Dear Sponsors of Francisco,
If you would like to make contributions to Francisco's fundraiser through the group account, this is fine. Just let me know when you are sending a contribution in so that I can send this information to Debbie to credit your account. No contribution for this fundraiser is too small. Thank you and God bless.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Visiting Francisco
Hi, it looks like this summer I may be able to spend a day w/Francisco and his
family instead of only having 2 hours as previously planned. My flight schedule
was changed so I will be there an extra day, Lord willing. I hope to possible
visit his home now, take him to the arcade, maybe do a little shopping. If you
would like to send small gifts or a small donation to give to the family, please
send me an email. Thank you and God bless.
family instead of only having 2 hours as previously planned. My flight schedule
was changed so I will be there an extra day, Lord willing. I hope to possible
visit his home now, take him to the arcade, maybe do a little shopping. If you
would like to send small gifts or a small donation to give to the family, please
send me an email. Thank you and God bless.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Francisco and Tutoring
Some time ago I asked about seeing if Francisco could get a tutor to help him with his school work, since he is repeating the second grade. The report came back and says that Francisco's mother doesn't help the children with their studies and that the children currently rely on a neighbor to help them do their homework. To hire a tutor to help Francisco with his homework would be $58/month with includes homework support, transportation, and monthly reports. The tutor would come to his home Monday-Friday and would report on his progress at the end of the month. If you think that you would like to help out with this need, please send me an email or post. Thank you and God bless.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Fundraiser for Francisco
Hi everyone,
This is a special notice to let you know that we are kicking off a fundraiser to raise funds for an additional room that Francisco and his family can have to improve their living conditions. We are hoping to do this project in stages. The fundraiser is posted on FirstGiving here:
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sharon-clyburn/a-room-of-their-own
So far we have had some contributions and if you can help us out in any way, please visit the fundraising page. Here are additional suggestions for raising funds to help Francisco, that were developed by Barbara. Thank you for your support of Francisco and his family.
Fundraising Tips
If you have computer skills, make a collage of photos of Pancho and Evelyn's family showing the dreadful state of their living conditions and add what we are trying to achieve. Add the list of construction materials required and ask for donations. See below-
1) Keep a jam jar or something similar in your hallway for Pancho and Evelyn's hallway and when going out, transfer loose coins into it. You will be surprised how quickly the odd coins add up. If you have children, get them involved as well.
2) If you belong to a church, why not ask the congregation for assistance to help the family be able to build a room for themselves? You could choose one of the construction items. For example the bricks cost $403.85 and you could ask people to contribute $2.00 or more, per brick.
3) If you teach at school, ask the teachers or kids to help buy one of the smaller items with either a penny drive or a bake sale. Perhaps if you have children at school, you could check with their teacher for a similar idea.
4) If you have a group of friends, consider hosting a brunch or a barbecue on a special day such as Easter, July 4, or during a game. It could even be pot luck, but advise guests ahead of time that it will be for a fundraiser for an additional room.
5) It will soon be spring, so why not get rid of some things you don't need any more in a yard sale displaying your collage and telling neighbors that all proceeds will be going towards the fundraiser. If you have any kids, encourage them to have a lemonade stall or bake some cookies for sale-it will add up.
6) If you work, display your collage to your working colleagues and ask if they can spare a few dollars for the fundraiser.
7) If you are a student, try to get other students involved. Perhaps when the weather is better, organize a run for pledges for the additonal room.
8) If you belong to any other organizations, consider taking your collage and asking for small donations to help this family.
9) If you have a medical condition and live near a hospital, check to see if they are offering cash to participate in a study. I receive $20.00 for blowing in a tube!!
See what ideas you can think of, even if you are financially challenged yourself.
Thanks again and God bless!
This is a special notice to let you know that we are kicking off a fundraiser to raise funds for an additional room that Francisco and his family can have to improve their living conditions. We are hoping to do this project in stages. The fundraiser is posted on FirstGiving here:
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sharon-clyburn/a-room-of-their-own
So far we have had some contributions and if you can help us out in any way, please visit the fundraising page. Here are additional suggestions for raising funds to help Francisco, that were developed by Barbara. Thank you for your support of Francisco and his family.
Fundraising Tips
If you have computer skills, make a collage of photos of Pancho and Evelyn's family showing the dreadful state of their living conditions and add what we are trying to achieve. Add the list of construction materials required and ask for donations. See below-
1) Keep a jam jar or something similar in your hallway for Pancho and Evelyn's hallway and when going out, transfer loose coins into it. You will be surprised how quickly the odd coins add up. If you have children, get them involved as well.
