MPS HEP's count for this year of students and families they've assisted has risen 17% with a total of 1700 families alone... This is not counting individual students. Last year 2007-2008 school year, they assisted a number of 2,400 students. This rise is said to be the effects of the fallen economy.
A $500 check, 10% of the proceeds from Vibha Vibe was given again 6/11/09.
Our $500 donation from our Cricket Carnival was put into good use in purchasing individual $25 gift cards towards GOOD WILL, given to family in needs of clothing and house hould items.
An example of a family Janis gave me was, two weeks ago, a mother and her three children were on the run from a domestic abuse relationship and had nothing but the clothes on their backs. She gave them a $25 gift card.
The $500 also went towards purchasing school items for the back packs that they provide also, but largely it was spent on the gift cards, something that they have been trying to find funds and get for families that they serve. They no longer have to turn them away, with nothing when they hear of families who don't have clothes or items that they need. They keep track of all the gift cards and items they give out.
Janis, Sue, & Kathy are coordinators for the MPS HEP program so largely they work to help families find services and assist in the welfare of the childrens, but never before had they had something at hand to give to the families, besides incase the needs of backpacks for the kids, and they want to thank us for that.
So what have they been up to since we last visited them and gave them the donation?
MPS HEP is partnering up with other several agencies in the community. (please see the brochure I attached front and back views). They are really proud to partnering up and building a center for children primarily teens at risk or is homeless. It's a big step for them and they need more help then ever!!!
On a side note we talked about Vibha Vibe and Janis could not stop talking about how great it was. She sends her congrats to all of us for a job well done and can't wait to be invited to our next show and future events.
We discussed more about Vibha and projects in India and Vibha Milwaukee's future events. (Dream Mile, Spelling Bee & Kids Activities, & as well as possibly if time permitts we'll be able to do another smaller scale Vibha Vibe talent show).
The HEP MPS coordinators are really thankful for our support.
CONGRATS VIBHA MILWAUKEE!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!
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