Thursday, January 14, 2010

Integrity and Determination

We're really thankful for our donors, and we want to treat you right. Recently we're getting phone calls asking about year-end statements. We mailed them out today, so you can expect them in a day or two.

Again, we are grateful for your giving. It's been a rough year for so many, but we've seen so many of you dig in your heels and refuse to give in to recession. You've been determined to help, and you've made a difference:
  • Many sponsors tell us that their sponsor check is among the first they write each month. Making it a priority ensures they never forget to send in that $35 each month.
  • Volunteers spend time praying over each child by name.
  • Several of you increased your monthly giving to stabilize the feeding program.
  • You've written precious notes of encouragement for the children and to our staff - thank you!
  • Some of you took hard financial hits and had to reduce pledges for a while, but you've not forgotten us as you recovered.
Truly you are a group with integrity and determination. We are blessed by your prayers and your encouragement as well as by your financial gifts. You have brought so much hope into the lives of children and families in Uganda.

Workers in Uganda are doing home visits this month, prior to the beginning of a new school year in February. They report that the community has taken note of the positive change in their children. TOUCH is not just keeping children in school, the program is also helping families by lifting some of the burden of feeding, and by providing all-day supervision while caregivers work.

Thank you again for making this possible. As of today, 140 of the 400 children at TOUCH are sponsored. We are praying that we will find sponsors for all of the children within the first quarter of 2010. You can help by spreading the word - download a brochure and tell your friends, link to us from your blog or Facebook, invite us to your church or school or civic group.

Thank you!

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