After the conference in June of 2006, the members decided to support the Zambian Children's Fund. This is a U.S. based agency that supports the Chishawasha Children's Home in Lusaka, Zambia. Every two years, ZCF fills a large container of material, which it then ships to the orphanage. Everything from toilets to book supplies, even a tractor, goes into the container. We learned from ZCF that even though it can be more expensive, ZCF gathers many supplies in the U.S. because the quality and variety of goods is much better.
After consulting with ZCF, we decided to do a clothing drive with a twist. The only clothing collected was items that would be worn by teenagers. So, over the course of a couple of months the members collected clothing at school and church. The drive was very successful and everyone had a great time. Then the group gather to do a sort and pack (see the picture). We sent 700 lbs. of clothing to the orphans.
After consulting with ZCF, we decided to do a clothing drive with a twist. The only clothing collected was items that would be worn by teenagers. So, over the course of a couple of months the members collected clothing at school and church. The drive was very successful and everyone had a great time. Then the group gather to do a sort and pack (see the picture). We sent 700 lbs. of clothing to the orphans.
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