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January 2011
Bridges to Sudan in The Community
Happy New Year!

Bridges to Sudan would like to wish everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year. Bridges would like to thank everyone for the continued support!!

Also, please visit our Partner's (Hands on Jacksonville) Website: www.handsonjacksonville.org, there are many opportunities listed for BTS as well.

  

Click on the link in the lower right column and follow us on Facebook, we would be honored to have you onboard! 

Sharon Svihel (Momma Chol)
Volunteer Spotlight!!! - Anna Bauman

Anna BaumanAnna is a sophomore at Episcopal High School. She plays volleyball and soccer and is involved in many school clubs. Three years ago, Sharon Svihel, Chol, and Dr. Jaeckle gave a moving presentation at Episcopal about the conflict in Sudan. Since then, Anna has volunteered with Bridges to Sudan. Every year, she and her friends have a Christmas party for the children. Each child receives a gift and also chooses and wraps a gift for their parents. This year, Anna started a Bridges to Sudan Club at Episcopal.
Holiday Open House Bridges To Sudan Christmas
12/11/2010 was yet another memorable event for the Sudanese families. Thanks to Liz Granite, Janet Reiprish, and other Volunteers. A BIG thank you goes out to all the Volunteers who donated items for the Silent Auction. It was a wonderful day filled with the Holiday Spirit. A terrific time was had by all. All who came were able to enjoy fun games and the Pictures of the events throughout the along with the enjoyment of Holiday Music as well as delicious food.

Bridges to SudanThank you to everyone who attended; we were able to raise $300, even though our Goal was $1,000.00 to help the families in need during the Holiday Season!!

Momma Chol
Project Share and Christmas Party for the Children! 
 Boy's Picture
It was a moving experience for Liz Granite who participated in her 11th year of Project Share of Flagler County. Liz and the Volunteers of Project Share were able to make Christmas happen for 200 families in Pierson, Fl. Also a BIG thank you to Anna and Catherine Bauman and the other Volunteers for making the Christmas Party amazing for the Sudanese Children.


The Children had a surprise visit from Santa and received lots of great gifts!! Thank you to everyone who made ALL of this possible.

Project Share Group Photo
Volunteer Opportunties! 
We are in need of helping hands. If you are able to help, please go to our website to download the application and mail it in to us!
 
We are looking for help with the following:
  • Grant research
  • Grant Writing
  • Fundraising Ideas
  • New Fundraising Events
  • Collecting items for the holidays

Please contact Momma Chol or Liz Granite with any questions at 904-731-7143 (office)

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Sudanese Girl
In This Issue
Volunteer Spotlight
Holiday Open House
Project Share and Christmas Party for the Children!
Volunteer...Opportunties!
Business Partners

BUSINESS PARTNERS  

Fazzini's

By making a purchase from Fazzini's you can support us! With every purchase Fazzini's plants a tree and donates a portion of the profit to Bridges.   

This is a great way to give back to the community while enjoying gourmet beverages.



Pepsico

PGA's Nationwide Open to support Bridges to Sudan. All of the money used to purchase tickets from the link below will be donated to BTS. For $25 you can attend the tournament everyday.  Tell your friends and family.



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830-13 A1A North #108 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
 
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