I figure this link I am sharing (ineptly) might just be the perfect gift idea, especially for that person who is the hardest to buy for, and you know we all have one or two of those people on our list! Take a minute to check this link out so that together we can make this year a win-win. Let's give to those in need in that hard-to-buy-for-person's honor. This way no one has to lie when they tell you they love whatever unnecessary gadget, sweater or fruitcake you ended up getting in a fit of panic. This way there are no inconvenient trips to the mall to return the panic gift and that person gets to feel great about what was done in their name.
So here is a link to Ethio-American Blended Families, EAFS. This group does a lot of extremely important work. They have helped to establish 2 orphanages that take in any and all orphans, HIV positive, large family groups, older children, etc,. They never turn any child away because they will be too hard to place and that my friends is an incredible thing! They housed my boys for well over a year and their work allowed my boys to attend a local school while waiting for their forever family (us!). Thanks to their commitment to the children they serve they recently helped bring home a sibling set of 5! That group waited for over 2 years and thanks to EAFS they had what they needed while waiting. EAFS also helped established a Feed and Read center for non adoptable orphans. They feed these children, pay their school & uniform fees. They also tutor the kids to help keep their grades up. Their Feed and Read gives the children a safe place to go when not in school. They clothe them and help teach them life skills so that eventually these precious souls will be able to take care of themselves. I have visited the Feed and Read and seen their work first hand. It is such a blessing!
I cannot write enough about the tremendous needs that exist in Ethiopia and how much $ is needed to continually meet those needs but, donating to EAFS is a great place to start ~ http://ethioamericanfamily.org/miskaye_orphanage_bg/So, please, give in someones honor today and from our family to yours, have a Merry, Merry Christmas!
2 comments:
Thank you so much. People seeing and telling and other people hearing and being touched enough to give a little or a lot is how we have been able to make this work. Many thanks and blessings to your family.
kristin, just responding to your comment at my blog...feel free to link. it's good to hear from you:) happy new year!
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