Brenda Can Now Go On to the 7th Grade!!

Brenda's fundraiser has been completed!!! Now, after Chrystal send the extra donation in for the remainder, Brenda will be able to afford tuition for the 7th grade!! Thank you to all who have made this possible for her!!

Fundraiser Update

I want to pass on this great news! We have two fundraisers that are almost completed! I know there are lots of fundraisers going, and it feels like you are being pulled in a million different directions! Please consider giving to these fundraisers. We have over 20 children waiting in line for their turn to come up on the MAC waiting list!!

I have had some requests for a MAC fundraiser, but to be honest, at this point, there is no way can expect to be able to provide any more children with a fundraiser. We will have to come up with some big ideas to get these fundraisers moving. I do not want to disappoint any of the children on our waiting list!

If you can help, please donate to our 2 current fundraisers. Once these fund, we will be able to get 2 more children's fundraisers launched! Thank you for your continued support!

Franklin's needs $125- to donate, click here
Brenda's needs $90- to donate, click here

(on the note of Child Hope Zambia, the above child is available for sponsorship on www.childhopezambia.blogspot.com )

Brenda is soooo Close!

Thanks to a $50 donation just received, we are $50 closer to our goal. Brenda only needs $130 more to complete her fundraiser!!! That is only $10 each from 13 people. That can be done! To help with her fundraiser, make a donation here

Halfway to Our Goal!!!

Brenda's fundraiser is at the halfway point, at it needs a little nudge. I know Chrystal has helped many fundraisers. Now it is her turn to get the help. Please help Chrystal make Brenda's dream of continuing school a reality! To donate, click here

iGive Update

I wanted to provide everyone with an iGive update. According to their web-site, they send the checks on the 15th of every month. This month should be the first month we receive a check! Once received, I will take the check to the bank and disburse it to the current fundraisers. This will be a big help, especially since we are about 1/2 way through both of our fundraisers! Brenda's fundraiser only needs $180 more!! To donate to her fundraiser, click here

I am checking my mailbox every day, and you all will be the first to know when the iGive check arrives. Stay tuned!

2 Current Fundraisers

Franklyn and Brenda still need your help! The both have a little over $100 raised so far, but we have $200+ needed to complete them! These are both great causes! Brenda's money will be used for her secondary education, and Franklyn's money will be used to set him up with a welding business after he completes trade school. To donate to one or both fundraisers, click on their name and make the donations on their FirstGiving pages:

Franklyn

Brenda

Fundraiser #27 Has Launched!

Brenda, the lovely school girl in Guatemala, would like to continue her education. Education system in Guatemala is structured in such a way that allows for studying in high school while completing optional occupation such as computer, electricity, mechanics, accounting, secretariat, etc. After finishing secondary school in any of these specialties it is possible to continue on in any university field.

The goal is to raise tuition funds so that Brenda can continue on to the next grade. She will be able to pick up a specialty skill while she furthers her education. The total cost of school fees and tuition for the 7th grade will be $524. This fundraiser will raise $350 and Chrystal will raise the rest on her own.

To help Brenda, click here

Summer Reading Package Received- Brenda in

Post from Chrystal:
"I am very happy to write you again I hope you and you loved husband are doing well, let me tell you that I was very happy to receive this beautiful gifts it is one doll one book of esperanza and one book of yo naomi and one book of la telarana and stickers and you beautiful letter. I hope the cold weather is gone in your country and that you are enjoying spring and summer, thank you for the help that you sent to me and my family and i wish you all the best in the world. I am so happy to be in school because i learn new things everyday. I hope you are happy with your loved husband and everything is wonderful to you.
With kisses love and hugs
Brenda "

Updated Photos of Chrystal's Children

A note from Chrystal:

"I have two new photos from my CI Kids. Luz from Guatemala Age 9 and sponsored her since April 2009. She is wearing the shirt that was purchased with the special needs gifts I sent her for a trip to see her grandparents and items needed. And, Brenda from Guatemala Age 12 sponsored her since July 2008. Brenda was the girl we raised funds for an IGP selling juice. Brenda will graduate from the 6th grade this year and I will look into what I can do to help her further her education. So far, she has done well in all her classes.

