Remember my good photographer friend turned missionary, Lindsey? About a year ago I did a little fund raiser to help them raise enough money to get to Tanzania, Africa. They raised the money and this past October they packed their bags and with a one way ticket in hand, headed to Tanzania! (Matt & Lindsey were also the people that completely inspired Joe and I to adopt. We will be forever grateful to them!)
Matt, Lindsey and the girls finally have finished language school and are now living at the house they will be in for the rest of their time in Tanzania. One of the things in Lindsey's job description is to help in the orphanages. Since Lindsey has been there, she has seen a great need for some specific items and is asking for help. The orphanage is in desperate need of the following items:
- Small disposable diapers. Newborn and premie sizes.
-Baby wipes. Perfume free.
-Diaper cream.
-Newborn and preemie clothes. Specifically sleepers and onsies. Tanzania does get cold at times so also needed is warm sleepers and long sleeved onsies. Because they do the laundry in the river, white clothing may not be the best but obviously they will take anything they can. Clothing does not need to be new.
-Gowns for newborns. Makes diaper changing a bit easier with all those babies.
-Cloth diapers.
-Plastic cloth diaper covers.
-Receiving blankets.
-A big thing the orphanage needs is money. In Tanzania they have the capability to purchase formula but the funds just aren't there. The orphanage also tries to feed the kids but seeing how underfunded they are, most days kids will eat corn mash, cabbage or some type of green.
Here's where I know we can help. We have only until February 1 folks. Lindsey has some guests flying out to Tanzania and those flying out will be taking the supplies to the orphanage. Hand delivered to Tanzania all the way from Michigan. Let's shower Tanzania's precious children with these basic supplies that we so take for granted.
There is a box on the porch for donations at:
7136 Nantucket Dr.
Byron Center, MI 49315
I also challenge you to a $5 donation. See that Paypal donation to the right of my blog?? Click on that, make a $5 (or more!) donation and ALL the money raised will go to benefit the orphanage in Tanzania where Lindsey is working. They will then be able to properly clothe, care for and feed these little children.
In all things that I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
*Photo Credits: Lindsey DeYoung
