A MEANINGFUL HOLIDAY
What a wonderful year it has been for Shanti Children’s Foundation. There is so much to be thankful for. In 2010 we applied for and were granted our 501c3 status (in record time, no less). This is a huge step and thanks go to many people who helped make this happen. We also designed and wrote this website & got it up and running, with input from many friends and tweaked and debugged with the help of generous volunteer Martyn Webber. Board member Richard Grimlund almost has our accounting system designed. Way to go, Richard. I am deeply grateful. And we have had fundraising support from many quarters which affirms that our mission touches people’s hearts. Thank-you one and all.
So, as we move into the holidays and the end of 2010, it’s a great time to take stock and appreciate how far we have come in this pivotal year. I feel blessed. We also have challenges ahead … to support more children who cannot go to school without our help. To become more self-sufficient and stable in terms of our administration and infrastructure.
If you’re looking for a perfect, heartfelt gift for a friend or family member you can go to our Donate page and make a donation to Shanti Children’s Foundation in their name. I will happily send a card or email (your choice) to the recipient, acknowledging your kind gift. What a great way to show love and compassion this holiday season.
This is also an excellent time to maximize your tax deductible giving with an end-of-year donation to Shanti. It’s so simple..just go to our Donate page and follow the easy steps. There is also an option to make an automatic monthly donation. This would be doubly appreciated as it helps give us stability in covering our ongoing operating expenses. They aren’t very much but they do need to be covered.
Finally, let me express my most profound appreciation for all of you; friends of Shanti. Your kindness and love never cease to move me and I feel fortunate to know each and every one of you. I know I can speak on behalf of the children of Shanti, whose lives are being changed by your generosity: “Thank-you! and Happy Holidays. May you be blessed in 2011.”