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Conducted annually around Mother’s Day, Renewed Hope is an event for widows, widowers, elderly and disabled people. The event takes place in two cities - Nkoranza and Kumasi - gathering people who are generally ostracized and unsupported by the community.
JOLM provides a hearty meal, monetary and clothing gifts, as well as a health screening during this event. It's a day for everyone to forget their troubles and enjoy the company of others.
The older attendees share their stories, advice and uplift the younger ones.
Our team members engage with individuals and encourage them to find hope and love in Jesus.
Donations
JOLM operates entirely on donations and there are many expenses incurred in planning and running our events every year. Your interest in supporting this mission monetarily is greatly appreciated.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DONATIONS ARE IN CANADIAN CURRENCY. IF YOU ARE BASED OUTSIDE OF CANADA, YOU MAY WISH TO CONSIDER CHECKING THE CANADIAN EQUIVALENT PRIOR TO DONATING.
Here are some things your donation will be used toward:
Food Items:
- Corned beef
- Oil
- Rice
- Napkins
- Cutlery
- Takeout containers
- Drinks (water, soda, juice boxes)
- Hot Chocolate powder
- Coffee Mate
- Sugar
- Candy
Operational Items:
- Teams of cooks are hired to prepare the meals provided for these events. We pay for their labour.
- Radio and TV broadcasts are done in the communities before and after the events to advertise/invite everyone.
- Bus drivers are arranged and paid to pick up any children who wish to come from surrounding villages.
- Tents and chairs are rented and set up to provide shade from the hot sun.
- Sound systems (and DJs) are rented for the day.
- Small donations are made to the firefighters, ambulance and other helpers who volunteer their time to make the event safe.
- Gas, phone charges, utilities accumulate in the days leading up to the events.
- Two large shipments are sent from Canada to Ghana every year. There are delivery charges and Uhaul rental charges in addition to the large shipment fee.
- Monetary and clothing gifts are given to the attendees of the Renewed Hope event.
Please consider donating and sharing this Gofundme.
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