This note is from Jonah Kanter, our O Ambassadors contact person. He sent us this note a few months ago when he received our first donation from "Hours for Africa."
When all the money we made this year was totalled, it amounted to $1424.80!!! We earned this money through several Club Hope / O Ambassador Projects -
"Hours for Africa" - Club members hired themselves out to do work around the house, yard, and neighborhood. All the money earned was given to O Ambassadors. Club members wanted the children of East Africa to know that they donated the money because they care.
"Hearts for Africa" - Club members learned about living conditions and the lack of educational opportunities for many children in East Africa. Club members went, in teams of two, to talk with children in all grades at Prairie Vale. Other students in our school were able to color a HEART, sign it and donate $1. Those hearts were displayed in the hallway with a banner that said "Prairie Vale Families Have a Heart for Africa".
"Sweets for Africa" - We had the biggest, best bake sale in the history of Prairie Vale. Before
the bake sale even began, a patron of the school offered to match our bake sale proceeds (up to $300). Club members and their families baked and made some of the BEST treats imaginable. When it was all over, we had sold everything and made over $500.00. Once we added the
$300.00 matching donation, our grand total was over $800.00!!!
We were focused all year on East Africa, but because the club members had open hearts, we were concerned about the recent cyclone in Myanmar and the earthquake in China. We have learned that things happening on the other side of the globe have implications in our world. We have also learned that when good people care, and work together, they can make a difference.
Mrs. Gates and I are so proud of our Club Hope members!!! We hope you all have a wonderful summer.
