October 31st is not only a fun holiday where kids dress like monsters and gather as much candy as possible while trick-or-treating door-to-door, it can also be a great day to do social good.  For over 60 years UNICEF, has helped raise more than $164 million dollars with its iconic orange boxes carried by Halloween Trick-or-Treaters.

The money collected for UNICEF is used for the welfare of children all over the world.  It is a global movement of kids helping kids. See how youth in the U.S. are making a difference in the lives of other kids around the world. Click here to Read the stories of children whose lives have been saved and improved with the help of UNICEF.

Want to join in this awesome effort? You can raise money for children in need - order your UNICEF collection box online or by phone at 1-800-FOR-KIDS.

If you are not planning on Trick-or-Treating this year you also have the opportunity to raise funds digitally.   The UNICEF web portal hosts Heidi Klume's Digital Costume Party — a web app that lets do-gooders upload photos of themselves to try on virtual costumes and share them over social networks while donating to a cause.

The iconic orange box is also going digital thanks to the inclusion of a Microsoft Tag code. People can donate by scanning the code, just like a QR code with their smartphone or text TOT to “UNICEF” (864233).

You can also participate on Facebook and Trick-or-Treat online by creating your own Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF fundraising page. Post the link to your Facebook profile or email friends and family to make a donation to your fundraiser web page.

This year you can teach your kids to be socially aware while celebrating this spooky holiday. Have a happy halloween!