Thanksgiving Greetings From Tom and Family Hope Charity

Tom sends his greetings with positive news about progress in Korogocho, Nairobi, Kenya - but as always, your help is needed. Read on:

Pictured at the right are some of the 25 young men of the “Ghetto United Football Club” who have expressed the desire to free themselves from the chains of substance abuse. Organizing and sponsoring this team are part of Family Hope Charity’s outreach to youth who struggle with substance abuse, HIV+/Aids or chronic poverty. Participating in the team allows them to experience the self-discipline and work ethic needed to live a substance-free life.

We invite you to join us in supporting these youth and the other poor residents of Korogocho slum in Nairobi through the following projects:

1. Apprenticeships to learn the construction trade through a hands-on learning project: rebuilding the community clinic in Korogocho slum. This clinic serves 1,000 clients a week, mostly poor women and children, and desperately needs an overhaul which would double its capacity. Work has already begun to get the apprentice workers prepared - this life-changing project will be underway soon.

2. Matching funds for a daily savings program: 60 HIV+ mothers - hard-working, energetic single women - are currently saving small amounts of money each day. Family Hope will encourage their efforts by supplying matching funds, enabling them to begin income-generating projects to build a better, more sustainable life.

3. Training of local “recovery coaches”: Local men and women recovering from drug/alcohol dependency will train to become recovery coaches, establishing relationships with substance abusers (particularly those who are HIV+) in Korogocho and assisting them in developing recovery plans.

We at Family Hope Charity invite you to become one of the “5K4Africa,” or, “Five Thousand For Africa.”

Hope and courage arise when we know others believe in us – can you share some of your Thanksgiving blessings with our hard-working mothers and youths this year?

Your contribution WILL make a difference!

Send your tax-exempt contributions to either of our fiscal sponsors:
The Staudinger Foundation
c/o Fr. Lou Franz, C.M.
P.O. Box 1208
Flagstaff, AZ 86002

OR

Totus Tuus Ministries
17236 St. Gertrude Drive
Covington, LA 70453

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