Holly House Christmas - Day 10

On the tenth day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me.... an assortment of local candies, one chicken dinner, several lollipops, a pretty dress, one Christmas card, a new shirt, one bowl of rice, a new pair of pants, and all of the love they hold for me.

Holly House Christmas dinners generally include various local snacks foods for the children to enjoy.

We only have a few days left in our fundraiser and we are less than halfway to our $2450 goal! These funds are needed to provide every child staying at Holly House over the holidays with a special Christmas meal and gift of clothing. In addition, this amount will cover another special meal for the kids for New Year's.

Please help us reach our goal of providing a great holiday for these children. Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.” Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.

You can also avoid the Paypal fee by going to Paypal directly, choosing "friends and family," and sending your donation to info@hishandssupportministries.org   Again, please specify "Holly House Christmas" on your donation.

Holly House Christmas - Day 9

On the ninth day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me.... an assortment of local candies, one chicken dinner, several lollipops, a pretty dress, one Christmas card, a new shirt, one bowl of rice, a new pair of pants, and all of the love they hold for me.

Previous Holly House Christmas dinners have included various local candies for the children to enjoy.  These special treats make the meal very festive for the kids at Holly House.

We only have a few days left in our fundraiser and we are less than halfway to our $2450 goal! These funds are needed to provide every child staying at Holly House over the holidays with a special Christmas meal and gift of clothing. In addition, this amount will cover another special meal for the kids for New Year's.

Please help us reach our goal of providing a great holiday for these children. Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.” Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.

You can also avoid the Paypal fee by going to Paypal directly, choosing "friends and family," and sending your donation to info@hishandssupportministries.org   Again, please specify "Holly House Christmas" on your donation.

Holly House Christmas - Day 8

On the eighth day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me.... one chicken dinner, several lollipops, a pretty dress, one Christmas card, a new shirt, one bowl of rice, a new pair of pants, and all of the love they hold for me.

Christmas dinner at Holly House includes chicken as the main course!  This is a special treat for the children, who typically get their protein from less expensive foods such as beans.

We only have a few days left in our fundraiser and we are less than halfway to our $2450 goal! These funds are needed to provide every child staying at Holly House over the holidays with a special Christmas meal and gift of clothing. In addition, this amount will cover another special meal for the kids for New Year's.

Please help us reach our goal of providing a great holiday for these children. Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.” Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.

You can also avoid the Paypal fee by going to Paypal directly, choosing "friends and family," and sending your donation to info@hishandssupportministries.org   Again, please specify "Holly House Christmas" on your donation.

Holly House Christmas - Day 7

On the seventh day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me.... several lollipops, a pretty dress, one Christmas card, a new shirt, one bowl of rice, a new pair of pants, and all of the love they hold for me.

One thing that makes the Christmas and New Years meals at Holly House extra special is the inclusion of some special treats.  One of those treats is typically lollipops.

We received a couple of additional donations today and should be over 35% of the way to our $2450 goal! These funds are needed to provide every child staying at Holly House over the holidays with a special Christmas meal and gift of clothing. In addition, this amount will cover another special meal for the kids for New Year's.

Please help us reach our goal of providing a great holiday for these children. Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.” Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.

You can also avoid the Paypal fee by going to Paypal directly, choosing "friends and family," and sending your donation to info@hishandssupportministries.org   Again, please specify "Holly House Christmas" on your donation.

Holly House Christmas - Day 6

On the sixth day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me.... a pretty dress, one Christmas card, a new shirt, one bowl of rice, a new pair of pants, and all of the love they hold for me.

Donations from the Holly House Christmas fundraiser cover a gift of clothing in addition to holiday meals.  For girls, this clothing dress will be a dress.  The picture above shows the girls of Holly House in the dresses they received for Christmas 2015.

We are currently 35% of the way to our $2450 goal! These funds are needed to provide every child staying at Holly House over the holidays with a special Christmas meal and gift of clothing. In addition, this amount will cover another special meal for the kids for New Year's.

Please help us reach our goal of providing a great holiday for these children. Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.” Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.

You can also avoid the Paypal fee by going to Paypal directly, choosing "friends and family," and sending your donation to info@hishandssupportministries.org   Again, please specify "Holly House Christmas" on your donation.

Holly House Christmas- Day 5

On the fifth day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me.... one Christmas card, a new shirt, one bowl of rice, a new pair of pants, and all of the love they hold for me.

One of the best gifts that you can give your sponsored child is the knowledge that they are in your thoughts this holiday season.  When you make out your holiday cards this year please remember to include your sponsored child.  You may also consider including a picture of you or your family.

We have received another donation and are now up to 35% of our $2450 goal! These funds are needed to provide every child staying at Holly House over the holidays with a special Christmas meal and gift of clothing. In addition, this amount will cover another special meal for the kids for New Year's.

Please help us reach our goal of providing a great holiday for these children. Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.” Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.

You can also avoid the Paypal fee by going to Paypal directly, choosing "friends and family," and sending your donation to info@hishandssupportministriesorg   Again, please specify "Holly House Christmas" on your donation.

