Restoration Hope

UPDATE: I reached my goal! Thank you to everyone to donated. I can't wait to go - it's only 63 days away.

Love, Betsy

I wanted to share with you an opportunity that I have this coming March to serve in South Africa. I will be joining a group from my school that will work in communities in desperate need of help. We will join workers from the non-profit Restoration Hope in South Africa to help children and families in the community of Sweetwaters.

Many communities in South Africa still suffer from the long-term effects of the AIDS pandemic and the apartheid movements from the 1960s through the 1980s. Other factors such as tribal beliefs, poverty, lack of educational resources, and unemployment keep this area from growing and flourishing as it should. When the AIDS pandemic hit an entire generation of people passed away which left many children to raise themselves. All these things have created a very harsh environment for children which is why Restoration Hope was formed.

Restoration Hope works through the South African Zulu people and churches in South Africa to help these children and families have hope for a better future. They do this through outreach activities for children, helping with education through the school, mentoring, and discipleship. They also help with practical things such as planting gardens, tutoring, and helping to upgrade school grounds so that children can go to school in a safer environment. While we are there we will take part in projects to help with this work.

I am excited to be a part of this life-changing opportunity and would be honored if you would consider helping to send me to South Africa for my last spring break of high school. I need to raise $3100 to pay for the cost of my trip and the ministry projects we will complete while we are there. Your gift would not only help me but also help many others who will benefit from the work we will be doing. I would also like to ask for prayers for our trip – for safe travels, for health, and for the many people we hope to impact for Jesus while we are there.

Restoration Hope is a 501(c)3 organization so your donation is tax-deductible. There are 4 ways you can donate:

1. You can give money directly to me

2. You can click the donate button below which will take you to my donation page

3. You can Venmo @restoration_hope (Please write in "in Betsy's honor" as the reason you're giving)

4. Mail a check made out to Restoration Hope to 1817 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite B1, Jackson, MS 39216 (please do not write my name in the memo line or it won't be tax deductible)

Thank you very much for helping me! I know this will be an amazing experience to learn, grow, and serve the Lord!

Sincerely, Betsy Walters