Donations Requested
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Many of you know Lorena who works
in Time Out Tavern kitchen. She is a hard working great lady. She had saved up
money to send her 15 year old grandson to Nicaragua for vacation. Tragically he
drowned while at the beach. We are trying to raise the money for transportation
of the body and funeral. My Spanish is pretty bad and she was crying and from
what I gather she needs $1,500. We believe she will need more than that for the
funeral. Please stop by and help out if you can. We have a few generous offers
as the news came out and it is greatly appreciated. We would love to see the
help in donations of $20 to $100. This way no one is taking on the whole burden.
As usual all your help is appreciated. Time Out Tavern Escazu, 2289-3217
12-29-08
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Poco Cielo Resort,
in Atenas, is hosting a fund raiser to benefit homeless, abused and abandoned
animals in the care of Lighthouse Animal Rescue of Atenas.
Sunday, December 7th starting at 7:00 PM
3,000 colones admission per person includes 1 free drink!
SILENT AUCTION, DANCING, ENTERTAINMENT, FUN!!! and all for a good cause.
All donations are tax deductible.
Donate an item for the silent auction!!
Contact Josanne or Gary a few days in advance if you have something to donate
for the auction
For information and directions, or to make a donation, call Gary or Josanne at
2446-0689 Or Frances at 2446-0434
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Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation
http://CRHF.org
GAIL NYSTROM´S MOST IMMEDIATE WISH LIST: The new school year is just
around the corner so if you'd like to bring any school supplies or donate
$ towards uniforms, etc., Socks, Bra's, non-aluminum pots & pans, Toys (for the
upcoming Christmas Season - new or used in good condition), OR unused medicines
(especially antibiotics, flu/cold medicine & vitamins for people of all ages).
The BEST birthday gift one could give - a corporate contact for
donations/volunteers!!!
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Greivin is now
19 and was born in a very poor family in the town of Playa Bandera. His single
mom packed watermelons in the season and cleaned houses when
there was work to support her 3 children. Greivin got the highest grades in
grammar school and completed 6th grade against all odds. There was no chance
that he's ever go to high school because of the cost of books, transportation,
supplies and uniforms.
A friend and I stepped in and covered his expenses for the years of high school
and he graduated with grades in the high 90's and with honors. He's now in
university studying computer science engineering. We continue to cover his study
expenses but added to that, he now has some living expenses since he stays with
a family member and has to contribute to the household. We cover that also.
He needs a computer and we are not financially able to cover this added expense.
I have heard that 2nd hand computers are almost thrown out into the garbage in
the USA. Can anyone help me to get a computer for him? You would be investing
your time and effort into the life of someone who really deserves it.
Thank you in advance. Charlene,
gringuita_nyc@yahoo.com, Aug. 12,2008
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First Aid
Course In Santa Ana Red cross they just finished a First
Aid Course, they will have one in about a month and half from today, for more
info contact them at 22825355 or send a fax 22036121 or email
cruzroja118@racsa.co.cr asking them to
advise you when is the next course In Escazu the Red Cross will be glad to give
a course in Spanish and also in English but it has to have a minimum of 15
persons, their is a fee not is cash but is supplies to help this local red cross
for more info you may contact John Vargas at 22894094
Note: The Red Cross service in Costa Rica is not Government sponsored, the
services including Ambulance is supported only by contributions. There is
some help from the Hospitals but not enough and the crew is not paid very well.
Always consider the Costa Rica Red Cross when you feel like giving.
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July 2008-October 2008
A group I am part of is organizing a donation to two very poor indigenous
schools, located on the Terraba reserve (between San Isidro del
General and Buenos Aires de Puntarenas). We will be collecting gifts for
30-35 children in two different schools. Our personal contact is the only
teacher at La Sabana de Buenos Aires, and his wife teaches at a neighboring
school. Though they are not sure why, their respective schools get very little
governmental support, and they report that every December, their students watch
as the government busses rumble by, never stopping to drop off school supplies.
Between July and October (exact date not yet known), we are gathering up any and
all supplies to give these children an early Christmas. In the near future, we
will have photos and more information about the children - favorite colors,
dreams for the future, etc. If you can find it in your heart to donate anything,
small or large, please contact me (erin [at] gringuitica [dot] com).
Truly, no donation is too small or unneeded. We're looking for everything:
pencils, notebooks, erasers, old school books, calculators, rulers, flash cards,
learning games, children's books (Spanish and basic English), art supplies,
crayons, used computers (even if they need some repairs, they could work out),
ANYTHING! Many of the children are also in need of basic clothes and shoes, as
the 2+ mile walk to school can be long and hard for them. If you'd like more
details on our project, or have something to donate, please contact me. Please
note that we cannot accept monetary donations. Thank you! ~Erin R. erin [at]
gringuitica [dot] com
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We're El Puente - The Bridge, operating in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca in Costa Rica. Our goal is to help people help themselves to
self-sufficiency.
