Saturday is national "Make a Difference Day," and a group of Minnesotans is using it to truly make a difference in kids' lives.
They're making 1500 birthday bags to distribute to young people through local shelters or food shelves.
Rita Younger, from Kids n' Kinship joins Karen to talk about Saturday's event.

Thisweeklive host Jeff Achen interviews Kids 'n Kinship Coordinator Ingrid Henry and mentor Dan Benson

Jan Belmore from Kids 'N Kinship talks about the program.

Jan Belmore from Kids 'N Kinship talks about the 2010 Christian Elder Memorial 900 bike ride.

Rick Anderson has repaired over 20 bicycles for a bike sale to benefit Kids 'n Kinship.

Kids ’n Kinship is a program providing children living in single parent homes with mentors. But the program is losing money due to the economy. But one mentor is doing his part to help. When it comes to life 16-year-old Dante Lundstrom wasn't dealt the greatest hand in the world.

John Elder and Jan Belmore from Kids 'N Kinship talk about the Christian Elder Memorial 900 bike ride.