Warancha CarePoint Progress Update

Where are We? Where are we going? There are currently 200 children registered in the HopeChest program at Warancha CarePoint in Awassa Ethiopia, 44 which are sponsored (22%).   Unfortunately, there is still a great need for sponsorship funds in order to implement the full program we desire to see in Warancha.   These past 6 months, we did see some exciting things happen for our children.  The funds were large enough to pool them together to care for some great needs and rest assured, your sponsorship has been used to give a Hope and Future to your child.   At this time, all 200 children have received school supplies and school uniforms as well has their school fees have been paid.   Every child is getting this opportunity and we are so excited about this!!   We do know, however,  the importance of the feeding program to this community, but because their is not enough to supply for the needs of every child, we have had to make the tough decision to allocate the funds to be used in this way.   In the meantime, our development team and field staff are going to begin providing a daily snack for the children during their break times while we continue our efforts to bring awareness to Warancha and gather more sponsors for our children.  Our goal to kick off the feeding program is 60% sponsorship (120 children).  This is not impossible ... we (with HE) can do this!   As we are able to see more children sponsored, we will be able to implement our initial initiative of a full feeding program (2 meals per day).   We will hire a cook and work to raise the funds necessary to build a small kitchen for this purpose as well.   Please be watching for updates on the feeding program.  Our awesome Development Team is working hard to make the right plan for action for our children.   Will you join us in spreading the word?  We head into 2012 pregnant in anticipation of what the Lord has in store for our community!   If you are interested in joining the Warancha Family and sponsoring one of the children, please contact me (Cristie) at cmartine@satx.rr.com.   Don't forget to write your child!  I promise, your letter is a treasure that they hold dear!