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16 Complete, Small Project 17 Launches, and Mike Epler's Matching Challenge for Bacilio! |
Dear Aura's House Friends and Donors,
Make Your Donation Count Three Times
We've raised $1605 so far for Bacilio and his family of Honduras as of November 7, 2007. Thanks to our partner, Mike Epler and his Matching Challenge, now every $1 you donate will yield 2 more dollars, up to $1500!
Bacilio currently lives in a flimsy two-room shack made of mud, wooden planks, and garbage bags. This family of eight constantly faces the threat of health problems and injury due to exposure and crowded living conditions. Soon the family will face the upcoming rainy season of Honduras which starts in November and lasts until April. If you think you can spare a small amount, even $1, please consider helping this family who will never be able to repay you. Please donate now or help by spreading the word to your family and friends.
Bacilio's current house.
Small Project #16 Complete!
Thanks to our donors at Aura's House, $590 was raised for Allison of Ecuador. Soon the family will have badly needed beds, furniture, and improved cooking facilities that will make their lives a little bit easier and more comfortable. Please stay tuned for photos and updates of the purchased items as we receive them. |
Small Project #17 for Eswin (9) of Guatemala Launches
We are currently raising $500 for Eswin Chavez and his family of Guatemala so that they may obtain materials needed for urgent roof repairs. Only $395 left to raise as of November 7, 2007.
Visit Aura's Blog!
Us overworked busy-bee partners at Aura's House recently found the time to launch a new blog and we even post to it every now and again. Articles, links, and frequent updates about our projects are to be found here. Check it out and let us know if you want to be one of our daily bloggers by emailing us at info@aurashouse.com.
Also, don't forget that Aura's House is now listed as a cause on Facebook. We've got over 120 members so far. Join and help us spread the word about our small-scale doable projects that help needy families around the world.
Time to go Holiday Shopping
Remember that 25% of all proceeds from our online shop go towards Bacilio's project. You can also join iGive for free. Up to 30% of your online purchases go to our projects. There are over 680+ stores to choose from and include shops like Barnes and Noble, Travelocity, the Gap, EBay, Staples, Best Buy, and many more.
We hope you enjoy our latest newsletter. Have a great November, stay warm, and thanks again for all you do!
Best wishes,
Kristen, Anastasia, Mike, Christina, and the Aura's House Team |
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Small Project #16 Complete!
$590 Raised for
Allison Dalgo (14) of Ecuador.
Our goal was to give Allison
Dalgo (14), and her family of Ecuador the following
badly needed gifts: a bed, mattress, dresser, gas
stove with oven, blender, desk, and a table. Check
back with us to see pictures of the gifts Allison
receives made possible by your donations.
• Please note, this donation button, along all the others on the site are for our Main Project. To donate to our current Small Project please make a gift from this page. I prefer to donate offline.
What's New at the Aura's House website:
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Double Your Donation
At NO COST TO YOU!
Learn about Children International's Company Matching Program. Just make sure to send us an email so we can have the matching funds earmarked for the Aura's House project of your choice.
See who our latest visitors
are!
In 2005 Children International
launched an online fundraising tool inspired
by Aura's House called SponsorThon. Since then,
it has now grown and evolved into the Lift One Project.
Just $22 a month will help a child get basic medical
and dental care, schooling, clothing, and more. Learn
more about Lift One.
If you are living in, studying
in, or planning on visiting the Eternal City, this
resource is for you. www.romereview.com
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Mike Epler Matching Challenge for the Bacillo House Project.
For every dollar donated to the Bacillo House Project, Mike Epler will donate a dollar up to $500. Countrywide will also match a dollar for every dollar Mike donates up to $500. So $1 of your donations yields $2 more for a grand total of $1,500.
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Small Project #17 Launches for Eswin Chavez of Guatemala!
Visit Small Project #17.
Our goal is to give Eswin Chavez
(9), and his family of Guatemala the following
gifts: 2 bunk beds, 1 pressure cooker, 4 blankets, 10 corrugated tin sheets, 8 wooden sticks, and 2 pounds of nails for roof repairs. Our goal is to raise $500.
Meet Eswin Chavez
See photos of Eswin's sponsor, Janice, visiting Eswin and his family in Guatemala.
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Featured Donors: Russ and Trisha Kometer
Russ and Trisha write:
"In July 2007, we had the opportunity to witness first hand the impact an Aura’s House contribution can have on a developing community. As volunteers at Ghana’s Cape Coast School for the Deaf, we met children who are learning to raise crops and animals thanks to the hard work of students from The American University of Rome and to generous contributions from Aura’s House sponsors.
The vocational skills these children are acquiring will provide them hope in finding a self-sufficient place in a society that has historically provided few prospects for the deaf. |
Russ and Trisha Kometer with Students |
We have since returned to the US, but are still in communication with students at Cape Deaf who are eager to graduate, with plans of pursuing careers in agriculture. The fact that so many caring people chose to invest in the futures of these children is astonishing. We are humbled by the vision and dedication of Kristen and her partners, and we look forward to spreading the word about Aura’s House."
Russ and Trisha Kometer
Providence, RI |
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What's Next :
As usual, we will continue to fund raise for our current projects and keep you posted on the status of completed projects.
Aura's House needs YOU! We're always looking for people to help out with fundraising, design, graphics, promotions, and keeping the site going. Interested? Please contact us at info@aurashouse.com if you have any comments, ideas, questions, or suggestions. Volunteer Job Positions can be found here.
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