1 Erastus Omukhango – Since the early 1990s, Erastus and the school he leads, Rehema Day Care & Orphans Centre, have been working to alleviate poverty by providing food and education to children in the Korogocho slum of Nairobi. Erastus is making a difference in the lives of destitute and less fortunate children. He has used funding from The 1010 Project to invest in an income-generating poultry project for the school.

“If someone helps you to start an income-generating activity, it is better than someone who says, ‘I’ll be giving every month’ because now you know how you can survive by yourself.”- Erastus

A $26.73 donation could provide 10 chickens for income generation to a social entrepreneur like Erastus.

2 Abigael Atieno – Abigael is a proud mother of five and the co-founder of St. Luke’s Ministry. St. Luke’s is a community-based organization that is reducing poverty in Miwani, Kenya, through the provision of education to children, shelter to widows, care to orphans, and vocational training for community members. Abigael exemplifies grace, humility, compassion, and hard work. Each morning, she wakes very early and prepares cakes and Kenyan tea, which she sells in the community. The profits are reinvested into this small business and the noble work of St. Luke’s. Abigael is a social entrepreneur.

A $52.31 donation donation could empower a hard-working entrepreneur like Abigael to start a small business.

3 Jessie Laigaie – Jessie was actively involved in the The 1010 Project’s Colorado Christian University campus group and had the opportunity to travel to Kenya in May of 2007 as a service learning participant. Jessie reveled in her experience – listening, learning, and serving alongside some of our amazing partners like Erastus and Abigael. Jessie is very industrious and now works two jobs in addition to volunteering her time as our Community Events Coordinator.

We appreciate all of the time and hard work that our interns and volunteers have committed. It is because of people like Jessie that The 1010 Project is able to break the cycle of poverty.

Now I would like to encourage you to invest in The 1010 Project and the three stories that I have shared. Whether you give $5 or $500, seventy-five cents of every dollar will go directly to support our programs. You can find more information on our finances when you check out the accountability section of our website. Thank you for your continued support!

I hope you enjoy a safe and happy holidays,

Mark Mann

Director of Communications

Other ways to support The 1010 Project:

Stop by our office and drop off your tax-deductible donation … Holiday Office Hours – 12/19 8AM to 2PM, 12/29 – 12/31 8AM to 5PM

Our offices are located at 1101 S Washington St. Denver, CO 80210

Mail your donation of $25, $50, $100 or any amount to: PO Box 219 Lafayette, CO 80026

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