Classes have begun at Vutakaka for 2009. All of the children are happy to be back after their December break and eager to start in their new classrooms.

Sponsorships are still needed for many students. The cost of sponsorship this year is $285 or $23.75 per a month. Please visit our website or call us at 425- 681-2459 for more details!

We have formed a planning committee for this year's Spring Event in Seattle. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. If you have any interest in helping, planning or organizing such an affair please contact enierman@eastafricancenter.org! The committee's first meeting will be February 12th at 6:30pm.

That's right, the EAC now has fantastic office space in the University District. We are directly next door to the alley entrance of the U-Bookstore in a small grey house. The office is loaded with EAC sewing items and 5 work spaces for our volunteers. Swing by if you're in the area! (technically, the address is 4336 ½ University Way, NE. Seattle WA 98145 - but remember, we're in the alley). Our phone number is 206-353-4768.

Thank you to all the new and familiar faces who visited our Seattle office and purchased sewing items at our Christmas Bazaar in December. Your support, generosity, and cheer were all greatly appreciated.

The EAC would like to give thanks to former Board President Theresa Wilson for her 4 years of service. Her selflessness and hard work have been truly appreciated.

Our new president will be announced following our annual Board Meeting this February!

Don't forget to check out our new blog at http ://www.eastafricancenter.blogspot.com/.