Saturday, October 1, 2011

September Update!

New Children!

Ugandan Director Emma and a matron will live at home with the younger children that PFP sponsors so that they don't have to live in the slums any longer.  This means that little Luke is now out of the slums and living at home!  It also means that we are able to bring in two new little ones this month!

Ochola
Nangiro
We have also welcomed six-year-old Irene to the family!  Irene is Friday's cousin and he is so happy to have her join the Peace for Paul family.  Emma helped Irene transition from the slums to the PFP home to school.  She is doing well and is so happy to be with the other PFP family members.

 

Luke helping Irene get ready for school :)

Ajuna Emma also started school with the others.  He tested into Primary 4 (fourth grade)!  We are so proud of him!

Fundraisers

The third Peace for Paul Annual Online Auction has begun!  Volunteer Karen put together a beautiful catalog that features the nearly ONE HUNDRED packages that were donated this year!!!  Thank you Karen for the 25+ hours you put into making this year's auction a success!  And THANK YOU to everyone who donated!!!

Here's what our Development Director, Lisa McIntosh, had to say about the auction this year:

"Thanks to everyone who donated the packages, we appreciate it so much.  But now we need to sell them!  ...as most of you know, I recently returned from a trip to Uganda and absolutely fell in love with our kids there.  There is much work to do, but what we have managed to do so far is great and the kids are so happy and healthy.  Thanks to everyone who has supported us in the past and to those of you who continue to do so.  Your support is life changing for these kids."

Our Executive Director, Heidi Kaltur, said, "All proceeds from this auction will be going toward the construction of a third building on our property in Uganda.  This building will include a kitchen, mess hall, bathing facilites and a common study area for the children.  Once this is finished it will allow space for us to rescue nine more children from the slums and streets.  Let's do this!"

The Bridgetown to Bay Area cycling fundraiser started on September 9th!  To find out more about the fundraiser or to donate to Peace for Paul visit our web page or the facebook page here!



Brandi Eslinger held a fundraiser in Portland, OR.  Board members Heidi, Tomasz, Amphy and Monika attended along with volunteer Beth!  They all had a fabulous time and Brandi raised $1,100 for Peace for Paul!  Thank you Brandi!


Monika, Brandi, Tomasz, Heidi and Amphy

Brandi Eslinger shares about her experience working with PFP

Artist Laura is asking anyone who is interested to make pillow cases for the children for Christmas!  While Ellie was in Uganda she noticed that all of the children's beds were uniform and thought that the kids would really like something unique and personalized to make them feel more at home.  She is blessed to have an aunt with so much talent and compassion for the PFP children!  Thank you Laura!



Photos of the Children

Emma visiting the children at their school

Lomilo, Arthur and Juma

Bosco, Luke and Emma

Cosmas



Emma and Luke

Luke, Ajuna Emma, Esther and Florence

Gloria and Luke

 

Gloria, Bosco and Joseph received letters from their sponsor Lisa!

Emma held a family meeting at school

Juma, Lomilo, Arthur and Natule with lollipops :)

Allan and Mark with sweeties

Michael leading the PFP family meeting

Moses:  "See food!"

Rose with her school rewards

The whole gang!


While the children were at school we had shelves built for their school boxes!


Shoe cubbies - another way to keep the home organized!