Other news: Heartwarming support

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Other news: Heartwarming support

Incredible support coming to Yubaraj in two unique and wonderful ways...

Seeta Alqasem: Seeta has two teenage sons and knows how much it means to them to have some spending money all their own. She wants Yubaraj to have that experience during his teenage years, too. Seeta sent $20 to Yubaraj for his birthday in June, another $25 "just for fun" in August, and $50 in October so that Yubaraj could bring presents to his family for the Dasain holiday. It's been a joy for all of us to see Yubaraj receive each of these gifts, and to know they bring the comfort and empowerment that comes with having money of his own to spend or save as he chooses. We're truly grateful to Seeta for the strong connection and commitment she's made to Yubaraj and for her continued generosity.

Amanda Martin: As a young adult, Mandie spent several years taking care of her younger brother, and she feels a strong connection to the responsibility Yubaraj bears for his family. She has generously provided $1,000 to be used primarily towards Yubaraj's education and also to assist his family and village. The amount will be available to Yubaraj in stages as he completes sixth and seventh grade. Possibilities for how the money will be used to benefit Yubaraj's family and the village include medical expenses including the one mentioned below; for Yubaraj’s mother to purchase items for her and her neighbor’s families; for improvements to their homes; for for a project that will benefit everyone the community of Bethan. Such a tremendous amount of good will be realized with Mandie’s gift. We are so grateful to her, and thrilled to know that Yubaraj, his family, and his village will benefit in so many ways from her generosity.