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BVC: Help the Elderly of Kenya!

$4918raised of $3500 goal
140%

Organizer: Kate Drinkwater Beneficiary: Missionary Benedictine Sisters

Here is a summary of what we will be doing with the money: There are about 250 Elderly people in the area that form groups of about 50 each. One of the sisters, Sister Judy, goes to visit them...

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Here is a summary of what we will be doing with the money: There are about 250 Elderly people in the area that form groups of about 50 each. One of the sisters, Sister Judy, goes to visit them once a week and makes soap with them as well as does a Bible Study for them. They make the soap, sell the soap, and bring back the money each week. The money goes into the group pot and at the end of the year Sister Judy divides it evenly and gives it out for them to use for the following year for whatever they need. A lot of them need medical assistance and have to pay for their grandchildren and such. This is a good thing that Sister Judy is doing, but it sadly, is not enough at times. Some of them have to use all the money for medical bills that they can't buy food for themselves and Sister Judy has to step in. She is a wonderful woman of God and we are proud to know her and work with her each week. Usually, the sisters get money from the government to be able to pay for christmas packages for each of the elderly which consist of flour, sugar, soap, and rice. This is a huge deal to these people who can go a while without being able to buy food. But, sadly, last year they stopped the funding so they couldn't do it. But, God has put it on our hearts to help these people! Each package costs about 1,500 shillings which is roughly $20. There are 250 people to do this for, so the cost comes to about $5,000. But, if we can get 1,000 shilling packages, even a little bit helps. Please consider helping us out! This will not be possible without the kindness of all our friends and family back in America! If you cannot donate money, please donate your prayers! Anything is possible through prayers to our Father! Thank you so much for your time and caring hearts! We appreciate y'all so much. xoxo
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Andy & Claudette Buckley
donated$20.00
Thursday, December 06, 2012

We were impressed by your account of your life with the people of Kenya in the letter you sent to us. You are doing a great thing to help these people and we are glad to donate to the cause. Keep up the good work and stay well. Our best to all of your new friends in Kenya!



Susan Uehling
donated$50.00
Saturday, November 17, 2012

in Memory of Cortney Eaker



Jake Coffman
donated$25.00
Saturday, November 17, 2012



Paige and John Drinkwater
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

We're so proud of you!! Love you and miss you so much!



Sisters of Sigma Alpha Iota
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I sold homemade headbands to my SAI sisters, and I made $50 :) Paige



Joe Parelius
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



St Mary Help of Christians Youth Group Aiken SC
donated$501.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

This is money raised by youth at St Mary Help of Christians from pancake breakfast for Kate's elderly friends in Kenya. Joan LaBone



Lin Santandrea
donated$190.00
Sunday, November 11, 2012



Jim and Amy Bigham
donated$20.00
Saturday, November 10, 2012

Kate, What glorious work you are doing! God bless! With love, Amy



Friends and Family of Kate
donated$905.00
Saturday, November 10, 2012

Mr. Mrs. Kirk Welsh, Mrs. Shirley Hinkley, Mr. Mrs. Craig Wachs and Jessica, Mr. Mrs. Luke Guilmette, Mrs. Florence Jutras, Ms. Helen Smith, Dr. Mrs. Richard Shoup, Ms. Karen Patterson, Mr. Mrs. Donald Guilmette, Mr. Mrs. Roger Guilmette, Mr. Mrs. Randy Guilmette



Michael
donated$70.00
Friday, November 09, 2012



Helena Stefanowicz
donated$22.00
Thursday, November 08, 2012

Y'all are doing such a wonderful thing here!! Keep up your enthusiasm for those in need. We are praying for you!



The Falk Family
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 06, 2012



Lindsay Connolly
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 06, 2012



Belmont Abbey Volleyball Team
donated$55.00
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Hope this little bit helps! God bless all of you!!



Dianne and Tom Trueb
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Great work Kate!



Murphy Family
donated$50.00
Sunday, November 04, 2012



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Sunday, November 04, 2012



The Ward family
donated$25.00
Sunday, November 04, 2012



Ken & Pam Carlson
donated$50.00
Sunday, November 04, 2012

Kate, you are truly doing God's work! He called you and you responded...how amazing and special you are! May he continue to work through you and keep you safe. You remain in our prayers. Love and blessings, Pam & Ken Carlson



Anonymous
donated$5.00
Sunday, November 04, 2012

Love you girls, you're doing awesome work over there!



