the state level.  Prizes are awarded to the winners.

Young Authors -- Students are encouraged to write stories on things they see, live or imagine.

Golden Books -- FCE provided the opportunity to purchase the Golden Books at a substantially reduced price.  We have given these out to families who can’t afford to purchase them.  This encourages young children to have an interest in reading at a pre-school level.

Pennies for Friendship -- ACWW, an affiliate of FCE,  is a down-to-earth approach to promoting international goodwill.  Its aims are to improve the standard of living for families.  FCE members from all over the world are asked to donate their lowest  coin of their country to help continue this worthwhile cause.  We also study the customs of various countries.  This year India is the chosen country, and we are collecting through various means to pay for the services of a doctor in India for one year.