Hi everyone,
Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to the fundraiser in many ways, including sharing it with others. That always makes such a big difference and is so much appreciated, so please feel free to share with anyone you think might want to participate in the act of community.
We're already up to $520 of the $700 goal! I'm always impressed by people's generosity, so thank you to everyone who has given a gift!
I've already sent $150 to the daycare in Magdalena, and they have their Christmas program tomorrow. The next $350, which we already have gifted, goes to the family of Zoe Ortiz. I'll send that along as soon as it clears the bank. Meanwhile, the final $200 will go to the church.
I'll include more updates as they come!
In the meantime, please consider if you know anyone who might want to make a small monthly donation to the Ortiz family, to support the constant care of Zoe.
Thank you all again very much, and I hope you feel like you are a part of the communal experience of giving and receiving.
-Jerome
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Thank you for considering us!