Children’s Relief International

It was more than a benefit dinner…more than a silent auction…it was an experience in African culture!

As guests arrived at the Kingsland Center on May 22, they were greeted by the pounding of African drums and strolled past a small African market where rice, beans, bananas and mangoes filled colorful woven baskets. After seating, guests clapped and tapped their feet to the procession of Ghanan dancers.

Hosts dressed in African skirts (capalanas) served a meal of Mozambican frango (chicken), rice and peri-peri (hot sauce). Dr. Mutsuo, Anita Frederick, and Perry Marshall shared their life-changing experiences in Mozambique. Peter Ziniel from Ghana concluded the evening with his stories from Africa.

Over $26,500 was pledged over the next five years to help CRI provide food, medical supplies, microloans and education in interior villages where extreme poverty goes unchecked. A special thanks to those who gave and to the businesses who donated their goods and services for the silent auction, as well as the volunteers who made this event possible.

If you would like to contribute to the Taste of Africa Event, please go to donate page and click Give to Our Projects – Taste of Africa, Chicago Event.

If you would like to host a Taste of Africa Event please contact

Once again “thank you” to all who donated time and money to help make this event a success.

More than a benefit dinner…more than a silent auction…it’s an experience in African culture.

On May 22, Anita Frederick of CRI’s Chicago office will host a benefit dinner and silent auction to raise money and awareness for CRI’s Ray of Light Project in Dondo, Mozambique. Guests will enjoy an authentic African meal and have opportunity to bid on goods and services donated by more than 35 local businesses. African storyteller Peter Ziniel from Ghana and Perry Marshall of Perry S. Marshall & Associates will provide insight and entertainment.

Donations received at this event will help CRI provide food, medical supplies, microloans and education in interior villages where extreme poverty goes unchecked.

If you would like to make a donation to this cause, go to the donate page and look for TASTE OF AFRICA under Our Projects. All gifts are welcomed. Thank you for wanting to make a difference.

For more information please contact Anita Frederick at
May 22, 2010
Taste of Africa Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction
Kingsland Center
25w560 Geneva Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Our first ever Green Door 5K Race was a great success. We had over 80 participants  and raised almost $4,000 to be used for building Green Door homes. Children’s Relief International is thankful for those who participated in the race. Your donation is going to help change the lives of the needy in Mozambique.

A special thank you to those who helped with the event! You know who you are!

We hope you will join us for the 2nd Annual Green Door 5K in 2011!

Are you interested in hosting a Green Door 5K in your town? If so contact me and I’ll send you the 5K Kit that shares the steps and “how to’s” of hosting a race. I am available to come to your town and talk with you about this opportunity. Let me know! Jason Pieratt-Cell 210-378-3603