Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Happy Easter

During the Easter break a group of children and teachers from British International School came to Beacon House to celebrate Easter with our kids!
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They brought lots of presents (donations) as well as decorated Easter eggs for the kids to eat.
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After some delicious snacks, the BIS kids sang some songs, and the Beacon House kids followed.

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We all enjoyed the party very much!
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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Playground Project

Thank you to all that participated in the Beacon House Beaded Bracelet project raising funds to build a play area for the toddlers. The play area is being used even while we are waiting for the gate and paint. The toddlers look forward to playing in their safe area where their toys await them. House mothers can now monitor them as they wash clothes and diapers.
digging Along with the play area the baby house has a new clothes line and a drain and soak way for the water tap. When I return in July we will bring some new toys for the play area with the remaining funds. Kayla is still making Beacon Bracelets to fund other projects to build much needed baby beds.
To help with the ever growing laundry needs a new clothesline was erected. Laundry is a constant just like eating that takes a huge part of the day to do. If more loads can be hung out then more can be done at one time. A new washing machine is expected soon and that will indeed be a huge blessing! clothesline


Remember, the minimum donation for bracelets is only $25, necklaces with up to 25 beads is $30. The bracelets are great gifts as many were purchased this past Christmas. Impress a friend or loved one with an authentic African bead bracelet or necklace.

Time to get started! No more worries!

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