Hi Everyone!! Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!
I am going down to Kingston, Jamaica in September (Labor day) to volunteer my time for 8 days AND I know what everyone is thinking......wow Jamaica!!! Resorts and beautiful beaches ...BUT there is another world down there we do not see... It is the world of poverty, high crime, unemployment, & illiteracy. Unemployment is high and literacy levels are low. Jamaica has a population of 2.75 million people and is a third world country.
Since gaining its independence from Britain, Jamaica has changed from a peaceful tropical paradise to a poverty-stricken, war torn island of garrison communities and political factions. Kingston, Jamaica's capital has a population of just over 650,000 and approximately 200,000 of these people live in poverty and children in dumpsters.
I learned about Mustard seed communities through Christ The King and the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta. This non-profit Catholic organization has many different outreaches and my mission will be working with the abandoned children with HIV and disabilities. I will be staying at the orphanage to help the children and un-wed mothers looking for work along with 25 other volunteers building shelters and anything else they need.
Meanwhile, I have a lot of work to do and I need your help!
My goal by the end of August is to raise $3,000 dollars!! During the next two months (July and August), I will be organizing suit drives at my office for the women & men transitioning back into the workforce, school supplies for children and construction supplies to build shelters. In addition, I will be working at concerts and a variety of different fund raising events and activities.
You will receive a follow up email upon my return so you can all see the results of your support and be able to share this experience!!!
If you are able to donate financially, please go through this very safe, simple and easy website or make checks payable to: mustard seed communities. Mustard Seed Communities is a recognized non-profit based in the US. The website is www.mustardseedcommunites.com
Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
Kimberly