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Greetings!
As February begins, think Spring! Plan to meet with Fr. Hilary during his March 24 - April 24 visit to the US. Take a memorable journey Out of Africa on Saturday, April 10 at our biggest fundraising event of the year. On Saturday, April 17, join COVE Alliance and participate in an inspiring Global Activism Expo in Chicago. To learn about these Spring events and more, read on! | |
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Fr. Hilary, Dr. Ellen Cwick to Host Spring Meeting
On Wednesday, April 21, 2010, Dr. Cwick and special guest Executive Director Fr. Hilary Muheezangango will host COVE Alliance's Spring Meeting, open to everyone interested, at Vernon Hills High School. The evening will provide an engaging forum for sharing stories and information about COVE Alliance's projects and progress. Fr. Hilary will give a detailed update on the work of COVE Alliance in Uganda. Dr. Cwick and several students will discuss their experiences with the high school's Candle Campaign, which to date has raised over $35,000 for the COVE Center school.
Bring a friend and join COVE Alliance for this special Spring Meeting, April 21 at 7 pm in the library at Vernon Hills High School. There will be plenty of time for questions and refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Wendy Mospan. |
New School and Dorm to Open This Month!
Above: COVE Administrator Richard Mugisha unpacks classroom supplies.
Student registration and parent orientation for the new primary school at the St. Jerome COVE Center were held in January and classes began on February 1. 70% of the students attending the new school have been sponsored through COVE Alliance. The generosity of sponsors offers support and encouragement to the children as they begin their new journey at the COVE Center.
Significant progress is being made on the Center's dormitory as well. The walls of the dormitory were completed in early January and the roof was laid on January 24. Construction is on schedule and the dormitory is expected to be ready by February 28. When completed, it will house up to 80 students.
The school year in Uganda runs from February through December. Our prayers and best wishes are with all of COVE's students as they begin this new school year. |
5th Annual Fundraising Event
Saturday April 10, 2010
Doubletree Hotel in Mundelein
6:00 - 11:00 pm
Outreach Event at Pasquesi Home and Gardens
All are welcome! Saturday February 6 at 10:00 am
COVE Alliance Board Meeting
Wednesday February 10, 2010, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
St. Mary of Vernon Parish Center, Room 120
Chicago Public Radio Global Activism Expo
Join COVE - and over 100 global organizations who appeared on Worldview in 2009 - for a day of performances, presentations and delicious ethnic food.
Saturday, April 17; 12 noon - 6 pm
UIC Forum - 725 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
Click Here For an updated COVE calendar of events. |
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Letter From a Sponsored Child |
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A child in Uganda wrote this letter to his Sponsor:
Dear Sponsor,
 My name is Yiga Joseph. I am 8 years now. I am in baby class-nursery at a school called Victory Primary School. I live with my grandmother at Balatira Village.
When I am home, I help my family with cleaning dishes, fetching water, sweeping the compound and digging the garden. At school I learn English language, mathematics, science, social studies, drawing, writing, reading, and music. I like to play with other children at school. We get water from the bore hole. I carry a 10 Liter Jerrycan to collect water.
My grandmother is a peasant farmer. We grow food crops like beans, maize corn, sweet potatoes and some vegetables.
I will always communicate to you through COVE Alliance.
Best wishes from,
Yiga Joseph
Joseph is sponsored by Linnea Anderson. He was assisted by a COVE Alliance staff member in writing this letter to his sponsor.
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Your Thoughts Please!
COVE invites each newsletter reader to contribute ideas, suggestions, questions, corrections or updates regarding COVE's sponsored children, volunteers, life in Uganda, etc. Please feel free to submit ideas for stories you'd like to see published in an upcoming newsletter.
To submit your thoughts via e-mail, click here. Our staff encourages open communication among COVE enthusiasts, and believes the newsletter is a great way for supporters to keep in touch. |
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Steven Sprieser Receives Leadership Award
 Vernon Hills High School student and COVE volunteer Steven Sprieser recieved honorable mention for the Lake County Leadership Team, a prestigious award given by the Daily Herald to recognize exceptional acts of community service and charity put forth by Lake County high school students. Congratulations Steven, and thank you for your dedication to COVE!
For the full article on Steven's accomplishment, click here. | |
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5th Annual
Fundraising Event
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Doubletree Hotel
510 East Route 83
Mundelein, Illinois
6 - 11 pm
Join COVE Alliance for a wondrous evening of adventure complete with dining, dancing and celebration!
For more information, contact Terry McLaughlin.
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A Generous Gift
On behalf of COVE Alliance, the Board of Directors wishes to express our sincere thanks to a very generous donor who recently gave a $55,000 gift.
Because COVE Alliance is a 501(c)3 charity, the value of this donation was not reduced by capital gains taxes since the shares were liquidated after they were transferred to COVE.
For more information on how to extend the value of your gift by donating non-cash assets,
please contact COVE Alliance's Treasurer Don Dumich. |
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Deann Mealey
Deann Mealey is a long-time COVE volunteer who has helped organize fundraising events and prepare grant applications to fund projects in Uganda. Deann became involved with COVE during its infancy. Before joining the organization, she taught religious education alongside Deacon Hilary at St. Mary of Vernon Church. As Deann tells it, "One day Hilary gave a presentation on Uganda and asked if anyone was interested in helping him start a vocational school there. A group of us met soon afterward and the rest is history!"
Today, Deann continues to receive inspiration from her fellow volunteers. "The people involved with COVE are amazing!" she says, "They are all devoted to making a difference in the lives of the children in Kapeeka. So much has been completed since COVE began."
Deann is currently involved with the grants committee, where she helps choose the grants COVE targets and contributes to the application process for those grants. |
Will you host Fr. Hilary?
Father Hilary, COVE's Executive Director, will visit the US this March 24 - April 24. While here, he will be eager to connect with you and share news about COVE Uganda.
Consider hosting a coffee or tea during Fr. Hilary's visit so that your friends and neighbors can meet him, hear inspiring stories and be updated on COVE's accomplishments. For more information, contact Darlene Frantonius by email or at 847-438-4780 |
Our vision is of a world of hopeful, responsible human beings who respect human dignity and are in a position to sustain themselves and their families in the future.
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In the January newsletter article "A Bright Future,"
COVE misidentified the sponsor for Justine Nakaguli.
The actual sponsors for Justine are Eric and Linda Smith.
We regret the error.
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