February 2009-March 2010

March 26, 2010 at 16:03:14 · Filed under HtoHA

Due to the success of our first container, the Penetang branch of Heart to Heart decided to purchase a second twenty foot container.  Like the last one, this container has been filled with school supplies, clothing, shoes, tools, desks and chairs that have been donated by local families and schools. This container will be shipped in the spring of 2010 to arrive in the summer, during Chris’s next visit.

Fundraising efforts have included:

In June 2009, South Paw of Collingwood donated $30,000 worth of merchandise for the container, including hats, t-shirts, pants, and jackets.

In September 2009, Mikael celebrated his 12th birthday party by accepting donations for Heart to Heart Africa in lieu of gifts.  A total of $450 was raised!

O-Grams (candy sales)  from St. Ann’s School, Penetang and Monsignor Castex, Midland raised about $150.

Monsignor Castex grade 7 students in Michelle Foote’s class held an Elvis Presley themed dance that raised about $350.

Michelle Foote held another African Jewellry and Art party that raised $1100. Once again, the Penetang/Midland ladies came out to show their support and a good time was had by all, even in the midst of a power outage!

At the Foote’s annual Christmas party, guests were asked to donate white uniform shirts and/or socks in lieu of hostess gifts.  This was very successful and approximately 75 pairs of socks and 30 shirts were graciously given.

Blown glass oil lamps, donated by a St. Catharines artist, were sold in the Penetang/Midland area, with proceeds of $850 raised.

This winter, Mikael Foote hosted his annual class toboggan party, collecting  28 pairs of socks for the children in Kitonga.

Mikael and Michelle preparing party treats

 

Yoga with Lisa (Lisa O’Driscoll) held a donation-based yoga class in December, raising nearly $1000! 

Dream Kids organized a backpack drive, collecting more than 120 backpacks chock-full of school supplies, clothes, and a personalized letter.  For more information on project “backpack” visit our sponsor, Dream Kids.

If you have any ideas for fundraising in the Midland/Penetang area, we would love to hear from you.  Also, we are looking for items to donate for silent auctions, prizes, etcetera that can be used for future fundraising efforts.

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