2) If you belong to a church, why not ask the congregation for assistance to help the family be able to build a room for themselves? You could choose one of the construction items. For example the bricks cost $403.85 and you could ask people to contribute $2.00 or more, per brick.
3) If you teach at school, ask the teachers or kids to help buy one of the smaller items with either a penny drive or a bake sale. Perhaps if you have children at school, you could check with their teacher for a similar idea.
4) If you have a group of friends, consider hosting a brunch or a barbecue on a special day such as Easter, July 4, or during a game. It could even be pot luck, but advise guests ahead of time that it will be for a fundraiser for an additional room.
5) It will soon be spring, so why not get rid of some things you don't need any more in a yard sale displaying your collage and telling neighbors that all proceeds will be going towards the fundraiser. If you have any kids, encourage them to have a lemonade stall or bake some cookies for sale-it will add up.
6) If you work, display your collage to your working colleagues and ask if they can spare a few dollars for the fundraiser.
7) If you are a student, try to get other students involved. Perhaps when the weather is better, organize a run for pledges for the additonal room.
8) If you belong to any other organizations, consider taking your collage and asking for small donations to help this family.
9) If you have a medical condition and live near a hospital, check to see if they are offering cash to participate in a study. I receive $20.00 for blowing in a tube!!
See what ideas you can think of, even if you are financially challenged yourself.
Thanks again and God bless!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Photos of Franciso with his SNG Gifts
Hi everyone,
New photos came today of Francisco with his SNG gifts! These gifts are the result of the First Giving Fundraiser that we did back around Oct./Nov. These are the items that he received as listed on the SNG report.
5 Pajamas, short pants, jacket
1 Blender
1 Bed sheets
3 Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
2 Snacks, milk
1 Shoes
It says "Francisco and his family are very grateful for this gift. Francisco de Jesus received clothing and shoes to dress well, some food supplies to eat well and be healthy, a blender to prepare delicious juices, an oral kit and bed sheets.
His mother wrote:
"Dear Sponsor:
I hope that you and your family are in good health as my family and I are. This letter is the thank you for the gift that you gave him which he could buy: a pair of shoes, blender, a set of sheets, groceries, and clothes. My family and I are very grateful for the gift. This year he is going to be in 2nd grade of elementary school. I am so happy.
Francisco Herra's Mom says goodbye with a lot of affection."
I will post the report and letter and little later. God bless.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Francisco's Home Condition
Here is a video which shows the living conditions of Francisco's home and we are thinking that the room to be added would consist of enclosing the storage area seen in this video. Steve wanted to also do something to the walkway at the entrance of the home but the CI staff says that this would not be feasible since the home is on a hill and mud would still run into the home. However, Barbara and I also think that putting something up like a wall in the front might work.
Completing the Fundraiser in Stages
This was shared by Barbara, one of Francisco's sponsors:
It would probably be best to do the fund-raising in three separate stages.
1) The foundation and concrete flooring which would require the following.
a truck load of sand - $171.98
rocks - $127.47
35 bags of cement
though all might not be
needed for the floor alone $388.46
Total costs for materials $687.91
Plus a rough estimate of
labour costs. - $312.09
- Approximate Grand Total- $1,000.00
If each group member would be able to donate an extra $35.00 say in April that would raise $420.00 and if Steve Hogan could manage $580.00, that would raise the required first installment.
Total $1,000.00
If that is not feasible and each person can only afford $30.00 that would equal.
- $360.00
Plus matching amount from Steve -
$360.00
Total - $720.00
If fewer bags of cement were purchased that might just be enough to make a start. Having so many bags of cement lying around might make it irresistable for poor people wanting to steal for profit.
Barbara also suggested that we try to raise funds through our church, school, or local store for example.
"When/if you get any ideas from the other group members could you also add my last suggestion of perhaps taking on one of the items as an individual fund-raiser either the bricks, sand or small rocks, cement, etc., If some one belongs to a church with a congretion of say 200 and they ask each person to donate a mere $2.00 that would pay for the bricks!! Plus any other ideas that occurr to you or others. e.g. having a spare change jar which soon adds up." Barbara
I think that this is a great idea! Other possibilities are putting the fundraiser on First Giving or Aura's House to gather more contributions.
