Hola
Amigos!
It's
that time of year again! Summer is winding down and it's time for our kids to
head back to school - but they cannot do that without our help.
As
you well know we have 80 kids in our club and when school time rolls around
again they will all be in need of uniforms. Although schools in the Dominican
are public and free, their ticket for enrollment is a uniform. Without the
entire package, they are not allowed to enroll in the public education system.
They
need shirts, pants, undershirts, underpants, sports pants, sports t-shirts,
socks and shoes and the prices here can get pretty expensive. It costs anywhere
from $40-$50 per child, depending on their age.
While
the full $40 for the package would be incredibly helpful and such a blessing,
we are asking that you and your family consider supporting even half of a
school uniform or a fourth if that's all that is possible.
The
cost of a new backpack for your child in the United States is around the same
cost as school uniforms are here; as you're shopping this school season we ask
that you consider donating some of what you would spend to your Dominican
family. Without your support our kids cannot go to school and without going to
school, our efforts are worthless.
Thank
you in advance for anything you are able to give and even if not in the form of
monetary donations, we are constantly in need of your prayers. It's your
donations and dutiful prayers that keep us in operation; we so appreciate your
sacrifice.
Enjoy
the end of your summer, its wrapping up quickly! Come visit us - you deserve a
break!
With
love from the DR,
DOVE
Missions
