I shared this on our Facebook auction page but wanted to post it here too.... because YOU help make a difference in the lives of these orphans!! I am THRILLED we are able to continue helping the children in Pskov as it is much needed. Our auction was a HUGE success- bringing in over $1,500!!! We had two plans to get the money to our facilitator in Pskov... Plan A: send funds to one of the board members of the CRA (Congress of Russian Americans) who can transfer the money directly to our facilitator in Pskov. We transferred a smaller amount first ($200) to be sure it all went through successfully before transferring the entire amount. Our Plan B was to send funds with our trusty adoptive family who made purchases for us a couple months back and brought the goodies to our facilitator to deliver to the orphanage.
Well the money was overnighted to our contact in the CRA on a Thursday and the money was in our facilitator's hand in Pskov that Saturday!! WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! She recently delivered her purchases to the orphanage and shared this note:
Yesterday I went on the market and bought warm things there (in the market of a thing usually cheaper, than in shops). It is overalls and jackets for autumn and winter and some small things for the rest of money. When I told to the hostess of things that I buy it for a orphanage, she gave me one more overalls free of charge. Today I was in the Warm shelter and gave all things. [The nurse] was very glad and surprised that all things new and beautiful. She told that inhabitants of Pskov often bring absolutely old things. The personnel doesn't want to offend people, and thanks them. But then they doesn't know what to do with these things - after all for small children important to observe hygiene. Your things certainly were pleasant to all. At first we considered it with the personnel . Then just children woke up and all started to try on clothes with pleasure. (Though then children were a little afflicted, as they hoped, they are going to conduct for walk). Laura, excuse that I not always do everything quickly. I haven't enough days off, but I want to make everything whenever possible better. For example, if I bought things in shop near to my house, they would be more expensive almost twice. One overalls there cost nearly 3 thousand rubles, and I could buy thus only two and several trifles. And in the market I bought four sets (moreover the fifth get as a gift), hats, a little knitted trousers. I am very happy with result and it was pleasant to me to see pleasure and gratitude of children and the personnel. [The nurse] wrote the small letter. There it is written approximately so:
We will be transferring the rest of the funds from the auction as soon as we hear back from our CRA contact as he was just leaving for vacation when the first amount was transferred. And now that we know we can transfer the money easily, we will be holding more fundraisers for the Warm Shelter baby house! :) I will keep you posted!
Well the money was overnighted to our contact in the CRA on a Thursday and the money was in our facilitator's hand in Pskov that Saturday!! WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! She recently delivered her purchases to the orphanage and shared this note:
Yesterday I went on the market and bought warm things there (in the market of a thing usually cheaper, than in shops). It is overalls and jackets for autumn and winter and some small things for the rest of money. When I told to the hostess of things that I buy it for a orphanage, she gave me one more overalls free of charge. Today I was in the Warm shelter and gave all things. [The nurse] was very glad and surprised that all things new and beautiful. She told that inhabitants of Pskov often bring absolutely old things. The personnel doesn't want to offend people, and thanks them. But then they doesn't know what to do with these things - after all for small children important to observe hygiene. Your things certainly were pleasant to all. At first we considered it with the personnel . Then just children woke up and all started to try on clothes with pleasure. (Though then children were a little afflicted, as they hoped, they are going to conduct for walk). Laura, excuse that I not always do everything quickly. I haven't enough days off, but I want to make everything whenever possible better. For example, if I bought things in shop near to my house, they would be more expensive almost twice. One overalls there cost nearly 3 thousand rubles, and I could buy thus only two and several trifles. And in the market I bought four sets (moreover the fifth get as a gift), hats, a little knitted trousers. I am very happy with result and it was pleasant to me to see pleasure and gratitude of children and the personnel. [The nurse] wrote the small letter. There it is written approximately so:
From office the Warm shelter: By us it is received from [our facilitator] warm clothes for children. With huge gratitude to all philanthropists - now we can walk with children in a cold season. Thanks for your kindness and understanding! 09.05.2012.
And once again I thank you - you and all donors is such good fellows!
And below is a photo she shared of the children excitedly trying on their new clothes :) I did blur it for privacy reasons.
We will be transferring the rest of the funds from the auction as soon as we hear back from our CRA contact as he was just leaving for vacation when the first amount was transferred. And now that we know we can transfer the money easily, we will be holding more fundraisers for the Warm Shelter baby house! :) I will keep you posted!
Be on the look out for a post tomorrow... since it will be LINA'S BIRTHDAY!!!! :) You can read all about her first day of school HERE.
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