Newsletter
Winter 2012
First, let me start with how thankful we are for all the Partners who so willingly gave this past year. It is obvious that the economic situation here in the United States and around the world is being felt by many, as donations are down for the second year in a row. The good news is that all money received was used to help many children with basic needs that no one should have to go without
If you read the Fall Newsletter, you know that we were excited about starting a campaign to raise $5000 for a used vehicle for our orphanage in Kenya. This past summer (winter there), Pastor Patrick and several of the children were very sick. The hospital is quite far away and they have no vehicle for transportation. After facing these difficulties, Pastor Patrick realized that with his responsibility for these children, they needed a vehicle.
We had put aside $1000 towards the $5000 needed. But the drought of this past season has been record breaking in eastern Africa, which has led to skyrocketing prices for food there. In order to keep the children fed, basic food supplies were needed to be purchased, so we sent $300 as requested.
Although we closed the 2011 year with $1514.93, this past week Pastor Patrick wrote that nine of the older children were out of school because they didn't have enough money to enroll all the children. Also many of the children are in need of a new school uniform, which must be worn in order to attend. These children very much want to be in school and not fall behind in their studies. Therefore, this past week we sent $968 to get the children enrolled immediately. As soon as the cost is known for the uniforms, we will be sending that amount also.
So as you can see, we are taking from the vehicle fund, but for a greater cause. I still believe we will be able to help this orphanage get this much needed vehicle, as more people help to join with us in this cause. I am asking that you think about making some type of contribution, as no amount is too small. For many of us, $25 - $50 pays for a night out. It would take only 100 people giving $50 each to reach our goal. I know it can be done!
Perhaps if you have received an increase in your income with the help of the new marketing and compensation plan, you can find it in your heart to help us realize this "dream" for Pastor Patrick and the kids at the Neema Children's Home?
May God bless your gifts by increasing your ability to have and give even more in the future!
Pat Burke
Check back each month to see our progress. Neema Fundraising Campaign