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September 26, 2013

    

 


FFCC'S FIRST TRIP TO INDIA!

 

  

FFCC traveled to northeast India to the city of Siliguri and Nagrakatha, West Bengal on invitation of the District Officer of Child Welfare. They were so impressed by the resources FFCC has provided to Africa, the Caribbean, South and Central America, Japan and Afghanistan. They shared the incredible need for food and safe water in the tea gardens. They directed us to meet with the Sub-Division Officer in Malbazar and a member of the Legislative Committee in Matelli, Jalpaiguri. They were so grateful for our visit and committed to help FFCC in every way possible.  Here is what they are working on:

  • Exempting our shipping container from port fees and taxes.
  • Prioritizing and expediting our containers through port.
  • Providing ground transportation to the future food distribution points and warehouses to store and distribute the goods.

  

The Legislative Committee Member will be meeting with the President of India on September 24th to present our request. They are very optimistic that all will be granted because the need is so large. FFCC has teamed up with a local non-profit organization in Siliguri who FFCC has been working with for years. To date, FFCC has provided small amounts of food and water filters. This non-profit will assist and oversee future distribution once we get the logistics worked out.

 

I'm excited that it appears another country has opened its doors and desires to partner with FFCC.  Many more steps need to be taken before we are ready to ship our precious resources, but the most difficult step is always the first.  FFCC spent time visiting a couple of different tea gardens and saw first-hand the need for food and safe water. I'll keep you informed on the progress being made, but get your bags ready for future trips to India!
 
 If you have a desire to work with us in this country, please email Phil at philffcc@san.rr.com. We will set up an informational meeting to begin planning and working together. What amazing people and so welcoming to FFCC!

 

 

 

 

            

AN EVENING WITH 

MIKE KITWAKA

FROM TANZANIA

 

 

 

Our Tanzanian brother, Mike Kitwaka, is coming to town!  FFCC invites you to meet, greet and welcome him to our corner of the world.

  

Mike will share with us about how FFCC is making a difference and bringing hope to his country, and how that hope is spreading.  Come and catch the vision for the next, big, 5-phase project in Bariadi village and see how you might help make this vision a reality!

  

We will gather at Frankie and Norma Silva's home Saturday, Oct 12th at 6:30 pm

15572 Pinehurst Place

San Diego, CA 92131

  

Please bring an appetizer (last names A-M) or dessert (last names N-Z) to share.

  

RSVP by October 5th to Tina Socha at tina.socha@san.rr.com. 

 
 OCTOBER FOOD PACKAGING EVENTS!

 

This fall season is a busy time for FFCC.  Be sure to look over our calendar for opportunities where you can join us.  We have three food packaging events lined up in October.  The sponsors for these events have worked diligently to raise the funds needed to purchase the food ingredients, supplies and shipping costs necessary to get these meals distributed to local families and to the needy in Tanzania.  We are working with them now to register their volunteers for the event.  Once they are registered, we will open these events up to the general public so you can sign-up to join us.

 

Below are the dates that you can go to our website (www.ffccsd.org) to register to volunteer.  We will post the link to the respective events on the home page of our website.  The only event that will remain private is the Azusa Pacific University Event as that event is for the college students on that campus.

 

St. James Catholic Church, 625 Nardo Ave. Solana Beach, 92075

80,000 meals!

Event Date: Sunday, Oct 13th, 12 pm - 3 pm

Registration opens for remaining slots on Tuesday, Oct 1st.

 

Feed 50,000 Event

Skyline Elementary School, 606 Loma Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, 92075

80,000 meals!

Event Date: Sunday, Oct 27th, 10 am - 1 pm

Registration opens for remaining slots on Tuesday, Oct 15th.

 

Azusa Pacific University

20,000 meals!

Event Date: Wednesday, Oct 29th/30th

Private Event

 

We thank these sponsors for all their effort and welcome your partnership with us as FFCC works to eliminate starvation by 2050!  For information on how you can sponsor an event, contact Phil Harris (philffcc@san.rr.com) or Tina Socha (tina.socha@san.rr.com). There are more events scheduled for November, too!

In This Issue
FFCC's First Trip to India!
Evening with Mike Kitwaka
October FPE's!
Save the Date!
Donate
Any food can find
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SAVE THE DATE!

 

Ayiti Academy Fundraiser, Friday evening, November 15, 6:30 pm

Lexus Center, 1250 Auto Parkway, Escondido

 

Share an evening with FFCC as we celebrate the Ayaiti Academy and the impact it is having on the Haitian students who are a part of it. We will also introduce you to a new group of high school graduates who have qualified for the 2014 Academy. It is our hope to help them pursue their dreams through higher education.  Below is a letter written to FFCC from one of the 2012 Ayaiti Academy students.

