From the CTKG Cabinet: Meet Derek!

Howdy! My name is Derek Gaszek and I am a Kid Governor's Cabinet member. I go to Oshana Elementary School in Plantsville and I am in fifth grade. Some of my hobbies are to hang out with my friends, play video games, and going outside. I have a family of four: my brother Adam, my mom and dad, and me. I also have a Boxer dog named Captain. I am part Polish. I was a final candidate in the 2019 Statewide Election for Connecticut's Kid Governor. My platform is Brightening the Lives of Homeless People, specifically homeless children.

My three-point plan is:

1. Organize fundraisers to support the needs of homeless children. 
2. Crate flyers explaining Facts vs. Fiction about homelessness. 
3. Develop animal programs to bring small companion animals to homeless shelters. 

I am planning to do the following things to help out. I want to run an animal program at homeless shelters where they allow people to bring small companion animals such as guinea pigs and fish. I think this will cheer up people who are homeless and will give them company. I also want to hand out flyers around my neighborhood so my neighbors can donate food and non-food items to help our community Bread for Life program to feed and shelter the homeless. I will also get my family and friends to help out too. I have already spread the word to my whole family and they are planning to help out with donations!

Thank you for taking the time out of your day and reading my blog post! If you have any ideas or would like to help, let me know! Email info@KidGovernor.org to tell me how you'd like to be involved or how you are supporting those experiencing homelessness!

-Derek Gaszek

Oshana Elementary School

Southington, CT