We just sent off a deposit of $1,216. That is a good start. I know that there will be more in the mail tomorrow because we were out of town and stopped the mail delivery so we may have missed receiving some donations.
Someone suggested that we feed the kids here in the United States before we worry about kids in another country. Here is how I see it:
United States Posoltega
We have a WIC program for infants No WIC program
unemployment Out of work, out of luck
community kitchen for free meals go hungry
County commissioners for help you are on your own
Mother Hubbord's cupboard for free food no free food
School lunch Program Just our committee
Welfare program no work, no pay
food stamps nothing
social security social INSECURITY
I am reminded of the time that we have toys to some of the children. A few days later we found out that their parents sold the toys.................to buy food. How do you think those parents felt?
People in Posoltega are not lazy. Opportunities just aren't around for work.
In town, the residents raise flowers. I asked why they don't raise vegetables. The answer is "The neighbors steal it before we can get a harvest." Hunger abounds.
I ran another 4.5 miles today. Just 69.81 to go. I hope I can raise the full $5,000. Running will get a lot harder when the weather warms up. Please keep those donations coming, even if they are small.
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