- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Volunteer Day (Part 2): Preparing for Kenya
ORGANIZATION: The Machao Orphanage Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
The MACHAO Orphanage Foundation houses and supports 43 orphans living in Makueni, Kenya. Each year we ship over backpacks filled with items the children need to have a healthy and successful year. Volunteer Day Part Two is the second piece of the puzzle necessary to get those backpacks safely over to the children waiting for them.
On Sunday, July 1st, we need volunteers who are able to help us pack up the boxes for shipping, making sure that each box is the correct weight for flying - and safely packed. You will pack up items like sanitary napkins, toys, candy, quilts, and backpacks filled with items such as toothpaste and deodorant! We will also need to sort and organize the candy and toys that each child will receive.
All are welcome - friends, family, church members, girl scout troupes, and community organizations. Service hours can be signed for. We are particularly in need of people who are able to lift boxes that weight over 50 pounds, but you are certainly able to participate if you cannot lift heavy objects. However, we ask that you do not bring children under the age of five due to the equipment in our office space and potential hazards.
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About The Machao Orphanage Foundation
Location:
P.O. Box 3856, Glendale, CA 91221, US
Mission Statement
"MACHAO" is an acronym for MAkueni Christian Home for Assisting Orphans. The mission of MACHAO is to assist the destitute children, whose parents have been victims of death, namely HIV/AIDs. MACHAO focuses on providing these orphans with basic requirements such as: food, shelter, clothing and schooling facilities. The future vision of MACHAO is to expand the home facilities to cater to the increasing number of orphans and impoverished children. The group was formed in 1996 by seven Christians of the Africa Inland Church within Wote Division in Makueni District. MACHAO is a non-profit organization both in Kenya and in the U.S.A. and appeals to well wishers to support the program.
Description
In July 2005, Dr. Carolyn Rowley was introduced to the orphanage via Greater Heights Baptist Church located in Los Angeles, California. Greater Heights Baptist Church supports the missionary efforts of Joseph Mutunga and his family. Dr. Mutunga is one of the seven initial supporters of MACHAO. After Dr. Rowley's first trip to the orphanage, an assessment was made as to the children's need. In March 2007, Dr. Rowley formed the Machao Orphanage Foundation (a non profit organization) dedicated to supporting the efforts of the seven supporters, and the needs of the orphaned and impoverished children. The Machao Orphanage Foundation is a non profit organization in both Kenya and the U.S.A. Funding will support: The construction, building and furnishing costs for the new facility which will house 80 children in the impoverished region of Makueni, Kenya. Utilities (i.e., firewood, charcoal, paraffin). A child's education. The children in the orphanage are required to attend school. Participating in our 'Love-a-Child' program will support the purchase of a child's uniform, tuition, fees, books, and school supplies. Toiletries, clothing and medical supplies. Personnel. Currently, MACHAO has one house mother (matron) and a watchman. As the number of children grow, the orphanage will need at least one more matron and another watchman. Construction of a water system. Today, the Machao Orphanage Foundation continues to raise awareness and money for the new orphan facility and educational support.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
205 South Flower StreetBurbank, CA 91502
DATE POSTED
June 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 5
- 2 - 5 hours
- Ability to stand for 2 - 5 hours. Helpful but not required: Ability to lift heavy boxes