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house of hope

http://www.houseofhopeorphanage.blogspot.com

A group of expats living in Congo-Brazzaville have banded together to support the orphanage House of Hope during a time of transition. By February 2009 they must be out of their current location, so we're raising $47,000 to get them a home of their own. Can you help us?

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  • May 1st

    Posted on Saturday April 11th, 2009 at 00:32 in fundraising, orphanage, moving day

    Good news! The money for rent was pulled together from a few generous friends of the orphanage, so they've got 7 months paid and will move there on May 1st. They can stay in their old house for another few weeks, so there's no danger they'll be on t...

  • Moving Day looms

    Posted on Wednesday March 18th, 2009 at 16:11 in congo, fundraising, orphans, orphanage

    News flash: The owner of the orphanage's current property came back...and said they need to be out by Sunday the 22nd! They're facing the prospects of going out on the street because they have no place to go. They've scoured the city but cannot fi...

  • New house in sight

    Posted on Thursday March 12th, 2009 at 19:11 in fundraising, house locations

    Sorry it's been awhile since an update. The original house we were looking at has now sold to someone else since we weren't able to make a down payment in time. Thankfully, this led the orphanage staff to discover an even better location. The new ...

  • Financial Housekeeping

    Posted on Thursday March 12th, 2009 at 18:58 in fundraising, finances, tax deduction

    Just a little notice to all who have generously given or who plan to give:The tax deductible receipts will be issued as soon as the money is sent off to purchase the house OR at the end of the year, whichever comes first, so do not expect to receive ...

  • It's looking good!

    Posted on Sunday January 25th, 2009 at 15:47 in fundraising, orphanage

    Good news, folks! A couple of generous donations have recently been pledged so we're up to about $12,000. Praise our faithful God and let's give thanks for the compassionate people making this dream come true! We need $20,000 to secure the house a...

  • Now is the time

    Posted on Friday January 16th, 2009 at 11:06 in fundraising, orphanage

    Hi folks! Thanks to all who have contributed to the project so far! I don't have a current total handy, but I think we're at about $5000. February is soon now and that means the orphanage needs to move out of their current location in the next few...

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