We're working with families who were originally living the U. N.definition of
"Extreme Poverty" - earning less than $1 a day - and helping them grow out of
that into self sufficiency. We're helping them do it for themselves.
At the same time as we help families "bridge out" into our culture, we're also
helping those who are working to preserve and protect the Bribri culture, with
assistance in preservation of knowledge of medicinal plants, Bribri language
materials, and more.
Currently, we're entering our 5th year of operation. We're supporting 26
children in school, we have made 28 microloans, and we serve about 150 people a
week at a Community Kitchen that meets at our home three days a week. We
continually respond to emergency medical requests. We've been asked to help find
funding for a medical clinic in the interior, and that project is proceeding.
There'll be much more - you can join our newsletter mailing list to stay up to
date.
We exist primarily on donations. Your donations help with school expenses, food
costs, and more that enables us to meet our goals here. We operate through
a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in the USA, so any donations are tax deductible.
To learn more about us, you can visit us in two ways::
http://www.elpuente-thebridge.org
Drop in to our location on Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica.
Looking forward to getting to know you!
Barry Stevens From Costa Rica: 2750-0524 From the USA or Canada: 1-866-462-7585
toll-free barrystevens@earthlink.net
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1.VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN
COSTA RICA
Opportunity:
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Would
you like to use your ESL teaching skills to benefit a small community in south
central Costa Rica?
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Project
to enhance local skills requires ESL teacher volunteers for minimum 6 week term
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Homestay provided so you can learn Spanish
in this beautiful village next to Mt Chirripo, with all the outdoors activities
you can enjoy.
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Teaching materials and resources available
on site
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Local community support
provided
Requirements:
TEFL Certificate or more; Organized self-starter requiring minimal supervision;
Flexible and adaptable; Enjoys immersion in another culture
More information?
Contact Jenny at
mossco53@gmail.com
2.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN
COSTA RICA
Opportunity:
§
Would
you like to use your computer skills to benefit a small community in south
central Costa Rica?
§
Project
to enhance local skills requires volunteers with computer skills for minimum 6
week term.
§
Homestay provided so you can learn Spanish
in this beautiful village next to Mt Chirripo, with all the outdoors activities
you can enjoy.
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Laptop computers and resources available on
site
§
Local community support
provided
Requirements:
Familiarity with Windows, Office and Internet/Email, Spanish speaking, Some
experience teaching/tutoring a strong asset, Organized self-starter requiring
minimal supervision, Flexible and adaptable, Enjoys immersion in another culture
More information?
Contact Jenny at (604) 218-7219 or
mossco@shaw.ca
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The Voz Que Clama Mission in Tuis de Turrialba does an incredible job of helping
these poor people and their children. The Mission needs our help as they have no
financial funding. Please take a moment and read Helen's story about her trip to
the Cabecar Reservation. The reservation is not a tourist destination, no one
sees these people, they are for the most part, invisible, and yet there are
about 10,000 Cabecar.
The truth may be that many do not want to see, or know the reality of Costa
Rica's original but most discriminated against people. Our farm borders the
reservation, the journey from the first village to our farm is a very difficult
8 hour walk. Few indigenous are able to make it but those who can, traverse
through our farm giving us an upfront and personal connection with our
neighbors, the Cabecar.
You can help these poor people by bringing a suitcase of donated supplies on
your next trip to Costa Rica. Contact me at ginnee@gmail.com for drop off
instructions. 100% of all donations including monetary goes to helping the
indigenous, no one makes a salary. You are the best foreign aid that will ever
come to Costa Rica. If you can help, please do so, tax deductible check's can be
sent to:
Voz Que Clama Mission
990 Sunset Drive
Healdsburg, Ca 95448
or
Voz Que Clama Mission
Apdo. 28-7150
Turrialba, Costa Rica
Wish list:
Used lap top computers in good working order, chalk, pencils, colored pencils,
scissors, pens, crayons, art paper, art supplies, craft, paper, book bags,
finger paints, powder craft paint, face paint
sweat shirts from the thrift store on 1/2 price day, sizes small and medium and
children sizes These are small frame people. It is cold in the mountains.
good practical clothing, jeans, t-shirts, (small and medium sizes and children's
sizes)
rain gear, umbrellas, rain coats, rain jackets, adult diapers
Baby clothes, Cloth diapers, gathered skirts for girls (they like skirts),
sneakers, children's sneakers, all sizes for children, good quality thick new
socks
drum sticks ($2.00 a pair on the internet) drumming teaches counting and
develops the brain, anything educational, flash cards, simple Spanish / English
dictionaries, blow up beach ball globes of the world (many have never seen the
world round, only flat)
Thank you for your support, Ginnee
Ginnee y Felipe Hancock
Finca Quijote de Esperanza, SA
Costa Rica
http://www.costaricamountain.blogspot.com