Help Us Sponsor Children in Kenya!

This July, Karen and I will be traveling to Africa! We are heading to Kenya to volunteer with the non-profit organization, Arrive In Kenya (www.ArriveKenya.org)

Arrive was started in 2013 by my friend, and fellow Ridgefielder, Brian Ash. The mission statement is “Arrive generates positive action and sustainable advancement to empower children in impoverished regions of the world by providing shelter, promoting good health, offering access to education and giving at risk children tools and opportunities for a successful, independent, and fulfilling life.”

By working with local Kenyan non-profit organizations they have created and supported childrens’ homes and other projects in Kenya. They rescue children from a life of drug addiction, starvation and homelessness and provide them with the opportunity for a new life.  Each child goes to school, sleeps in his or her own bed, eats three healthy meals per day, and is taught meaningful skills to live a healthy and happy life.

One of the pressing needs at Arrive right now is child sponsorship. The only way Arrive can rescue more children is if all of the children currently there are sponsored.  A full sponsorship of a child costs $1,800 and goes towards school, exam fees, school supplies, food, shelter, transportation, and more.  Another sponsorship opportunity is the secondary school sponsorship.  This 4- year commitment allows the child to attend grades 9-12.  With your help, we are hoping to fundraise enough funds to sponsor at least two children!

Just recently, Arrive welcomed Sharlene.  She was born and lived in the streets of Kenya facing addiction to toxic glue and abuse. (Click here to read more about her story: http://www.arrivekenya.org/the-story-of-a-street-girl/ ) It would be amazing if we could sponsor her, providing her the necessary tools to live a prosperous life.  

To read more about what sponsorship includes and the various options to help, please follow this link:
http://www.arrivekenya.org/get-involved/sponsorship-handbook/ 

Your support will go a long way, you will literally be saving a childs life.  Any donation you can give will mean the world to us and the children. If you are unable to donate but want to help, please share this page :)

With gratitude,
Lauren Bonistalli & Karen McElgun