Friday, December 5, 2008

DECEMBER 2008

Hello All!
I just returned from my stay in Kenya/Tanzania with my volunteer partner and friend Cynthia at the end of November. As many of you know we've spent this past summer raising money to build a girl's dormitory at Terry's Child Support Center in Machakos, Kenya. It was so wonderful to return to Kenya! I got to see almost all the children that were originally with the project since I was last there in 2006/2007. The children continue to do very well. They seem happy and healthy. I can't express how much I love them and have missed their beautiful, smiling faces. Leah Ambwaya (the owner of the orphanage) is also doing well. It was equally wonderful to visit with her. I'm happy to report that we reached our fundraising goal of $15,000. If you would like to contribute, your money will help to continue the efforts of the orphanage as well as the dormitory that is being built. I can't thank you all enough for your support and generosity. It is because of you, we have been able to help Terry's. Although my site: http://volunteerwithrenee.com is no longer in service, I'm leaving the information on how you can help at the bottom of this email. I'm honored, proud and so very thankful for all of you that have contributed to making a change in other's lives! I promise I'll be back in 2009 for another exciting volunteer opportunity! Who knows.... maybe you'll want to join me on the adventure of wherever this may be!
Blessings,
Renee

TO HELP send a check to:

1. OneKid OneWorld
1109 S. Clark Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(Please put "Machakos Project" in the subject line of the check)

2. Visit OneKid OneWorld's web site to donate online
http://onekidoneworld.org/donate.htm

3. Visit me on facebook to donate to a cause

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

My last blog post for awhile

Hello everyone!

I'm hoping I can "re-train" your internet browsing habits to visit my NEW WEB SITE: http://volunteerwithrenee.com

I know I'll be using my blog again to communicate important information and stories to you about my volunteer experiences. However, as I continue my efforts with OneKid OneWorld, it is much easier to effectively communicate through a web site rather than a blog.

This blog has become a GREAT archive for journaling all of my experiences while I lived in Kenya. I encourage anyone that has not read my story to start from December 2006.

I promise you that when I go back in November, 2008, to build the girls dormitory, I'll be sure to tell many more stories on this blog. But for the time being, please check my web site for updates!

Much love you all!
Renee