Want to buy a goat?
Every once in a while, we see unique things advertised a "alternative gifts" -- stuff like goats or chickens that you buy in somebody's name but which are given to impoverished people overseas. These programs always intrigue us, but we've never done it -- probably because we've never really been sure where the money would go.
This afternoon, we got an email from Matt's brother-in-law about something like this, and I thought it was interesting enough to share here -- since I know conclusively where the money is going and trust it. He and the people at his church really try to take it seriously to care "for the least of these," and to build into impoverished communities to help them become stable and healthy -- with the main communities being in Congo in Africa. This spring, they're going back to Congo with what seems to be one of their biggest efforts. Here's what Michael said:
"We will be purchasing 400 acres of farm land with its own water source to be used by the Salvation Army to teach poor people how to farm. This project is very important as it will stop the cycle of poverty for countless people for generations. We are also going to purchase dairy cows(2), pigs(10), goats(10), sheep(10) and chickens(lots!) to be raised for income generating. On top of this, there are 35 children who are in desperate need for us to sponsor them so they can go to school."
If you, like us, are asking questions how Americans can be a more positive force for change in the world, especially towards Africa, I'd encourage you to check this out. No pressure, obviously, but if you wanted to know more, let me know. You could contribute a chicken for as little as $15, or get your very own cow for $500 (yes, OK, it won't be "your very own cow" but I imagine these people know more of what to do with a cow than you do!).
This afternoon, we got an email from Matt's brother-in-law about something like this, and I thought it was interesting enough to share here -- since I know conclusively where the money is going and trust it. He and the people at his church really try to take it seriously to care "for the least of these," and to build into impoverished communities to help them become stable and healthy -- with the main communities being in Congo in Africa. This spring, they're going back to Congo with what seems to be one of their biggest efforts. Here's what Michael said:
"We will be purchasing 400 acres of farm land with its own water source to be used by the Salvation Army to teach poor people how to farm. This project is very important as it will stop the cycle of poverty for countless people for generations. We are also going to purchase dairy cows(2), pigs(10), goats(10), sheep(10) and chickens(lots!) to be raised for income generating. On top of this, there are 35 children who are in desperate need for us to sponsor them so they can go to school."
If you, like us, are asking questions how Americans can be a more positive force for change in the world, especially towards Africa, I'd encourage you to check this out. No pressure, obviously, but if you wanted to know more, let me know. You could contribute a chicken for as little as $15, or get your very own cow for $500 (yes, OK, it won't be "your very own cow" but I imagine these people know more of what to do with a cow than you do!).
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