 

Dear FFCC,

 

I hope you and your families are well . Today I am very happy and it is a special day for me to continue to thank you, to thank FFCC and all the sponsors . Right away after my classical studies in 2010, I am obliged to come to Port-au-Prince with the aim to continue my studies . Unfortunately , I spent two years doing nothing because of economic  problems. But, Jesus, in his love, has set me on the path to FFCC and today I am at the university. All glory to God, I am the only member of my family who has had the chance to go to the university.

 

Now, I am on vacation, I just finished with the first year and I am on the list of the best students. Despite the various difficulties I confronted such as: computer, food and other, I did my best to succeed this year. It was for me a good experience. The second year is coming soon.

 

  I am sorry, I really have nothing, nothing to offer as a gift to FFCC. But, I hope you know that I love you very much and I understand how hard you work to help Haiti. That is why I ask God to give you the

  wisdom, health, intelligence, opportunity, and love in everything you do.  

 

Thank you!!!

God bless you.  

Reginald Applon

 

This is one example of the impact that FFCC's Ayiti Academy is having in Haiti.  Please join us for an inspiring evening!  For more details about the event or how you can get involved, contact Norma Silva at njsilva@yahoo.com

 


Upcoming Events at a Glance  

 

  

FFCC Board Meeting                                                                            September 26   

 

November Haiti #16 Team Meeting                                                                                                  September 30  6:30 pm

 

FFCC FPE Coordinator Meeting                                                          October 1           6:30pm

 

Homeless Outreach (SD Salvation Army, 825 7th Ave SD 92102)      October 7            6:00pm

 

St. James FPE, Leader Volunteer Training Meeting                            October 10         7:00 pm

(St. James Catholic Church, 625 Nardo Ave, Solana Beach, 92075)

 

Join us for an evening with Tanzanian national, Mike Kitwaka           October 12          6:30 pm

 

FFCC's 54th FPE with St. James Catholic Church, Solana Beach         October 13          12 - 3 pm

(public registration opens on Oct 1st at www.ffccsd.org)

 

FFCC Board Meeting                                                                                   October 14

 

November Haiti #16 Family Potluck                                                           October 20       5:00 pm

 

January Tanzania #18 Team Meeting                                                          October 21      6:30 pm

 

Senior Outreach (SD Salvation Army, 825 7th Ave, San Diego, 92101)    October 22      9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

Ayaiti Academy Sponsor Dessert                                                                  October 22      6:30 - 8:30 pm

(for more information contact Norma Silva, njsilva@yahoo.com)

 

Feed 50,000 FPE, Leader Volunteer Training Meeting                              October 22      7:00 pm

(Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, Hispanic Chapel, 120 Stevens Ave, SD 92075)

 

FFCC's 55th FPE, 'Feed 50,000', Skyline Elementary- Solana Beach          October 27      10 am - 1 pm

(public registration opens on Oct 15th at www.ffccsd.org)

 

FFCC's 56th FPE, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California (private event)  October 29/30

 

Haiti Team #16 Trip (Medical                                                                            November 1 - 9

 

Save the Date!

Ayaiti Academy Fundraiser (Lexus Center, 1250 Auto Pkwy, Escondido)    November 15  6:30 pm

(Contact Norma Silva for more details- njsilva@yahoo.com)  

 

**For information on any of these events, contact Tina Socha at tina.socha@san.rr.com

 

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UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DATES (2013/2014)

 

Haiti Trip #16 November 2013 (Medical Focus)                   November 1-November 9, 2013

 

Tanzania Trip #18 Feb 2014                                                      January 12 - January 28, 2014

 

Haiti Trip #17 April 2014 (PUSD Spring Break)                    April 4 - April 12, 2014

 

Haiti Trip #18 April 2014 (Medical Focus)                             April 11 - April 19, 2014

 

Tanzania Trip #19 June 2014                                                     June 16 - July 1, 2014 (tentative)

 

Haiti Trip #19 November 2014 (Medical Focus)                    October 31 - November 8, 2014

 

For information regarding traveling with FFCC, please contact Tina Socha at tina.socha@san.rr.com
Contact Information
FFCC Director
Phil Harris
Friends & Family Community Connection
12463 Rancho Bernardo Road, PMB 158
San Diego, California  92128
858-204-9643,
Nonprofit 501(c)3, Federal Tax Identification 75-3057954