New nursery for the Osu Children's Home is a step closer. Estimated cost of the new structure is $315, 000. New nursery greatly expands the space for infants.
New nursery for the Osu Children's Home is a step closer. Estimated cost of the new structure is $315, 000. New nursery greatly expands the space for infants.
New nursery for the Osu Children's Home is a step closer. Estimated cost of the new structure is $315, 000. New nursery greatly expands the space for infants.
Dreams for Orphans is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
Our Mission
Working together to give hope to orphans in developing countries through education and a safe environments. New Osu Nursery a Step CIoser The new nursery for the Osu Children's Home is a step closer.
Architectural plans, do- nated by Albert Es- samuah Limited, a Ghana firm, are now a reality and a complete list of specifications is ready. Groundbreaking could happen this year, according to Osu authorities. Estimated cost of the new structure, which D-.+»: ,-- 0-e/+-: will help fund, is $315,000.
More space needed Ìt was truly a dream when D-.+»: ,--0-e/+-: began this journey, but now it's becom- ing real. With its improved living con- ditions, the new nursery could literally make a life or death difference in the lives of the infants. The new nursery greatly ex- pands the space for infants and makes major improve- ments in sanitation and living
(See Nursery, P. 4)
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About Our Logo
The diamond shape of our logo is the symbol the Akan, a West African people, use for ~fence.¨ A home with a fence is considered to be an ideal home. Because of the security and protection that a fence affords, the symbol is also as- sociated with the security and safety one finds in love. Architects rendering of the new nurserv. Bricks for Babies: Buy a Brick, Help Build a Foundation for the Future
Help build the nursery without getting your hands dirty. Do- nate the cost oI one (or more) oI the 475 cement blocks needed Ior the Ioundation oI the build- ing. There`s a brick priced Ior every budget, ranging Irom $25 to $500. Buy as many as you want. They make a great Christmas present. See insert Ior details. During the holiday sea- son Ì am real- izing how thankful Ì am for all the members of D-.+»: ,-- 0-e/+-: -.+»: ,-- 0-e/+-: -.+»: ,-- 0-e/+-: -.+»: ,-- 0-e/+-: and all those who have contributed their time and talents to help the orphans. Ìt's hard to believe that four years ago Ì started trav- eling to Accra, Ghana and met the orphaned children that Ì now consider friends and family. Ì have visited these children every month since that day. Ì can't help but be amazed at the ability of the children to survive against all odds. That's a lesson to We've always known that the supporters of Dreams are a creative bunch and some of the recent fundraisers prove the point. For example:
Judy Killion threw a birthday bash to celebrate a "significant¨ birthday. Ìn lieu of pre- sents, at- tendees brought a gift of cash for the Ghana orphans. The children of Andrea and Nelson Nakata held a garage sale to benefit Dreams - and clean our their closets. The middle school kids of St. Anne's School are hosting the second annual Dreams for Orphans party. Last year this party was a heckuva lot of fun - and gen- erated a surprislngly large donation for Dreams. The Grover Thurston Gallery in Seattle's Pioneer Square held a cocktail party featur- ing the works of local artists. Our thanks to gallery owners Susan Grover and Richard Thurston who donated 10 percent of the art sales to Dreams. Holiday Bazaars are always a lot of fun - especially when they can benefit Dreams - like the one held at the home of Dreams supporter Helen Gleason. At right, Molly Malloy holds a bottle of the popular D-.+»: ,-- 0-e/+-: olive oil sold at the bazaar. (See fundraisers, p. 4) 2
me to appreciate all the things in my life that Ì take for granted. There are many chil- dren with their own per- sonal tragedies but some- how they sur- vive and have hope and suc- cess. We can all help and be a part of mak- ing this happen. By being a part of their lives it makes our lives somehow more meaningful and full. We now have architec- tural plans and a complete survey of the nursery that has been our dream. And there's a simple way you
can help build the nursery -- buy a brick. Ìt's so simple, but bricks are the foundation for making the orphaned babies' lives better. See the insert for information on how you can buy a brick and help make our dream come true. With your help, the most vulnerable and voiceless will soon have the facility needed for them to grow and thrive. Thank you for your generous sup- port. We wish you a healthy, happy New Year. Kary Doerfler, Founder and Executive Director
"Being a part of their lives makes our own lives more meaningful." From the Founders Putting the ~Fun¨ in Fundraisers Benefits Dreams for Orphans 3 Brats (Aot the good-looking kids below) Bring 1asty 1reat for Orphans Dreams volunteers helped serve up the brats. From left, Jack Roger, Jessica Collins, Alex Kennison, Spencer Sef- cik, Kellv Neuport and Ali Iseman. Not shown. Dannv Dentis and Lexi Doerfler.
We're talking bratwurst sandwiches - brats - at a fundraising event benefiting Dreams for Orphans. The event was the dedication of a new park at south Lake Union in Seattle. Dreams Board member Robin Osika arranged for her company, Johnsonville Sausage, to sell bratwurst sandwiches and soft drinks with the profits going to Dreams for Orphans Ka-Ching - a tidy donation rang up for Dreams. Our thanks to Johnsonville Sausage.
Dreams Helps Heal a Heart
This is the story of a little boy named Boam, who came to the Osu Children's Home with an older brother when Boam was three. His mother is mentally ill and unable to care for the boys and an older sister.
NormaI in every other way An exuberant little boy, Boam was normal in every way - except he had a hole in his heart. He loves to play soccer and do cartwheels. Recently, D-.+»: ,-- 0-e/+-: helped fund surgery correct the condition. Without it, his activity and his very future would have been limited. A few days after the surgery Boam was running around the yard, playing soc- cer with the rest of the kids. Ìt's just one of many ways D-.+»: ,-- 0-e/+-: is working to make life just a little brighter for the children at the Osu Children's Home.
Just in! Dreams Jewelry
Now, just in time for the holidays, we have D-.+»: ,-- 0-e/+-: jewelry, created by noted Seattle jewelry designer, Juliet Roger. The jewelry is brushed Ster- ling, featuring the Dreams logo. Suggested donation is $75 for a large pendant, $60 for a small pendant and $60 for earrings. To order: email Juliet@Julietroger.com.
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conditions. Ìnfants will be on the top floor, toddlers on the first floor, which should help prevent the spread of disease. Each room will have its own toi- let and each floor will have its own kitchen. There will be living quarters for the "Auntie¨ who runs the nurs- ery. Your donations can help make this dream come true. (Fundraisers, cont'd)
A Fair Trade bazaar at St. Anne's Church where Dreams sold West African handcrafts.
Alex (left) and Kathv Kennison volunteer at the Fair Trade Ba:aar.
1hanks, everyone, for your enthusiasm and hard work!