Children’s Relief International

Going once, going twice, sold! A Night in Africa was a night to remember. This benefit dinner and silent auction was hosted by Pam and Phil Johnson, CRI missionaries, in an effort to raise $20,000 to purchase a new-used Green Door truck. The event could not have been a greater success. The hosts planned to accommodate 200 guests, but even with extra seating, there was standing room only. Guests bid on donated items in a silent auction before dinner. Over 100 businesses and individuals donated their goods and services. The hosts were overwhelmed with compliments on the authentically African meal that was served, and the live dessert auction had tables bidding even up to $250  for their after dinner treat. The event raised just over $19,000! We offer our sincere thanks toPam and Phil Johnson, the generous donors for the silent auction, the bakers for the dessert auction and the over 200 guests who made A Night in Africa such a great success. The Green Door Project in Mozambique  seeks to demonstrate Christ’s love by building decent housing. The 4x4 long-bed truck, soon to be purchased with the funds raised, will better handle both the roads and the heavy loads of the Green Door ministry. If you would like to donate to the Green Door Project or even participate by joining one of our building teams, please click on Green Door under our Projects on the donate page.  Writeteams@childrensrelief.org if you wish to build a Green Door home.

Green Door Program - Ray of Light Project, Mozambique.

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Phil and Pam Johnson, of Powell, Wyoming, are hosting A Night in Africa dinner, Friday evening August 20, 2010. The purpose of this intriguing event is to create awareness about life in Dondo, Mozambique, enjoy a fabulous African meal, as well as raise money for a new used Green Door truck. The Green Door Project, is a ministry created to demonstrate Christ’s love by building decent housing. Such a demonstration through hammer and trowel has a huge impact both in a family’s personal life and in the community at large. The vehicle currently in use by the Green Door Project, a two-wheel drive short-bed truck, is long past its serviceability. Funding raised will go towards the purchase of a used 4X4 long-bed truck that will better handle both the roads and the heavy loads of the Green Door ministry. Their goal is to raise $20,000 for this much needed vehicle. If you would like to contribute to the Green Door Project please visit our donate page. Click on Give to Our Projects > Ray of Light / Green Door Housing.

A personal thank you to the youth group of Second Church of Christ in Illinois for taking on the challenge of raising money for wells in Mozambique! The video shares somes information about CRI's clean water effort in Mozambique and expresses our thanks for taking on the challenge. Learn more about how you can be a part of building a well here.

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 Anita@childrensrelief.org 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 Anita@childrensrelief.org May 22, 2010 Taste of Africa Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction Kingsland Center 25w560 Geneva Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188