This Summer we have been working hard to provide books and school supplies to the students of Panchsheel Ashram School and Felix Convent School. I am happy to report that together, our efforts raised $4590.00!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SUPER-READERS, CHARLIE AND COLIN! They each participated in a July Read-A-Thon to help provide books and school supplies for children in rural India and together, they raised $310. Charlie (left), seen here with her sister, read 10 books during the month and raised $100 and her mom raised $110 with an Instagram fundraiser. Colin (right), seen here reading to his brother, read each of the 31 days of July earning $2 per day for a total of $62! Colin’s mom donated the rest to total $100.
Our Board Member, Loreen Marshall (left), hosted a Summer Read-A-Thon program. She explains, "Our small organization works tirelessly to help fund the education of children in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra to establish partnerships that cross boundaries of culture, class, race, religion, disability, status, or wealth. We have a limited window to raise funds for the upcoming school year before the laws change which will make our efforts more difficult."
Her goal was to raise $3000 by reading at least 3000 pages (approximately 10-ish books) in 31 days. To date, she raised $3278 with donations from her friends, colleagues and co-workers. Many thanks to all who donated!
Our director, Krista Givens, hosted a Facebook fundraiser to provide books and supplies. She posted this:
"As a parent how much do you spend on school supplies per year? As a teacher, how much do you spend on school supplies for your classroom each year? At Panchsheel Ashram School, the government supports teacher salaries and other costs, but does not provide funding for books and classroom supplies. Let us combine our resources to provide students all they need to begin a new school year."
Her supporters raised $1002 for the “Give Books” project.
Many thanks to Charlie and her mom, Colin and his mom, Loreen, Krista and all those who participated and donated! $4590 will will provide our schools with all they need to begin a new school year right!