The Big Build
Dear Family and Friends,
This summer, I will be joining a mission trip with Crossing Thresholds to Africa’s largest slum – the Kibera Slum. It is home to nearly a million Kenyans, and hundreds of thousands of under-educated children. Our goal is to bring the power of education back to roughly 300 children whose school burned down last year. We will be partaking in “The Big Build.” This 10-day project will hopefully complete the construction of a new school for those children, who see school as a safety sanction where they can play, learn, and surround themselves in a positive environment. Unfortunately, that security was taken away from them with the loss of their school.
The Kenyan government does not recognize this part of the country or the people inside. The living conditions are terrible; there is no sewage, little to no power, and running water is scarce. It is very important to me, through Crossing Thresholds, to build this new school and help these children enjoy a better life and greater opportunities.
Reverend Gary Morello of Darien’s First Congregational Church first introduced me to the idea of this trip. He is one of my football coaches, a mentor and friend. He has been going on mission trips for years now, but said this was the most challenging one yet. As he talked about it with us at FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meetings, he inspired me to want to go, too! I am very excited to go on this trip with Gary, and a great group of people, whose mission is to make a difference in the lives of those in desperate need.
I would love and appreciate any support from you, my family and friends, who may be willing to help me reach my fundraising goal. The money I raise will go directly to the new school and the supplies needed to help it function. Please consider helping me make a difference in the lives of these children, who live in the slums of Kenya.
Sincerely,
Brian
This summer, I will be joining a mission trip with Crossing Thresholds to Africa’s largest slum – the Kibera Slum. It is home to nearly a million Kenyans, and hundreds of thousands of under-educated children. Our goal is to bring the power of education back to roughly 300 children whose school burned down last year. We will be partaking in “The Big Build.” This 10-day project will hopefully complete the construction of a new school for those children, who see school as a safety sanction where they can play, learn, and surround themselves in a positive environment. Unfortunately, that security was taken away from them with the loss of their school.
The Kenyan government does not recognize this part of the country or the people inside. The living conditions are terrible; there is no sewage, little to no power, and running water is scarce. It is very important to me, through Crossing Thresholds, to build this new school and help these children enjoy a better life and greater opportunities.
Reverend Gary Morello of Darien’s First Congregational Church first introduced me to the idea of this trip. He is one of my football coaches, a mentor and friend. He has been going on mission trips for years now, but said this was the most challenging one yet. As he talked about it with us at FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meetings, he inspired me to want to go, too! I am very excited to go on this trip with Gary, and a great group of people, whose mission is to make a difference in the lives of those in desperate need.
I would love and appreciate any support from you, my family and friends, who may be willing to help me reach my fundraising goal. The money I raise will go directly to the new school and the supplies needed to help it function. Please consider helping me make a difference in the lives of these children, who live in the slums of Kenya.
Sincerely,
Brian
Organizer
Brian Minicus
Organizer
Darien, CT
CROSSING THRESHOLDS
Beneficiary