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EMMANUEL'S GIFT
NEW LIFE FOR THIS FAMILY
THANK YOU'S
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Emmanuel

WHO DO YOU WANT TO INSPIRE???

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah was born in Ghana, a country where 90% of people with disabilities beg for a living.  Determined to change the stereotype that people had, he cycled 600km across his country with one leg and no prothesis at the time.  He has gone on to become an inspiration and global advocate.  His documentary has won three awards and is narrated by Oprah Winfrey.  Building for Generations is bringing Emmanuel to Santa Cruz March 9, 2012.

Tickets are on sale at www.brownpapertickets
.com or go directly from our website to give the gift of inspiration to a loved one this Christmas.

THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS SPONSORS
 
COMERICA BANK
TOADAL FITNESS
GREG WILSON- LAW OFFICES
MASS MUTUAL-JIM CORBEAU
DAN'S UPHOLSTERY
FREUND FOUNDATION
and Maritza Turpin
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
INNER LIGHT CENTER
and all those considering sponsorship for the Emmanuel event.
HOLIDAY GREETINGS!!
Best wishes for a prosperous New Year to all of you who have made a difference in the lives of people with special needs and their families!!

TZRaheel and her house

A NEW LIFE FOR THIS FAMILY 

 Dennis, John and Lot, were sent to our school unit from regular education because it was believed that they were disabled.  In fact, they were so malnourished at that time, they could not function in school.  Thanks to our lunch program, Dennis and John are now  reentering the regular classroom.  Your participation this season at our craft fairs and the donations that you have sent in will help us enable this family to begin a business raising chickens and selling the eggs.  We will be sending the first installment to build the chicken pens in January and are estimating that within six months, Raheel (mother) and the boys will be earning $8-$10. dollars per day with their business.  Raheel has a disability, as does her one son Lot.  Our teacher Victor has volunteered to help her start her business and oversee the project.  The pictures in the upper and lower right hand corner are of the house they currently live in.  We look forward to sharing with you, their progress toward a better life.  Know this holiday that YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE!

BFG volunteer meeting

Thank you to the Board of Building for Generations, all of you who have volunteered through the year and to all of our donors.

To our Board: Mark Rovan, Lee Oberg, Hector Campos, Rose Brindley, Elena Cayo, and most recent members not in this picture, Teri Smith and Dannah Moreno. 

Volunteers and supporters: Reverand Angela Geary, Heidi Holland, Rosa Asocks (not pictured) and all the Peruvian American team that put on the wonderful summer event in support of the ADASE clinic. In addition a special thanks to the many event supporters and volunteers for all your generosity, we wish you a prosperous New Year!!

 

Donations can be made by going to www.buildingforgenerations or sending a check to the address listed below.  All donations are tax deductible and much appreciated.

Cory and the team at Building for Generations

2175 Amber Avenue

Santa Cruz, CA

(831) 477-7882

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