Raised: 39%
 
Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £990.00
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Welcome to the site and thank you for your interest. Meet Mary (the gorgeous little 5 year old in the photo). She is my sponsored child, through Compassion, and I have recently had the privilege of meeting her and her family in . After moving to the city to find work, Mary’s parents have only been able to find work cracking stones at the local quarry. The pay is very low and as such, only 4 of the 8 children are able to attend school (Compassion pays for Mary’s school fees).

To compound their problems, Mary’s parents don’t actually own the dwelling that they and the family live in. A friend agreed that they could use his property, but has now decided to sell the land on which the dwelling is built. Hence the need for this site.

My colleagues in estimate that the land itself (with the original structure) will cost around $2,500 (£1,500). As all 10 of the family (plus an aunt and cousin) live in the same one-room structure, I am also hoping to fundraise enough to build an additional room/s for the children. Finally, the property also has a road-facing position that would be ideal for a small kiosk from which the mom could sell a few items. This would enable her to keep an eye on the children and remove the need for her to work in the quarry.

 

All in all, I am aiming to raise about £2,500. That is where you come in. Any and all donations towards this would be much appreciated. I have also attached a photo of Mary and her family and the current dwelling that they all live in.

God Bless you.

Shel

 

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Here's to a happy home! Donation by Anonymous on 05/03/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Merry Christmas Mary xxx Donation by The Martins on 26/02/10

 
£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
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Great idea Shel, hope you make the target soon. Donation by Anony-mouse on 30/01/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Donation by Noah Divine on 15/01/10

 
£60.00
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As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD Donation by anonymous on 30/12/09

 
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
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Donation by Al Nixon on 15/12/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Donation by van deventers on 07/12/09

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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nice one shell, good onya. Donation by Dean McGowan on 02/12/09

 
£50.00
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May the love of our Heavenly Father, the grace of Jesus Christ, and the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit be with you. Donation by Anonymous on 01/12/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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What a great looking family They sure deserve a house! Donation by Steve Bunn on 30/11/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck, Shelly. God bless you and your family, little Mary Donation by Anon on 30/11/09

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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Donation by Anonymous on 28/11/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Good luck Shells, may the project be a blessing to all! Donation by Carol on 28/11/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Hey Shel, wish I could give you more but I hope this helps to get Mary and her family a house. God bless Donation by Elikem Tamaklo on 28/11/09

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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here is to a happy home... Donation by Stephanie Barsdorf on 27/11/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Donation by Kirsten Rose on 27/11/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Lloyd Wallace on 27/11/09

 
£20.00
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Donation by Trish Lewin on 27/11/09

 
£25.00

Donation by S Prinsloo on 27/11/09

 
£10.00

Donation by Anonymous on 26/11/09

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Donation by Anon on 26/11/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £990.00
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  Mobile donations: £0.00
  Total Raised: £990.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £232.69

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