Hi everyone,
A big thank you again to everyone who has already contributed to the fundraiser. We're already up to $595 of the $700 goal! As Christmas is arriving, I want to thank you for following so far, and firstly wish you a peaceful time in what can be hectic days!
We only have $105 left to raise, so I will keep the fundraiser open over into the New Year. In preparation for Christmas, when we share, it opens the way for God to come into us and act and move. Please feel free to share this fundraiser with others, as it can open up surprising possibilities!
I'm still waiting to hear back about the Christmas gifts and the $150 we gifted for the children in the daycare, I hope to hear more today. These days are busy for everyone, as the Christmas novena in the village is in full swing, and the fundraiser for the church was this weekend, too. I will post more in the next update.
I have the next $350 ready to send to the family of Zoe Ortiz, and aim to send that before Christmas. The final $200 will go to the local church.
I'll include more updates as they come! I'll also post them here on the website:
https://www.barriers2bridges.org/giving-blog/bring-god-close
I just want to also repeat the request to 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! In these last few days before Christmas, I hope you experience God's closeness, through the "yes" of someone generous like you!
-Jerome
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