NET PROJECT UPDATE!!

Time for an update from Ashley Haden because you guys blew it out of the water.......

" My original goal was simply to raise funds to buy 31 nets to cover babies in one orphanage...and you guys blew that away! You bought 86 nets for babies and children and 12 wind up/solar lanterns (upgraded from flashlights because these are larger and will light an entire room) for orphanages. And as if that wasn't enough, several generous folks sent unearmarked donations that purchased 3 first aid kits, many sets of new underpants and 20 plastic zippered mattress covers (mattresses often have mold growth due to soiling/lack of access to diapers) for 2 orphanages. I'm blown away by your generosity and HUGE hearts. I'm eager to share photos of all that you have done for these children. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!"

Do good.  Be rich in good deeds.  Be generous and willing to share. 

I Timothy 6:18

--Tonya

Buy Mosquito Nets For Babies!

Hey there! We have an opportunity for you to help in a BIG way.  Hear what a former Give1Save1Africa mama, Ashley Haden, has to say about what's going on in Africa, where her child currently lives.  She's in the midst of her second adoption and is asking for our help.

"There are 31 babies that need mosquito protection nets in this orphanage! My lofty goal is that perhaps we can provide each child with a net for their crib/sleeping space. This will reduce their chance of being bitten by a disease carrying mosquito at night by up to 90%! The nets I am purchasing are World Health Organization endorsed and insecticide treated (necessary for full protection) and cost $13/net. I will order them personally, receive them at my house and ensure they are delivered to the orphanage. If we end up with more net donations then we need I will use any excess to order wind-up (no batteries required) flashlights (Cost is $10 for 2 flashlights on amazon.com). There are very frequent power outages and the "mamas" that care for the children are finding it very difficult to feed bottles and care for sick babies in the middle of the night with no power. Thanks for helping these babies!"

Okay, I know you're already on board and ready to donate.  Get on your paypal and send a gift (remember, by choosing "sending $ to fam/friends"  you can avoid the fees)  Send your gift to: 

                AHHSTL@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Let's go ahead and buy all 31 babies a net. It can truly save their lives 

Thanks so much!

-Tonya:)

(visiting from Asia's page!)

This week

This week we do not have a new family. Gasp.

Ahh. I know. 

But I'm focusing on getting things organized and ready

for our big merger coming in the next few weeks.

It's going to be awesome. 

Here are a few fun things for the week:

Check out our Pinterest boards!

Katie R. has been working like crazy getting those boards 

filled. There are playlists and books and fundraising ideas, and grant information!

Go back and review our past families and pick one to be YOUR family of the week:

The Bilbrucks

The Maxfields

The Maloneys

The Schmids

Go head over to my old friend Asia's page:

www.give1save1asia.blogspot.com

Stay tuned this week for new and exciting things going on all around Give1Save1!!

Weekend Call for the Schmid Family!

Can you repost the Schmid family one more time on your social media for them?

They are doing great and I would love to see them keep it up through the weekend!

https://purecharity.com/tonyjenschmid-adoption

Don't forget to donate and share!!

Have a great weekend!

The Schmid Family!!!

Have you ever seen pictures of a family and they just made you want to meet that family?

That's the Schmids. Hilarity spills out of their family photos.

See?

Anyone that is awesome enough to post pictures like this on their blog is 

someone I want to meet and spend the day with and laugh until our bellies hurt.

They once lived in Michigan. Um...hello, move back please? Let's hang.

Or at least strategically plan our next April fools day together.

In case you are still holding out on their awesomeness 

here is their video.

Our Adoption from Jennifer Schmid on Vimeo.

Dance Party? 

For the love!!!! Move home. Michigan is calling your name.

So, bottom line? The Schmids rock.

They are still waiting on a referral for a little one from Africa.

They need our help to finish this journey.

Pure Charity?

https://purecharity.com/tonyjenschmid-adoption

Not feeling Pure Charity? It's okay!

We have access to paypal too.

Blog with paypal link in the right column?

http://beforeandafrica.blogspot.com/

Boom. The Schmid family.

To whom I have an unhealthy attachment. 

Labor Day

Do you have labor day traditions? Maybe a last camping trip of the summer?

We are headed to a baseball game and spending the weekend with family. School here always starts the day after labor day. Anyone else feel like it robs the holiday of it's relaxation when you know a huge event starts the very next morning?

What about you? Have you started school yet? Are you going away for the weekend?

My Challenge

I have realized over the last week how even some of my own family members don't know about Give1Save1. What?!? I know. I was shocked myself. 

How many people do you know that are actual members of Give1Save1? Are you spreading the word? Half of our mission here is to spread the word. If we don't get our families names out there then we are limiting our pool of donors for them. 

Here is my challenge to you. Spread it. Recruit friends and family. You never know who in the world has missed those status updates completely.

Can you email your close friends?
Do you have a blog and can do one big post about us over here?
Here is the link to our About Page: http://give1save1africa.blogspot.com/p/what-is-thanks-so-much-for-stopping-by.html
Can you comment back here and let us know what you are doing to spread the word about Give1Save1?

Oh and please, please, please, if you know of a family adopting send them our way!!!

Keep sharing about the Maloney Family this week!
http://give1save1africa.blogspot.com/2013/08/new-family-meet-maloneys.html