We are so excited to announce our Chari-tree Program which is just one of our efforts to leave the planet a better place for generations to come.  Working closely with our mentor, Kevin Bowman of Bowman Orchards, we will be planting apple trees throughout our community and donating 100% of the harvest to families in need. We are looking for students to join us in this   fun and delicious experience!  Students will be able to learn about the entire farm-to-table process over the months ahead.  Please contact us for more information.  [email protected]  518-859-4424
 
    
 

Our 2nd Annual 9 & Dine Golf Tournament is scheduled for July 22nd.  Our field is limited to 72 golfers.  Non-golfers are welcome to join us for cocktails and dinner.  We are looking forward to seeing you!  Go to www.toloveachild.net for more information!

Come to sew, cut fabric, iron and chat!  A special work day has been scheduled for Thursday, March 3rd at the Stillwater United Methodist Church on 135 Hudson Ave.  We will be working in Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Join us for the entire time or stop in to help for as long as you can!  Bring your sewing machine, scissors and your enthusiasm.  Don't forget your lunch.  There will be snacks and beverages provided.  For more information write [email protected]  See you there!

We are looking for supplies so we can sew these dresses.  We need the following:  1.  Bias Tape 1/2" double fold or extra wide double fold.  All colors welcomed--please avoid white and other very light pastel colors. 2.  1/2 " Elastic   3. Cotton Fabric - 1 yard sections of colorful fun prints.  No sheer fabrics please.  Rilla Langley-Schulte will be planning a sewing day soon for anyone who would like to join in.  Call 518-859-4424 for more information.

We are anticipating an exciting return to our journeys to Zimbabwe beginning in 2022.  Our target is March or April and we want YOU to come along for the ride!  We will continue to post updates on our projects, however, we will also post a few tales from the safaris we always end our trips with.  These safaris are a wonderful experience, educational and a photographer's dream come true.  In the words of Wilderness Safari's, the safari company we always use for our adventures, "Simply put, we are dedicated to conserving and restoring Africa’s wilderness and wildlife, and we use high-end ecotourism to do this. Our model is responsible and sustainable, changes people’s perspectives on the planet, and inspires those exposed to it to effect positive change in their own lives and own spheres of influence."   Enjoy just a few photos from our 2018 safari experience and if you are interested in our 2022 trip to Zimbabwe please contact us.  [email protected]

We are thankful this Earth Day for the surprise gift of 10  hectares of land in Mberengwa, Zimbabwe from the village heads for our school project. Although Tropical Cyclone Eloise paused our building projects temporarily in March it also produced much needed rains for crops.

The land gifted to us had been fallow for over 20 years.  Needless to say, Project Manager Muno had many helpful hands from the village to clear the land of trees and shrubs in order to make the land conducive for planting crops.  8 hectares were  cleared and 2 hectares were left for livestock grazing and breeding.

The photos above show the maize and sugar beans that were planted on 3 1/2 hectares.   Although our crop may be small this year we look forward to the next planting season so that the entire plot of land can be planted and harvested.