Category Archives: Partners with Matanya’s Hope

She sleeps on a dirt floor. She has nothing but shredded remnants of clothes to cover herself with.

DEAR BLANKET ANGEL…

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Blanket Angel Brenda Hobson of Decatur Middle School, Indianapolis Indiana sewed over 100 fleece blankets for Matanya's Hope over the last two years

Blanket Angel
Brenda Hobson of Decatur Middle School, Indianapolis Indiana sewed over 100 fleece blankets for Matanya’s Hope over the last two years

She sleeps on a dirt floor. She has nothing but shredded remnants of clothes to cover herself with.

She sleeps on a dirt floor. She has nothing but shredded remnants of clothes to cover herself with.

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Dear Blanket Angel,

I am an orphan.
I dream of so many things…
a family…
a mommy…
a daddy…
love…
food…
shoes…
and a blanket.
Oh how I would love these things!

But today, I am especially praying for a blanket.
Last night was cold.

I sleep on the dirt floor.

Sometimes it’s so cold
and I shiver a lot.
During rains, the floor becomes wet.
Rain enters our mud hut.
I don’t sleep on those wet nights.
I can’t.

The floor is hard
but I get so tired, sometimes I sleep anyway.
I wake with pain.
It’s not comfortable.

My list is long, I guess.
but I am writing to thank you
because I learned you make blankets for children like me.

I call you “My Blanket Angel”
and I pray that this year,
you will visit me.

With love,
God’s child
Kenya

A blanket made with love can warm the heart of a child in need.

A blanket made with love can warm the heart of a child in need.

Please DONATE today and help Matanya’s Hope transport these blankets to Kenya.

Your donation is tax deductible and can be made safely via Pay Pal
www.journeytohelpafrica.com DONATE
www.matanyashope.org DONATE

or send your tax deductible donation to:
Matanya’s Hope
PO Box 562 Homewood, IL 60430

Thank you for helping us make a difference for children who are counting on us to hear their needs.

Much thanks goes out to everyone who made and donated blankets to Matanya’s Hope.
The Dawn Brancheau Foundation * Bear Hugs Foundation * Ann Thomson * Brenda Hobson * Hanna Regenhardt * Andrea and Arthur Stark * LeCavalier Family * Kate Buckner

Matanya's Hope Vice President Ann Thomson pictured here with Brenda Hobson, Decatur Middle School, Indianapolis IN

Matanya’s Hope Vice President Ann Thomson pictured here with Brenda Hobson, Decatur Middle School, Indianapolis IN

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AREA DENTIST ASSURE TOOTHBRUSHES FOR OUR KIDS

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Often equipped with little more than a stick, area dentists make it possible for our kids to receive toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Often equipped with little more than a stick, area dentists make it possible for our kids to receive toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Much thanks goes out to so many dentists and dental supply companies who gathered together to support Matanya’s Hope.

Patterson Dental Supply, Sunstar Dental Supply, Dr. Conen of Chicago, Dr. Richard Mantoan of Southland Smiles in Flossmoor and The Center for Dental Excellence in Flossmoor. All have united for this great cause: providing children with dental hygiene supplies.

To Ileana who took our mission to heart and helped us reach hundreds of children. Thank you all!

Let’t pray that next year we can run our first Dental Mission!

Matanya’s Hope departs on June 30th for our 10th annual mission to Kenya.

Please support us by donating funds. We’ve got to get the donations there!

Dr Mantoan Toothbrush donations

The Center for Dental Excellence Flossmoor

Dr Conen Toothbrushes - Lisa Leger

www.journeytohelpafrica.com DONATE
www.matanyashope.org DONATE

Your tax deductible check can be sent to: Matanya’s HOpe PO Box 562 Homewood, IL 60430

Patterson Toothbrush and toothpast donations

DONATION OF RAINWATER TANKS SAVE LIVES

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Donors Amber & Joel and United Technologies make the lifesaving gift of water a reality for more than 300 school children and faculty in rural Kenya.

