Another update!!!!

Here's the updated link to the organization I am working with. Same people, purpose, drive, just a different name.

Thanks for reading and your continued support!

Andrea

UPDATE: Sale on Friday only

We had such a terrific turnout today, there isn't enough left to hold the sale tomorrow.

Good stuff for sale Feb 19 and 20, 9-2

Come get some goodies for little girls (there's some stuff for boys too) this Friday and Saturday here. Books (many in French!), games, puzzles (lots of Ravensburger), computer learning games (in French!), clothes (Mini Boden, American Girl, Hannah Andersson, and yes, some from France!), this gently used bedding, twin sheet set and duvet cover, and polka dot sheers, from Pottery Barn Kids, a jogger stroller, and more. Items most admired by children 2 through 10...except for the jogger stroller(!).

Even if you don't find anything to buy (unlikely, this is good stuff), you'll get to see all the beautiful photos in the studio and the halls. It's worth the trip just for the photos. My darling is on the wall...and you know I'll point her out! Ha!

Thank you, Linnea, for generously opening your studio for this event.

Hope to see you there, especially if I haven't seen you for awhile...hey! Come by for a hello.

Oh, here's the link to the craigslist post:http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bab/1600819486.html

P.S. If you know me personally and want an advance preview at my home, just send me a message and we'll work out the details.

And the winner is..

Gloria V. from Grants Pass. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Cake for a Cause drawing. Tickets sold out 10 days early (the drawing was to be held on Dec. 12). Ooh, she is so lucky. Total yummy goodness.

Serious stuff

Samburu, Kenya is experiencing a worse than usual drought. Today, I had another meeting with the executive director for Koins. We discussed the imminent need to build a safe and sanitary girls dormitory at the Samburu Secondary School. The stories she told me about the conditions she saw there last May made tears drop from my eyes.

Of course, they'll need a water source. Since Samburu's topography doesn't work for boreholes (wells) we will most likely tap (via pipeline) into the main water source from Mombasa. If you have any questions about the specific, technical aspects just let me know (it's not that interesting to write about..really...plus, I can put you in touch with someone who can explain the process much better than I).

One of the saddest facts that young women face is the inability to continue with their education because of menstruation, pregnancy (often due to early marriage or rape) or lack of funds and water.

Most people know, or should know, that an educated woman is the first line of defense to poverty, violence and AIDS. Anything we can do to keep even one girl in school is worthwhile.

The next time you turn on the tap, try to think about what a precious resource water is.

Status update

Oh my, it's been a while since there's been an update. To quote one of my favorite songs,* it seems I've spent most of the year in a plane going up and down (mostly for work), while continually working and thinking about the well project. Thank you to everyone (friends, family, and strangers) who continue to show support and interest in CFAC.

Lots of activities happening now, in the near future, and ongoing.

Now: Cake for a Cause. Try your luck at winning, hands down, the best cake from the best baker in the state of Oregon. Those of you who have had her cakes know what I am talking about! Call Georganne at 541-479-4559 if you want to buy a ticket.

Near Future: One of my dearest and most creative friends will open her Lake Oswego home for a children's holiday party Sunday, December 13th from 1-5 pm to benefit CFAC. Treats and crafts will be provided. Please email me at alampert712@gmail.com for information. Oh, and I'm going to have one at my house too. I will do pretty much exactly what she does......why reinvent the wheel? The date and time at my home TBD.

Ongoing: Headbands, notecards, and art sale. I'll get the links and photos for those up soon. But right now, I have to do my other job and get daughter to sleep.

*Does anyone out there know Tracyanne Campbell from Camera Obscura? Goodness, it would be more than I could say to get her to do some kind of benefit. Oh, I know, right, yeah, but if you're going to dream.....dream big!

Busy, busy, busy

It's been too long since I've updated this blog, but gosh have I been busy. Even though I think about it everyday, I just haven't had a chance to sit down and give it the proper time......until now. Both crafternoons turned out better than expected. A creative time was had by all and we raised over $300.00! Special thanks go out to all who joined us and especially to Linnea Osterberg and Connie Rourke for opening up their studio/home and making everyone feel welcome. Unfortunately, no photos were taken of either event.....so it's just black and white to look at for this post.
What's happening next: I am scouting out coffee shops for the art sale, more cloth napkins and headbands for sale, and I'll schedule another crafternoon (the next one will include the kids, my daughter is dying to get her hands on some glue and glitter!).