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Project "Home School" (Educational)

This is our newest project which consists of educating preschool ages from three to five. Kathy, my wife, has several years of training in ECE from the local college here in Santa Cruz, CA and her instructors are Master Teachers in the field of Early Childhood Education. She has worked for some of the better schools in the area.  Also, my daughter Erin earned her Bachelors Degree from Lee University in Human Development with an emphasis in Business. She also has a great deal of preschool employment experience.

We embrace this opportunity now eagerly and yet with much wisdom.  Our home will be the location for the Home School for children.  This school is a preschool emphasis from 3 – 5 years of age. We will be able to educate and inspire many children who would not be able to normally go to a preschool of this caliber because of the high costs.  We will charge a minimal fee, on a sliding scale, for each child to make it affordable for those that our unemployed and struggling with educational costs. As you can read here the dream is real and the expectation is already becoming a reality as we have two children enrolled at this time.

What we are asking of you, is to donate toward the gear needed for the Home School, such as, educational toys, outdoor motor equipment, art and educational supplies, circle time carpet, and preschool curriculum. Most of these supplies can be purchased used. The cost of this equipment and supplies has been estimated at $3,500.00 dollars. No donations will be used for operational funds. 

Project "Home Run" (Ongoing)

This project consists of sending the individuals home to where their family is or to a location where employment is available for them.  Receivables are used to purchase travel for the individuals. Travel consists of a one way ticket and meals provided darting the time of travel.  Clothes are also purchased if needed for employment interviews.

Project: "Giving Thanks" (Seasonal)

This project is a seasonal one that is for the Thanksgiving time of year. Receivables are used to purchase the ingredients for a Thanksgiving dinner for a family in need.  Also receivables are used to provide a shared Thanksgiving meal for approx. five-hundred people in need.  All food is always fresh and prepared in commercial kitchens.

Project: "Birthday" (Seasonal)

This project is our Christmas outreach.  We provide gifts, such as socks, warm clothes, i.e., coats, jackets, shoes, sweaters, sleeping bags, blankets, and toiletries.  Receivables are used for all these gifts.  Also a shared meal is provided for the needy.  Food packages are created with meat, potatoes, vegetables, diary and grain for preparation by individuals who have a home to live in.

Project: "Hunger" (Ongoing)

This project is our food distribution.  We consistently seek receivables to give out to people for their basic food requirements.  Companies, such as Pacific Cookie Company, Costco and Corralitos Market donate to this project. there is always room for food on the shelves.

Project: "Warmth" (Seasonal)

This project is a specialized one that we use during the winters months.  Receivables are used to purchase sleeping bags, tents, clothes, shoes, tarps.  Also utility bills are paid per investigating each request.

Project: "Instruct To Succeed" (Ongoing)

This is our new project which will begin January 2008.  Receivables will be used to educate individuals so that they may be able to be employed and start a new life to be successful in.  Job training is a necessity so the individual can have opportunity to succeed.