Brenda gets to go to the zoo!!

Chrystal wrote:

"I sent my CI child to a trip at the zoo. She had a blast.

Brenda says

Thank God, I am well and happy because I had the chance to accomplish a nice and beautiful trip with my family. I spent a great day in the zoo and I saw several animals. Thank you very much for your support, we spent great moments as a family. We also ate delicious food. This experience will be unforgettable for me and my family. My family and I are so grateful.I feel like a happy and lucky girl for being your sponsored child. I want you to know that I love you very much and I keep you in my prayers. I wish you several blessings. May God keep you in his loving care. "

A Look Back 2009 Part 2~ All IGP's!

#4 Henry is my child (Heather M), and he lives in Cartagena, Colombia. His family has struggled to keep employment and a steady income. When I first started sponsoring him, his family was living on $25 a month!! Now, his family is at $105 a month. This is extremely low, so this fundraiser was very important for the family.

Amount raised: $215 by 5/6/09

What the family received:
Items needed to start their own restaurant
1 set of 12 pieces of cutlery
4 plastic tables
16 plastic chairs
1 can opener
1 pitcher
1 fryer
1 blender
1 grater
1 fan

The amount needed to start the business was way more than what we could raise at that time. For this reason, I have requested an update from the field to see how much more the family needs to get the business off the ground.

#5 Alejandra and Fabiola are Su's children in Mexico. They wanted to start a business selling small items in order to add income to the household.

Amount raised: $290 by 5/12/09

Items bought for the business:

toys

plates

cups

bowls

and more! (take a look at the picture to see just how much they were about to buy to sell)

#6 Brenda is Chrystal's child in Guatemala. They family was in need of income to provide for their basic needs. This fundraiser set up Brenda's family to have an ice drink business.

Amount raised: $265 by 5/20/09

Items purchased for the business:

A machine to make ice drinks

A juice extractor

6 glasses

200 oranges

Project #6 Photos & Thank You!!!

Dear Sponsor:

I greet you with so much love wishing you are in good health let me tell you that I am healthy along with my loved ones.

I am happy to receive your help. I received a machine to make ice drinks, a juice extractor, 6 glasses & 200 oranges.

I want to thank you for all the help you send for me and my family I will keep you always in my prayers, may God bless you and keep you safe.

Whereveryou are I hope you are having a great time.

Goodbye with joy, hugs, and kisses.With love

Brenda

PLEASE go to the web-site because I have added several pictures of a few completed projects. Take a look a what all of you have helped accomplish!!!: http://makeachangemac.webs.com/completedprojects.htm

Meet Chrystal's Sponsored Child Brenda!

This is Chrystal's sponsored child Brenda from Guatemala. Chrystal will be giving us more information about her soon, as she is scheduled for fundraising project #6. For now, here are the basics that she sent me:

Name : Brenda
Age: 11
Birthdate- 10/21/1997
Favorite Subject: Grammar
Favorite Pastimes: Playing with dolls
Father: Abandoned family
Mother: Abandoned family
Brother: Francisco , Age 17
Child lives with relatives in Rual Guatemala Home-
One Bedroom, Kitchen
Cooking Facilities- Portable gas stove
Home Construction: Walls Concrete block
Roof: Corrugated metal
Floor: Concrete
Water Source: Running water in home
Electricity: Available
Sanitary Facility: Toilet

Brenda is currently living with relatives. I received several pictures of her and a woman that might be an aunt. I have to ask her about that. The family's monthly income is only $90.00. Her letters are wonderful. In her first letter she writes how greatful she and her family are to receive my support. Brenda also mentioned that she would like to have the opportunity to meet with me and thank me in person.