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Open House
Desks are arranged, pictures are being hung and final preparations are being made at our new state-side office in Burien, Washington. We are kicking off this coming project year with an Open House this Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 4pm – 8pm. If you are in the area stop by our office, located at 1416 SW 151st St, Burien, WA. 98166. Come hear stories of the children we are diligently trying to save, learn ways you can get involved and meet some of our Liberian field team staff that are in town for this event. We are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
Orphan Relief and Rescue has officially moved!
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In July, our US staff packed up our Texas office and drove in caravan to our new head office in Burien, Washington, just south of Seattle. The new office space will provide us with the room we need as we continue to grow. We have already been welcomed by the community in Burien and are looking forward to hosting an open house in the new office.
Date: September 1st, 4pm - 8pm
Welcome Uncle Ron
With rainy season in full downpour, our field team has been shrinking. Several of our staff are taking some much needed time off to rest and reset for another busy program year.
Grand Opening Celebration
Wednesday we celebrated the realization of a longtime dream of ours, as 37 kids jumped out of buses and went crazy checking out their new home. After two years of construction, Danny Feeney Memorial Orphanage is now complete, with brand new furniture, a freshly drilled well, and a teddy bear waiting on each bunk.
Thank You!
Last week, we finally received our container shipment! It was like Christmas at the team house. Not only did we receive a pick-up truck bed full of donated books, but we also got bins and bins full of Child Development Program supplies, and more than 850 pairs of underwear for the children! The amount of donations was overwhelming, and we are very excited to put all of your donations to good use with the children that we serve.
Danny Feeney update
Getting Educated
As in the rest of the continent, HIV/AIDS is a growing problem in Liberia. For the last six weeks, a group of kids from Francis Gaskin Orphanage and their school mates have been in a special HIV/AIDS education course created just for them.
Danny Feeney Update
For the past week, a team representing HeartCry has been in Liberia putting the finishing touches on Danny Feeney Memorial Orphanage Home. Latrines are being plastered, walls are being painted, trenches are being dug, household items are being purchased, and invitations are being hand-delivered in anticipation of the grand opening ceremony, to be held on June 23. We are so excited to see the home complete and cannot wait to move the children in next month!
Nets Needed Now!
Rainy season has officially hit Liberia. The rains bring cooler temperatures that are enjoyed by all. They also bring days and days with no sun and turn football fields into lakes. With all that water around, the mosquito population also increases exponentially. More mosquitoes increase the risk and incidence of malaria.
Malaria is a parasitic infection that is spread between people by a certain type of mosquito. Symptoms can range from vague to severe but usually include a fever, severe body aches and a headache.
