Projects - 2007

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2008 PROJECTS

Four Funds US$21,000

Love Fund: Joyce Ajlouny, Ramallah US$5,000
The Love Fund was established in 1914 and is used in this year's budget to support Joyce Anjlouny in her work with the Friends Schools in Ramallah.

Faith Fund: Eden Grace, Kenya US$5,000
The Faith Fund was established in 1925 and will be used to support Eden Grace as she continues her ministry in Kenya.

Hope Fund: Mike and Kay Cain, Belize US$5,000
The Hope Fund was established in 1928 and in this year's budget will be used to support Mike and Kay Cain as they continue to minister to the young men of Friends Boys School in Belize.

Joy Fund: ACFIA Women Workers US$6,000
The Joy Fund was established in 1935 and in this year's budget will be used to support ACFIA women workers, Khrysi Wall, Brenda White and Christina Wood.

Children and Youth US$7,000

Jamaica - Library Books and Materials for Swift-Purscell Boys Home US$4,000
A fire in October 2007 destroyed the Great House and all the library books and encyclopedias for the 80 boys (ages 7-18) who live at Swift-Purscell. This project would help rebuild the library and maybe buy a computer to be used for school work.

Belize Boy's School Scholarship Fund US$3,000
Many of the students struggle to pay for the school uniforms and the tuition costs. Money for scholarship will help several boys attend the Boys School and have a second chance to pass the entrance exams for high school.

United Thank Offering US$6,000

Jody and Ben Richmond, Kenya US$3,000
Ben and Jody are providing interim leadership for Friends Theological College while FTC seeks a new principal, following the return of the Nugent-Rehard family to the United States in 2007.

Sadie Vernon, Retirement Fund US$3,000
Sadie gave many years of loving, faithful service in Jamaica and Belize.

Keys to the Kingdom US$12,500

Kasimbi Feeding Programme US$2,000
The Kasimbi Feeding Programme is an exciting new program initiated by the women of Kasimbi Friends. These women have taken on the challenge of providing a Saturday meal for orphans in the Kibera slums of Nairobi.

Triennial Travel US$5,000
The Triennial Travel fund has historically been used to help offset the cost of Triennial travel for overseas USFW Yearly Meeting Presidents/Presiding Clerks. Be mindful of the fact that the 2010 Triennial will be in KENYA!

Advocate Subsidy US$2,000
The Advocate Subsidy is an essential tool for the Advocate Subscription Manager. These funds are used to offset the cost of overseas mailing, as well as the cost of ensuring that each of the USFW YM Presidents/Presiding Clerks receive an up-to-date copy.

Lyndale Girls Dorm Renovation and Computer US$3,500
The Lyndale Girls' Home in Jamaica remains in need of dorm renovations. In addition, they need a computer. The computer will aid the girls with their homework assignments, providing them with a more complete education.

Christian Service US$9,500

Feeding Program in Belize US$1,500
This may be the best meal of the day for these boys.

Kaimosi Hospital Adopt-A-Nurse and Medicine US$4,000
The project will provide much needed medicine and help pay a nurse's salary.

Turkana/Samburu Missions Support US$4,000
These missions minister to the people in a drought-stricken area of Kenya.

Peace and Christian Social Concerns US$6,000

Jamaica - Lyndale/Swift-Purscell Scholarships US$3,000
Education is the key to providing a future for these children.

Ramallah - Eli and Sybil Jones Scholarships US$3,000
In the difficult economic situation for many families, scholarships are much needed in order for children to receive an education.