Jul. 20, 2009 - The last of the books
As most people would know, when we were still in Boston, we conducted a
book drive with Tatenda Foundation. Our goal was to collect books and
distribute these to schools in Banket. We collected over 10 boxes from
children's books, hard cover fiction to textbooks. Unfortunately the
logistics of mailing the books to Zimbabwe and the cost did not justify
the project after we had already collected these books. Things were
getting worse by the day in Zimbabwe. We solved some books for about
$48 to the Harvard bookstore in Cambridge, MA. The rest of the boxes we
loaded onto the Uhaul on our move from Boston to Virginia with hopes
that someday we would send along the books.
We finally found
other places that will still further our desire: to educate or provide
for literacy programs in the world. We donated over 4 boxes to the CRA
International July 2009 Book drive. The books will be donated to Books
for America. We then donated another 2 boxes to the
Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Salem
Church branch. The books to Salem Church were mostly all the hardcover
fiction and the readers digest which will be sold and raise funds for
Library activities and programs. All textbooks, the last of the books
we had in our home were donated this past weekend to the Salvation Army
store in Fredericksburg, VA. The Salvation Army store staff seemed very
excited about the textbooks. "We will take them!"
While our
original goal was not met, we believe we still made a difference and
will continue to serve in all possible ways. [I have some pictures to
be posted later to show some boxes with these books].
Many thanks to all the people that supported us in this project from California to Boston! Thank You. TATENDA.
Feb. 7, 2009 - Tatenda expands scope
In a filing with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Tatenda Foundation
expanded the scope of its operation to include providing food and
services to orphaned children in the community of Banket and other
target areas. In partnership with VisionaryClub Banket, we sponsored a
Christmas Party for children that would otherwise not have anything for
Christmas (or any other day). Plans are underway to provide funds and
books for the academic year 2009.
Nov. 8, 2008 - iRun for Them: A Marathon to raise 'additional' awareness on Zimbabwe's plight
Following our successful half-marathon campaign in 2007, our people are
returning to the long distance course, and this time to run a full
marathon for Zimbabwe.
The goal for this marathon is to launch a marathon campain to begin in
January 2009 that will mobilize runners to raise funds in behalf of
Tatenda Foundation and other organizations working in Zimbabwe.
See the details of the Marathon 2008
iRun for Them on the Facebook
If you are not on the facebook, and would like to get involved, please email us
tatenda-foundation@tatenda.org
There is need in Zimbabwe, and
YOU can get involved!
