25th Garage Sale!

Dear Bukasa Supporters-

This Saturday, October 19, 7 am-12 noon, we will be hosting our 26th garage sale to support Bukasa School!  If you have items you would like to donate contact me (805-492-4020), I'd be happy to pick up.  Would you be willing volunteer some time to help with the event?  We need help with set up on Friday, Oct 18 from 2-4 pm; volunteers to help sell on Sat morning (we provide coffee and munchies); and help at the end (noon) to clean up and stack left-over goods for pick up on Tuesday.  Any time you give is much appreciated no matter how short.

Thank you for your loyal support of this ministry over the past 4 years.  Since the beginning we have collected slightly more than $25,000- that's a lot!  Many might think that all needs are met and the school should be well on it's way to being out of "financial need".  I wish this was true!  If you pro-rate the funds over 4 years it averages out to about $520 per month.  This is almost exactly the amount needed to support the school on a monthly basis- teacher salaries, food, clean water, uniforms, books/materials, repairs, expansion, improvements, etc.  

So we continue to plug away.  Please join us in this effort once again.  I'll keep you posted on our results and overall progress.

On behalf of Bukasa School, many thanks,

Bob

P.S.  We are in the early stages of planning our trip to Uganda during the summer of 2014.  I invite you to join us (me, my wife Deanne, and daughter Blythe) comprising a team of perhaps 6-10.  Cost $3000; dates, probably late June or early July; duration 8-12 days.  As the plans firm up I will give more specific info.  Our purposes would be:

1) prepare profiles for student sponsorships (photos/family background, establishing priority list by need)

2) help stock the local pharmacy

3) organize micro-loan seminars for locals by locals

4) assess needs of community and solicit help from local Rotary to meet the need

5) spend time with adults and children

PLEASE PROMOTE OUR INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN.  HELP US MEET OUR GOAL IN LESS THAN 60 DAYS!  JUST CLICK THE LINK ON THE PREVIOUS POST TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IT.  SHARE WITH FRIENDS!  THANKS!

Indiegogo Campaign!

Dear Loyal Bukasa Supporters-
Join us in our Indiegogo Campaign to raise money for Bukasa.  It's time sensitive, so we have only 60 days to reach our goal.  Please spread the word, share with friends and family.  I'll keep you posted on the results.

To read all about it, click the link below:

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bukasa-school-project/a1c1/4667660

Here's hoping for great success!

Three Important News Items!

News item #1-
          We have five new students (3 boys, 2 girls) available for sponsorship!  Please spread the word and feel free to share this among friends and family.  Others you know may want to contribute to a worthy cause but not know how or where to donate.  An endorsement from someone they know and trust may be just the encouragement they need to participate!  Contact me at b.d.rhoads@mac.com and a sponsorship can begin right away!

Miiya Tendo - age 4

Joseph Mukisa -age 5

Odoki Simon -age 6

Arthur Sanyu =age 6

Jovia Kirungi -age 3

          Joseph, Arthur and Jovia are children of pastors serving with Pastor George at Ever Increasing Miracle Church in Bukasa.  Because of low income the pastors cannot afford school tuition.  

          Miiya and Odoki's fathers have abandoned their families.  Their mothers' small business income barely provides for basic needs.

          A great way to engage in Kingdom work is to show God's love as a child sponsor.  Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity.  

News item #2-

          We are currently working on adding an online donation button to our blog page.  A few logistical issues need to be worked out first between Project Love International and PayPal (verifying PLI's non-profit status, linking bank numbers/accounts).  After this is completed, the donation link will be active.  Donors' $40 monthly sponsorship can be paid via a PayPal account or with any major credit card.

          I'm not sure the "Donation" button will appear on email postings, such as this, but it will be on the blog site.  If it doesn't appear in future postings, go to iheartbukasa.blogspot.com.  Click "Donate" and follow the prompts.  We'll announce when the button is active- we hope it's soon.

News Item #3-

          Our next Bukasa Garage Sale will take place, in my front yard, on Saturday, October 19 from 7 am-noon at 838 Silver Cloud St. TO.  If you have goods to donate contact me at 805-492-4020 to make arrangements for pick-up or delivery.  If you are willing and able to help, we will be setting up on Friday, 10/18 from 3-5 pm.  We also need help on Saturday morning with selling, talking with people about our cause, and making contact with potential supporters.  Clean up begins Sat. at noon.  All help  is gratefully accepted.  

As always, we appreciate your support and your heart for Bukasa School.