Just got this Press Release from our friend, Jean Valentine-Chase:
The First United Presbyterian Church in Pine Plains warmly invites our community to a “Hot Chili for Haiti ” Fundraiser on Saturday, February 20 in the Fellowship Hall from 4 to 7 pm.
The eat-in supper includes a bowl of chili, muffin or roll, dessert, and coffee or tea for $8./adult and $4./child under 10 years. Chili also is available to purchase for $10./quart. Although reservations are not necessary, quarts of chili may be pre-ordered by phoning 398.1380 .
Our church has a special connection to Haiti as we have “adopted” a ten year old Haitian girl, Dahana Jean Guillaume, who lives with her parents and two sisters in a farming community that has been severely affected by HIV and AIDS. We have received word that Dahana and her family are safe following the devastating earthquake in Port au Prince.
In addition to sending donations through World Vision, our Sunday School children have been writing letters and cards to Dahana and have been concerned about her and her family. Our donations to World Vision have helped Dahana’s family by providing nutritious food, clean water, health care, education, and spiritual nurturing.
The Sunday School children will make some of the chili, decorate placemats, and be servers at the supper under the guidance of their teachers, Madelin Chase and Brendan Kilpatrick.
If unable to attend our chili supper, donations are gladly accepted and money will be sent to Haiti via the Presbyterian Disaster Fund. You may mail a donation to The First United Presbyterian Church, PO Box 313 , Pine Plains , NY 12567
Jeanne Valentine-Chase
518.398.5247
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