Holly House Christmas - Day 4

On the fourth day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me....a new shirt, one bowl of rice, a new pair of pants, and all of the love they hold for me.

Donations from our fundraiser will provide each child at Holly House this Christmas with a new outfit.  For boys, this will mean a new shirt and a pair of pants.  The children are excited to receive these gifts of new civilian clothes, which ensure that they are properly dressed outside of school and give them confidence in their outward appearances.

The needle on our fundraiser is currently stuck at 34% of our $2450 goal.  These funds are needed to provide every child staying at Holly House over the holidays with a special Christmas meal and gift of clothing. In addition, this amount will cover another special meal for the kids for New Year's.

Please help us reach our goal of providing a great holiday for these children. Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.” Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.

You can also avoid the Paypal fee by going to Paypal directly, choosing "friends and family," and sending your donation to info@hishandssupportministries.org Again, please specify "Holly House Christmas" on your donation.

Holly House Christmas - Day 3

On the third day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me....one bowl of rice, a new pair of pants, and all of the love they hold for me.

The holiday dinners that our fundraiser will provide the Holly House children for Christmas and New Years will include a bowl of rice as the base of the meal.  Rice is a staple of meals in Kenya and holiday meals are no exception.

We are currently holding steady at 34% of our $2450 goal.  These funds are needed to provide every child staying at Holly House over the holidays with a special Christmas meal and gift of clothing. In addition, this amount will cover another special meal for the kids for New Year's.

Please help us reach our goal of providing a great holiday for these children. Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.” Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.

You can also avoid the Paypal fee by going to Paypal directly, choosing "friends and family," and sending your donation to info@hishandssupportministries.org. Again, please specify "Holly House Christmas" on your donation.

Holly House Christmas - Day 2

On the second day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me....a new pair of pants, and all of the love they hold for me.

Our Holly House Christmas Fundraiser will provide all of the children at Holly House over the holidays with special meals and a Christmas gift of clothing.  Clothing is a traditional holiday gift in Kenya, and one that is very much appreciated by the children at Holly House.  Like all children, the kids at Holly House are constantly growing and are always in need of clothing to be worn outside of school.  Boys will receive a gift of pants and a shirt, while girls will receive a new dress.  The children have been thrilled with their gifts of new clothing in the past.

We currently have 34% of the $2450 needed to provide every child staying at Holly House over the holidays with a special Christmas meal and gift of clothing. In addition, this amount will cover another special meal for the kids for New Year's.

Please help us reach our goal of providing a great holiday for these children. Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.” Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.

You can also avoid the Paypal fee by going to Paypal directly, choosing "friends and family," and sending your donation to info@hishandssupportministries.org. Again, please specify "Holly House Christmas" on your donation.

12 Days of Holly House Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me....all of the love they hold for me.

We have 12 days remaining in our Holly House Christmas Fundraiser, as all donations must be received by December 1.  We will be counting down these days on the blog as the "12 Days of Holly House Christmas," and detailing all of the things that your donation will provide a child at Holly House for Christmas.

For the first day of Christmas, we chose the most important gift of all - the gift of love.  For a child living in poverty without the comfort of their parents, there is no greater gift than the knowledge that someone loves them, cares about their well-being, and wants to see them succeed in life.

We currently have 21% of the $2450 needed to provide every child staying at Holly House over the holidays with a special Christmas meal and gift of clothing.  In addition, this amount will cover another special meal for the kids for New Year's.

Please help us reach our goal of providing a great holiday for these children.  Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.”  Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.

You can also avoid the Paypal fee by going to Paypal directly, choosing "friends and family," and sending your donation to info@hishandssupportministries.org   Again, please specify "Holly House Christmas" on your donation.

Holly House Christmas Fundraiser

(pictures from Holly House Christmas 2015)

Fall is flying by and the holidays are just around the corner.  Christmas is a special time of year in Kenya – one that traditionally revolves around visiting relatives, food, and gifts of clothing.  Most of the students living in the Holly House orphanages, however, do not have family with whom to share these traditions, and will instead be spending their holiday break on campus. 

Each year, sponsors and supporters of Galilee raise money to provide these children with a memorable Christmas experience.  This typically includes a chicken dinner, drinks, dessert, and other edible treats.  For children whose typical meals consist of beans and rice, this Christmas dinner is a true feast that they look forward to with delight. 

We also hope to raise enough money to provide each child spending Christmas at Holly House with a gift of clothing.  Clothing is a traditional Christmas gift in Kenya, and the children at Holly House are always in need of clothing to wear when school is not in session. 

Let’s all come together to give the kids at Holly House a magical Christmas this year!  Fanuel (the school director) indicated that there will be approximately 70 students staying at Holly House over Christmas.  Dinner (including beverages, desserts, and treats) is expected to cost $17 per child for a total of $1,190.  Providing the children with a gift of clothing will cost an additional $18 per child for a total of $1,260.  Thus, the grand total for a Holly House Christmas to remember will be $2,450.  Any donations received in excess of this amount will go toward other needs of the Holly House orphanages.

Donations towards the Holly House Christmas event can be made here using the button under “general donation.”  Please specify “Holly House Christmas” on your donation.  All donations must be received by December 1!