Please post here or on the Yahoo group if you have other suggestion or ideas to help this family! Thank you so much!
It would probably be best to do the fund-raising in three separate stages.
1) The foundation and concrete flooring which would require the following.
a truck load of sand - $171.98
rocks - $127.47
35 bags of cement
though all might not be
needed for the floor alone $388.46
Total costs for materials $687.91
Plus a rough estimate of
labour costs. - $312.09
- Approximate Grand Total- $1,000.00
If each group member would be able to donate an extra $35.00 say in April that would raise $420.00 and if Steve Hogan could manage $580.00, that would raise the required first installment.
Total $1,000.00
If that is not feasible and each person can only afford $30.00 that would equal.
- $360.00
Plus matching amount from Steve -
$360.00
Total - $720.00
If fewer bags of cement were purchased that might just be enough to make a start. Having so many bags of cement lying around might make it irresistable for poor people wanting to steal for profit.
Barbara also suggested that we try to raise funds through our church, school, or local store for example.
"When/if you get any ideas from the other group members could you also add my last suggestion of perhaps taking on one of the items as an individual fund-raiser either the bricks, sand or small rocks, cement, etc., If some one belongs to a church with a congretion of say 200 and they ask each person to donate a mere $2.00 that would pay for the bricks!! Plus any other ideas that occurr to you or others. e.g. having a spare change jar which soon adds up." Barbara
I think that this is a great idea! Other possibilities are putting the fundraiser on First Giving or Aura's House to gather more contributions.
Please post here or on the Yahoo group if you have other suggestion or ideas to help this family! Thank you so much!
Breakdown of the Costs for the Room Construction
Here is the breakdown of the room construction materials and labor construction material:
1 truck of sand $ 171.98
1 truck of small rocks $ 127.47
35 bags of cement $ 388.46
47 rods $ 157.69
15 roof sheets $ 192.31
4 kilos of black wire $ 6.59
8 boxes of small nails $ 7.14
40 roof hooks $ 4.95
550 bricks $ 403.85
IVA tax: $ 168.68
Subtotal Construction material: $ 1,629.12
Labor hand: $ 1,060.44
Subtotal construction material and labor hand: $ 2,689.56
Plus 10% (provisional fund) $ 269.00
Total: $ 2,958.56
1 truck of sand $ 171.98
1 truck of small rocks $ 127.47
35 bags of cement $ 388.46
47 rods $ 157.69
15 roof sheets $ 192.31
4 kilos of black wire $ 6.59
8 boxes of small nails $ 7.14
40 roof hooks $ 4.95
550 bricks $ 403.85
IVA tax: $ 168.68
Subtotal Construction material: $ 1,629.12
Labor hand: $ 1,060.44
Subtotal construction material and labor hand: $ 2,689.56
Plus 10% (provisional fund) $ 269.00
Total: $ 2,958.56
We Need Your Help!
Hi everyone,
I have emailed most of you to see if you might be interested in helping out
with a new fundraiser for Francisco. We are wanting to add an additional room
to Francisco's home, especially now that his new baby sister is here. Steve,
his sister's sponsor, inquired to see how much the construction might cost,
after learning that building a new walkway into the home would not be feasible
at this time.
With 13 people in the home now that the new baby has arrived, Francisco's family
really needs some additional space. The details for the room construction will be posted next, and we are thinking of possibly doing the fundraiser in stages.
Steve will match any funds that can be raised. If you are interested in helping
out with this fundraiser in any way, please let me know! We could really use
your help although I know that times are tough financially for just about
everyone.
Thank you for all that you have done to help make life better for Francisco. God bless.
Shana
Co-ordinator
I have emailed most of you to see if you might be interested in helping out
with a new fundraiser for Francisco. We are wanting to add an additional room
to Francisco's home, especially now that his new baby sister is here. Steve,
his sister's sponsor, inquired to see how much the construction might cost,
after learning that building a new walkway into the home would not be feasible
at this time.
With 13 people in the home now that the new baby has arrived, Francisco's family
really needs some additional space. The details for the room construction will be posted next, and we are thinking of possibly doing the fundraiser in stages.
Steve will match any funds that can be raised. If you are interested in helping
out with this fundraiser in any way, please let me know! We could really use
your help although I know that times are tough financially for just about
everyone.
Thank you for all that you have done to help make life better for Francisco. God bless.
Shana
Co-ordinator
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