Fundraising Results...

Success!!

We reached 100% of the 2010 school year budget ($2,800) and 66% of the 2011 budget ($1,861) – a total of $4,661 for Grace Junior Elementary. Amazing!!! There is still another $250 in donations that are currently being processed.

As well as paying for the rent, the teacher salaries, the school supplies, uniforms, teaching materials, the food program and the sustainability program, the school was able to start a new homemaking program teaching the children and their parents to sew their own school uniforms. Once they have a strong grasp on dressmaking, they will be able to use this knowledge to fulfill uniform orders from other schools and help them become more self sufficient.

The parents, students and teacher are so grateful for your love and support. Sally was overcome with praise and excitement when she was able to bring the material donations to the school.

Here are just a few photos she was able to send over the horrible internet connection:

In regards to the abused children Stepwise and their partner NGO were in the process of helping, they have all been successful relocated to a new orphanage and enrolled in new schools. They are currently in the process of finding resources to meet the affected children’s emotional and therapeutic needs to overcome such a traumatic experience. What a tremendous relief to know that they are safe and in loving hands.

I want to thank Sally (Stepwise) for taking such good care of the children they serve in Kenya, especially those at Grace Elementary that are so near and dear to my heart. I know first hand what a challenging and emotionally trying place Kenya can be and it means a lot that they have sacrificed so much to make it such a big part of their lives.

Please do not forget about the wonderful things that Stepwise is doing in Africa. They always welcome donations for Grace, as well as their many other East Africa initiatives. Their website can be reached at http://stepwise.org/.

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your thoughtful and generous donations. It never ceases to amaze me how AWESOME my friends truly are. You have no idea how much I love you all.