Robert and Syrena Moon
donated$10.00
Sunday, November 04, 2012



Friends of Kate
donated$260.00
Saturday, November 03, 2012

Annie Burgard, Mr. Mrs. Leonard, Mr. Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Mrs. Jameson, Mr. Mrs. Haig, Mr. Mrs. Wallick, Linda Harvy, Mr. Mrs. Francis, Mr. Mrs. Lebreque



The Drinkwater Family
donated$250.00
Saturday, November 03, 2012

So proud of you. Love you.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 02, 2012

#FundingFriday has you in our prayers!



O'Malley Family
donated$250.00
Friday, November 02, 2012



Anna Mitchell
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 02, 2012



Lisa Hendey & CatholicMom.com
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 02, 2012

Prayers for you!



In Honorium, St. Benedict
donated$20.00
Friday, November 02, 2012

Matt swaim, @mattswaim on twitter, producer of the Son Rise Morning Show sent me here. I believe in you and I love making soap too!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Friday, November 02, 2012



Anonymous
donated$5.00
Friday, November 02, 2012



#FundingFriday, represent!
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 02, 2012



Gretchen Crowe
donated$5.00
Friday, November 02, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 02, 2012

Just a small donation, but prayers go with it.



Brandon Vogt
donated$5.00
Friday, November 02, 2012

In support of the Benedictine Volunteer Corps and #FundingFriday!



Kim Whelan
donated$5.00
Friday, November 02, 2012



Jim and Nancy Ewing
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 02, 2012

Happy to help. Please don't put us on an email list, however, thanks.



Mary Rose
donated$10.00
Friday, November 02, 2012



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Friday, November 02, 2012



Anonymous
donated$5.00
Friday, November 02, 2012

With God all things are possible.



Tony Rossi
donated$10.00
Friday, November 02, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Friday, November 02, 2012



Farmer Family
donated$5.00
Friday, November 02, 2012

God bless you today and every day...



Phyllis and Laura Dowd
donated$30.00
Thursday, November 01, 2012

You're doing wonderful things over there in Africa, Kate!



Theresa and EDGE kids :)
donated$300.00
Thursday, November 01, 2012

Love and miss you girls so much!!



The Stephenson Family
donated$25.00
Wednesday, October 31, 2012



Diane Light
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, October 30, 2012



Rajive Tiwari
donated$15.00
Tuesday, October 30, 2012



Candy and Cathy Mintz
donated$100.00
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Thank you Kate, for making us aware of this situation. We are delighted to help, and we thank you for your service. Our love to you, Candy and Cathy



Mary-Jane and Paul Zocco
donated$40.00
Friday, October 19, 2012

Wonderful Work!!!



Debbie Salman and Claudina Ghianni
donated$250.00
Thursday, October 18, 2012

I am proud of you Kate Drinkwater. This certainly seems like a life changing mission for you.



Meagan
donated$20.00
Saturday, October 13, 2012

Keep up the good work girls!



Jake Smith
donated$30.00
Saturday, October 13, 2012

Keep up God's work!



Sarah
donated$20.00
Thursday, October 11, 2012

I am praying for you guys!



Angelina Clare Stella
donated$20.00
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

I am so proud of you Kate this is a really cool cause! I am so proud of both of you and what your doing...what you are experiencing I am sure is priceless. You are in my prayers. Please keep me in yours. Much love!!!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, October 09, 2012



Sigmon Family
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Blessings for what you are doing!



Chris and Debby Ward
donated$30.00
Tuesday, October 09, 2012



Annabelle Laville
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, October 09, 2012



Marina Hart
donated$20.00
Monday, October 08, 2012



Anonymous
donated$250.00
Monday, October 08, 2012



Daniel Korycki's Donation
donated$5.00
Monday, October 08, 2012

You're doing a great job!



Laura Pistorino
donated$20.00
Sunday, October 07, 2012

Keep up the great work! Your cause is in my prayers!



Aunt Jackie Marois & Memere/Pepere Vezina
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, October 07, 2012

Kate & Caitlin: Hope you succeed in reaching your goal.



Alison
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, October 06, 2012

So proud of you ladies! Will spread the word!



Rajive Tiwari
donated$10.00
Saturday, October 06, 2012



Gautier Family
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, October 06, 2012

Keep up the good work....little things with great love.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, October 04, 2012

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Mrs. Anonymous
Hi. i would like to know where the specific area of concern is in Kenya. Thanks.

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