Hey,
For those who don't know the last project this year was Pot of Gold - a shopping experience for orphan and street kids. After weeks of hard work we managed to collect 900 - 1000 items including clothes, toys, stationery and art supplies. Yesterday we hosted 185 kids from Abundant Life Ministries and Door Step.
Over 5 hours kids sorted through everything and bargained their way to the items they wanted. It was amazing the way the kids conducted themselves - no ruckus and no cribs that they were among the last and all the good things were gone. Touching to see some of the kids buying for their siblings rather than spending the money on themselves. The stall owners seemed to be enjoying themselves far more than the kids.
185 kids went back with happy faces and memories they will treasure and you made it happen. Thank you soo much for your contribution to making this event such a resounding huge success. A big round of applause for all our volunteers.
The Birth of the Idea: SoniThe Hard-working Sorters: Alok, both Rheas, Hrishabh, Salil, Amrita, Vrinda, Juhi, Vikram, Alay, Balraj, Soni, Salonee
The Tedious Task of Co-ordination with the ALM & Doorstep kids: Ratna, Amrita
Our Enterprising Stall Owners and Handy People: Rashi, Amrita, Vrinda, Disha (especially all her deals ensured the books were sold out), Alok, both Rhea's, Sid, Jyoti, Juhi, Alay, Sneha, Shreyas, Payal, Nabeel, Arjun
Resident Chef Ensured Kids Were Well Fed: Balraj
Creativity Abound: Jyoti, Juhi, Disha
Our President who remained behind the scenes to ensure the event went by smoothly: Hrishabh
Jack of All, Master of None: Soni, Salonee
A special shout out to Rhea Jaising for the stupendous amount of effort she put in working ceaselessly to ensure there were enough items for the event.
Take a bow people. A job very well done. If I've forgotten anyone's contribution, I'm extremely sorry. Buzz me and I'll make the correction.
Cheers,
Pot of Gold Team
(Soni, Ratna, Rhea, Salonee)
