The BEST Birthday Gift!

Thank you all for your donations! We were able to completely renovate the computer room at this amazing home, part of a program that educates and houses young village girls from Morocco, giving them the skills to succeed, have careers, and go to college!  We purchased 6 computers, a printer, office supplies and raised enough funds for new chairs and some fresh paint! 

Thank you so much. These girls are going to change the world!

PS. Here is an article that our Morocco partner organization  printed in their most recent newsletter:

Education For All. Making a Difference for Village Girls in Morocco

Several of the moms whose kids have worked with Dream of a Better World in the past, went on a trip this month to celebrate our 60^th birthdays. We spent 14 days touring Morocco and were in awe of the beauty of the land and the people in this diverse country.

Just like we have hopefully taught our kids, when we visit a new place, we always hope to leave the place a little better than we found it. Morocco was no different. With a group of women with giant hearts and a ton of energy and

ideas, we found many ways of doing small things with great love. We visited a cooking school in Marrakesh, the Amal Foundation, a place to give hope and skills to abused and neglected women of Morocco. It was quite powerful, and if anyone ever goes to Marrakesh, we highly recommend that you stop there for a cooking class and for a deep dive into the heart of this amazing foundation.

We also were fortunate to meet 36 beautiful young girls who live at a home founded by Education For All. They each introduced themselves to us with a big smile and a kiss. You can see the hope and the appreciation all around the home. They are the lucky ones. Very few girls from the rural communities of the High Atlas Mountains get the opportunity of continuing their education beyond primary school. Secondary schools, mostly many miles away in larger towns, are not accessible to them because either their parents cannot afford to pay for lodgings or transport near secondary schools or they do not have the confidence in existing facilities to entrust their daughters to be away from home.

After meeting all the girls, learning about their personal stories, and having lunch at the home, we all decided we wanted to help bring new technology into their home to help with their education. They are currently using 2 computers with floppy discs. We have already raised the funds for 3 computers, a printer and some supplies, but we have decided that the DOABW moms will take on the project of updating their computer room. We hope to buy 5 more laptops, another printer, chairs, ink, paper and supplies for these amazing young girls.

We all know how important education is for our kids in America. Imagine being stuck in a village with no hope for a better life. We are so excited that these girls have a chance to complete high school and go on to college. The first girl from this home is already getting her master’s degree. These girls are part of our future. We are so grateful to have met them and to be able to share their stories.

If you would like to help us raise the funds for more computers and supplies, please click the button on the right. Thank you so much for always believing in what we do!

Hi Everyone,

We are collecting supplies and helping raise funds to help shelter, feed and educate kids and families in Mexico. Please let us know if you are interested in joining us for this event! Or donate if you can using the button on the right. They are also asking for donations of new underwear, kids school and art supplies, and hygiene products that will be hand delivered to shelters in Tijuana.

Thank you for supporting us through the years!

Carly, Jack and Hannah

Every single person deserves food, clothing, shelter and LOVE…

Over the years, Dream of a Better World has worked on projects helping kids and families in need on all continents. Lately we have found that many needs are right in our own back yard. Hurricane Harvey. Then the fires in Santa Rosa, followed by the devastation in Paradise, CA, .

And there have been kids who need funds, and letters, and love and toys. Some days it feels overwhelming, but those are the days that we need to step up even more. There are people suffering and then there are those of us who can lighten the load, even if just a little.

Next month, we will be sending funds and supplies to kids and families who have been detained or blocked at the border towns in Mexico. There are kids who need food, clothing, an education, a soft place to lay their heads at night and some hope. There are families who have been separated. There are moms who are eager to learn a trade so that they can provide for their families in Mexico or wherever they end up. Let’s show them we care. We do not know where their forever homes will be when all of this turmoil ends, but they fled because they were suffering. Let’s lighten their load.

Anything you can donate will provide:

Basic necessities of food and clothing for children and families along the Mexican Border

Art and music supplies for the kids

Supplies and needs for education of the youth

Sewing machines and classes for job training for the adults

And if you are free and in Marin on September 20^th, please let us know! There is a very special night planned that you will be sure to enjoy if you are free!

We appreciate you all so much,

All of us at Dream of a Better World!

Attitude and a Beautiful Spirit!

We are still sending letters to Chance! He loves hearing from so many people and his mom told us that it encourages him every time he gets a card or a letter in the mail. Chance has lost his home and all possessions in the Paradise Fire and he has suffered with serious medical problems for many years now, but Chance has an amazing attitude and a beautiful spirit!

 

If you can send him a card, 

his address is:

Chance Johnson

60 Cobblestone Drive, Apt. F

Chico, CA 95928

We appreciate you all so much!

Carly, Jack, Hannah and all of us at Dream of a Better World!

ELDA Thanks You!

Thank you everyone who donated for the End of Life Doula Association fundraiser to help provide comfort and support to dying people in need in the San Francisco Bay Area. Your donations will provide for final wishes, hospital beds, medical supplies, memorial and burial expenses and more.

For anyone who wants to learn more about ELDA, click here http://www.endoflifedoulaalliance.com/