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Children’s Craft Items Help Haiti
Innovation Center, a part of Julian Charter School in Encinitas, hosted a unique fundraiser that allowed children to create a variety of items for sale. All proceeds from the craft sales were designated for Haiti relief and recovery efforts of Giving Children Hope.
Ileana Mangoutas of Innovation Center told GCHope that each grade level was responsible for making a different product to sell. Kindergarteners made oil canvases, First and Second graders created tile coasters and the upper-level classes made specialty stationery.
This creative fundraiser was able to raise more than $340 for Haiti relief!
Ileana Mangoutas found Giving Children Hope through Cottonwood Church, who have been partners in the Haiti relief efforts since the quake struck in January.
A big thank you to Innovation Center, its unique idea, talented children and creativity that makes Haiti relief and recovery efforts possible!
Nutrilite Continues Dedication to WGYB
Our faithful and amazing partners right down the street at Nutrilite sent us two groups to help the We’ve Got Your Back program grow. We are so grateful for their perpetual support in the program, whether it’s through food, time or funds! Since they began their volunteer work with us in February, they have contributed over 130 hours of work. They have graciously pledged their continued time and support throughout this next school year as well. Thank you Nutrilite for your dedication to the children of Orange County!
High School Key Club Gives Back
Savannah High Key Club, a group of dedicated high school students, came to volunteer their time to the We’ve Got Your Back program by packing bags for our summer distribution. In three hours they packed about 200 bags for our summer distribution. This new distribution program addresses the need to feed the children in our program over the summer, when most schools are not in session.
Thank you so much for your time and effort!
Whittier Christian Voices Help Haiti
On Saturday, April 3, Caitlyn Duffy of Whittier Christian High School held a benefit concert to raise funds and awareness for the continuous needs in Haiti.
As many as six student and Alumni-lead bands took the stage at WCHS’ Herald Hall for a night of music, student speakers, fundraising and fun. Burning Bush Clothing Company and Carousel Clothing were also present to sell products and clothing during the event.
This special event raised $719.05 for Giving Children Hope’s Haiti Relief and Recovery efforts. Burning Bush Clothing Company also donated its proceeds direct to Haiti relief while Carousel Clothing donated a t-shirt to a homeless individual for each t-shirt purchased.
In February, students from WCHS raised more than $6600 in their “$2000 in 10 minutes” fundraiser and a number of students volunteered one afternoon to sort medical supplies for Haiti victims.
Giving Children Hope is continually grateful for Whittier Christian’s partnership and contributions toward Haiti relief and recovery!
Northen Trust Helps Orange County’s Homeless Children
Team members from Northern Trust, a financial firm out of Newport Beach, came to donate time to We’ve Got Your Back. During our summer months, as we reset for the upcoming school year, there are a large number of tasks that need to be done with our “We’ve Got Your Back” program. They helped to sort through our backpacks to see which ones are still usable for next year, they cleaned and restocked our toy room so that we know which donations are available for our kids to receive and they stocked shelves in our food room so that more bags could get packed for our summer distribution to homeless children in Orange County. Thank you Northern Trust for helping us prepare for the coming year!
