New Project and a Party!!

What's been happening with us?  We are waiting.  Still.  There have been several referrals, and we are very happy about that.  The order has been all over the place, so its kinda like waiting on your lottery number to be called.  So, we wait, we pray, and we are hopeful. 

While we are waiting, I have a new project.  I have discovered Solehope.org.  This organization helps bring shoes to the children in Uganda and Zambia.  Not only do they do this, but they also help widows and widowers that would otherwise have no income by teaching them to make these shoes.  Now what does this have to do with me or you?  I want to help and I need you to help me!  How?  I am having a party!!  I'm not exactly sure what date will be yet, but it should be within the first 2 weeks of November.

During this party we will be cutting out shoe patterns.  These pieces will be sent to Sole Hope, who will then send them on to Uganda and Zambia, to the widows and widowers who will make the shoes.  Sole Hope will then purchase the shoes, giving the widows and widowers income, and distribute them to the children who need them.  I hope you can come to the party!!

Here's what we will need.  Firstly, we will need donated denim.  Old jeans will be perfect.  This will be half of the fabric needed.  We will also need cotton fabric.  My letter says that we should be able to explain to fabric stores what we are doing, and most of the time they are happy to donate.  We just need a few yards.  This will be the outside of the shoe, so keep that in mind if you buy fabric.

Each pattern that is cut requires $10.  This money will go to purchase the shoes back from widows and widowers.  If you come to the party, please bring $10 for every pair of shoes you plan to cut.  I am hoping that if you can't make it to the party, you would be willing to sponsor a pair of shoes (or three).  I also have window stickers that can be purchased for $2.

Now, I know I've stressed the "work" phase of the party so far, but rest assured, there will be a "party" phase too. :)  We'll have music playing and snacks and finger food to sample between cutting out the patterns. Please contact me if you have questions, want to donate, or want to come to the party.  Like I said earlier, the party will be in the first couple of weeks of November so that we will have time to gather supplies and hopefully get some sponsors of shoes.  Please share this with anyone you think would be interested in helping!!