We have the opportunity to be involved with a local effort to reduce our waste and promote justice via Clouds of Hope Children’s Christian Centre, a South African charity described as focusing, “primarily on support to HIV/AIDS affected and infected people as well as on AIDS prevention. Beneficiaries of this project include all community members in the KwaSani Local Authority Area, who have been affected in some way by poverty or the AIDS pandemic.” This outreach has become a passion for the Rycrofts, a Santa Barbara family who has connections to Clouds of Hope. Their son, Spencer, came up with the idea to gather 100 used soccer jerseys for the kids at the Underberg orphanage and will be hand delivering them in December. In addition, the family is trying to raise $500 to buy soccer balls and a pair of socks and shoes for each child. We would love to see Spencer and his family reach their goal and we are seeking your help in making it a reality. Here is how:

Save this season’s soccer jersey (or for that matter any season) from sitting unused by donating it and, if possible, a financial gift to help cover the cost of socks and shoes. A pair of shoes costs less than $5 US dollars, so your giving will go a long way to providing a much needed gift.

For info on how to donate, contact the Rycrofts before December 10 via email: rycroft96(at)hotmail.com (use the @ symbol instead of (at)) or at 962-8854

We look forward to being part of this great opportunity.