From: YPFDJ DALLAS (ypfdjdallas@gmail.com)
Date: Fri May 07 2010 - 16:27:08 EDT
On Saturday, May 1st the YPFDJ Dallas chapter hosted a charity car wash to
raise money for an orphanage they plan to adopt in Eritrea. After reports
of an imminent thunderstorm, many were worried that the event would be
canceled. However, thanks to a quick tsolot the sun came out which allowed
for much business throughout the day. Over thirty volunteers helped out, in
what proved to be an extremely successful fundraiser. Kids as young three
years old rolled up their sleeves to help their peers.
Whether it was holding a sign on the side of the street or soaping up cars,
those who volunteered lent a personal hand towards alleviating some
financial stress faced by orphanages in Eritrea. From mothers serving
sha'hee and kit'cha, to young kids asking for donations on the side of the
street, every age group was represented.
This fundraiser was an example of how an Eritrean community can be unified
in pursuing a common goal: helping their counterparts - young Eritreans back
home. This was a vivid example of how a small community could produce big
results. And because of the great results, the Dallas chapter has planned an
additional car wash, hoping to match the success of this past weekend.
Several representatives of the YPFDJ Dallas chapter have volunteered to hand
deliver the proceeds to a specified orphanage in Eritrea this summer. This
will strengthen the personal relations and allow for further connections in
which the chapter can offer their continuous support. YPFDJ Dallas would
like to share their appreciation for such a supportive local Eritrean
community, who is always there to lend a hand or an encouraging word, and
say thank you to all the volunteers who came to help during the event. The
success of the event was a testament to the impervious will of the Eritrean
youth, and the unified determination in providing for their country that
permeates throughout the Eritrean diaspora.
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