Mission Complete! 

 Recent Projects... Thanks to YOU

Project Thrive supports projects that help orphanages day after day, support that (as one recent recipient said, "Run ahead" to make tomorrow easier."

 500 Days for Girls Feminine Hygiene Kits

Sawdust burning stove (cooking fuel savings add up to more money for food) for a large orphanage in the slums of Kenya/

 A cow for milk (Friesian, 20 liters a day) for an orphanage of over 1200 children.

 Goats for two orphanages in Kenya.

Chicks for eggs and protein, retaining some for breeding stock. Saving some of the proceeds from sale of broilers for obtaining more breeding stock.

Sawdust burning stove so kids could stop waiting in line until midnight for dinner.

Bunk beds, mattresses and linen.

Bakery trade school / food resource for the Academy of Hidden Talents.

Develop crops in Kisii, Kenya

Science lab supplies

Sewing business with three sewing machines, fabric and supplies, providing income, trade training and uniforms for the school.

Solar cell phone charger microfinance business funding "African Sweet Melodies" Street Boys program. 

20 Days For Girls Kits for New Generation Ministries Haiti orphanage.

You can help leverage support for the project of your choice.  Email to propose a project.  Donate to the project of your choice. 

What is it like to visit one of the beneficiary orphanages like?

Quotes from visitors to benefiting orphanages say:

"The image that comes back to me is not the landscape or the animals of Kenya, but the children’s faces looking up at me. Their happiness and joy despite so many hardships in their lives.  I got to experience total love just because I am a person, appreciation… and bigger words than I can even express.  You feel appreciated, accepted and admired, not because of who you are, or what you give, but just because you are.  As soon as you meet these children you want to give, but being there gave me a bigger gift than I could ever give them.” – Sandy B. April 2008 Expedition

 "I expected to see desperation in the eyes of the children I met at the orphanage academy. Abandoned, so near the slums of Kibera, what else would I expect?  Instead, I saw and felt unexpected emotions: Gratitude and Hope.

   When we waved goodbye to the children, we knew we had to help. While the children focus on building their talents, we are putting ours to work to create a sustainable model.  Please join us. We could use your talents too!  I encourage you to visit beautiful Kenya and while there experience the center for yourself.  In the meantime, please join us in making a large self-sustaining orphanage a reality."  

             -  Celeste Mergens    Director of Project Thrive

Come meet the children, sit in or help teach a class, help build beds, plant crops, and report back the facilities and conditions first hand. Whether you join us for a special service expedition, or are simply passing through one of the orphanages we have been privileged to help (thanks to YOU) feel free to contact us.  We'd welcome you to volunteer for weeks, days, or only a few hours. You are always welcome. Email support@clayforearth.org for centers and contact information.

Upcoming  Events:

Golf Fore Good  Classic  July 17th, 2009  at Homestead Golf Course in Lynden, WA.  The kick-off for Lynden's Raspberry Festival. To download registration and sponsor forms visit www.lynden.org .  For more information email info@clayforearth.org.

Project Thrive Sustainable Solutions for Vulnerable Children Conference -  Sept. 2009  More information to come.  info@clayforearth.org