"Prior to the donation of 10,000 liter rainwater storage tank, students like Naini Rarin (pictured above) had to walk great distances to collect bacteria filled river water for drinking"

“Prior to the donation of 10,000 liter rainwater storage tank, students like Naini Rarin (pictured above) had to walk great distances to collect bacteria filled river water for drinking”

This very water, needed for life, can be the culprit which threatens a child’s existence. It is frequently riddled with bacteria which causes diseases such as typhoid, malaria and brucellosis. Without treatment, each of these diseases can cause death.

Much thanks to Amber, Joel and United Technologies for donating enough funding to provide one 10,000 liter rainwater tank for Irura Primary school, located in rural Kenya. This gift can potentially save many lives and most certainly will enhance the lives of every child who attends Irura Primary school.

Prior to the birth of the Matanya’s Hope Rainwater Storage Tank Program, children attending Irura and other day schools were often in states of lethargy. “It was as if I was looking at children who were not present in their own minds”, says Stark, Matanya’s Hope Founder,”but once we delivered the tanks, the children started coming back to life!”

Thank you Amber, Joel and United Technologies for this gift of LIFE!

Thank you Amber, Joel and United Technologies for this gift of LIFE!

Grace – a Young Girl with a Big Heart

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How many lives do you think one child can touch?
CLick on this link to hear Grace’s message:
Grace Johnson Video

As Grace Johnson this question and she may not know the exact number, but she will be busy figuring out how to help as many as she can!

Grace holding up a few of the bracelets she made for our kids in Kenya.

Grace holding up a few of the bracelets she made for our kids in Kenya.

Grace loves making rubber band bracelets!

She was determined to make an entire collection and then send them with Matanya’s Hope on mission to touch the hearts of the kids in Kenya.

But Grace did not stop with bracelets! She copied a verse from the bible for each recipient, sharing with them a message of faith, hope and love.

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Middle School Students Help Matanya’s Hope

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Ann Thonson SHOES FOR AFRICA - Decatur Middle School Kids Collection Bin Pic IMG_8948

Ann Thomson Decatur Middle School sewing the blankets IMG_3545

Ann Thomson Decatur Middle School selling suckers for MH IMG_3532

Students at Decatur Middle School were quick to take leadership when they learned that many people in Kenya walk barefooted and sleep in the cold without a single blanket.

Students and other volunteers hand made over 60 fleece blankets which they donated to Matanya’s Hope. They then created a SHOE DONATION bin (pictured below), collecting shoes for Kenya throughout the year.

But these heroes and heroins did not stop with material goods. Students quickly realized that it costs money to get the goods over to Kenya and proceeded to sell suckers at their school, generating a profit surpassing $1000 – all of which was donated to Matanya’s Hope!

To Decatur Middle School and Ann Thomson, their quiet angel in the background (and all other angels who helped)… THANK YOU!

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T-Town Bat Company Partners with Matanya’s Hope

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T-Town Bat Co. manufactures custom wood bats for the novice and pro ball player! Matanya’s Hope is honored to have T-Town Bat’s most popular model dedicated to raising money for our kids in Kenya. Owner of T-Town Bat Co, Chase Almy, shares: “We are happy to partner with such a great organization, as Matanya’s Hope, to offer a product to help those less fortunate in Kenya.”

On May 1st, T-Town Bat Co. unveiled it’s summer campaign, “Play 4 Kenya”. This custom bat, designed specifically for Matanya’s Hope, is available for purchase. A proceed of the sales will go to Matanya’s Hope’s work in Kenya. With every bat purchase, T-Town Bat Co. will also send out a “#Play4Kenya” bracelet to show your support for Matanya’s Hope.

To purchase your bat, go to www.ttownbats.com or call: T-Town Bat Co.
(580) 380-1291

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