Are You Up to the Challenge?

Mission Honduras International

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty ... One Child at a Time

June 2011

Newsletter

Can You Feel the Heat?

Greetings!

The temperatures are rising! Donations to our challenge match campaign, where your donation will be tripled, have raised outdoor temperatures all over the country. The Martin and Dewan families will match each and every donation between now and July 31st. I ask your help to keep the heat rising. We need to push the thermometer through the roof!

There is still time to become part of the Deacon Eddie and Jennie Martin and John and Sue Dewan "Triple Your Gift/Liberia Challenge Match"! Both families will match your donations between now and July 31st. Donate $1 and MHI/LMI will receive $3. This is an opportunity for each of us to make a difference in the lives of those who have so little. Just make sure to mark your donation "Liberia Challenge Match" when you mail your donation or donate online. Our address is:

Mission Honduras International
PO Box 56007
Chicago, IL 60656-0007

Liberia Mission Inc. and Mission Honduras International have some job openings. If you or someone you know might like to join us, please scroll down for more information.

We are blessed to have more stories of life at Liberia Mission. Mario Ruiz from Santa Fe, New Mexico has been volunteering at Liberia Mission and posting updates to our new blog, http://liberiamissionblog.wordpress.com/. I have included one for you below.

Please pray for the children!

May God continue to Bless You and Yours,

Bob O'Dwyer
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Mission Honduras International

Thanks to you, we are one third of the way to our goal of $150,000!

Photography Club begins at Liberia Mission! by Mario Ruiz

June 8, 2011

Photography Club

John Monroe, a 6th grader, has expressed his passion for photography by beginning a Photography Club at our school, St. Anthony of Padua. The announcement was made to the student body yesterday. John became interested in photography last year when he was given access to donated digital cameras and training. This year, several other students have expressed interest in photography and have joined John and me in photographic workshops on campus. The club was solely John's idea, and demonstrates his initiative and leadership. John's dream is to become a great photographer. He hopes to earn extra income by photographing weddings in Liberia. John says that not many people in Liberia are good with digital camera technology, so he believes that he would have an edge. The club currently has more than 10 members, but only 2 small cameras.

To read more blog entries please visit our blog at http://liberiamissionblog.wordpress.com

Help Wanted! Director of Liberia Mission

The Liberia Mission Inc. Director oversees the program activities of

Bernardine Ileto, Liberia Mission Director

LMI's Catholic school, residential homes, and chapel with a spirit of servant leadership that promotes capacity building of local staff and development of programs with the overarching aim to help children to become compassionate citizens and leaders of a peaceful and productive Liberia of tomorrow. Please visit our website for a more complete job description. Contact Monica Desmond for more information.

Help Wanted! Associate Director of Development

The Associate Director of Development is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes cultivating, securing and maintaining contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other institutions, and for sustaining long-term donor relationships. This position is based in Chicago and will involve some travel. Please visit our website for a more complete job description. Contact Monica Desmond for more information.

About Mission Honduras International / Liberia Mission

Mission Honduras International is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for children and families through material and spiritual support and a Catholic education.

Learn more on our website!

Triple Your
Donation

Martin/Dewan Liberia Match

Donations made from now until July 31, 2011 will be tripled thanks to two generous challenge grants from Deacon Eddie and Jennie Martin and the John and Susan Dewan Foundation. Each has pledged to match up to $50,000 apiece. Our goal is to raise $150,000 during this challenge.

Mark your gift "Martin/Dewan Liberia Match" and either send by mail to
Mission Honduras International
PO Box 56007
Chicago, IL 60656-0007

Donate Online Right Now!

Offer Expires: 07/31/2011