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Dear Friends,
Nooroz is here. With it comes the dawn of a "New Day" and the infinite possibilities it holds.
Children traditionally look forward to Nooroz for and festivities, the gifts, new clothes, the chance to visit friends and family, and to feast on holiday sweets. But not all children can participate in the merriment that we all take for granted. Many will spend this Nooroz not knowing where their next meal will come from, whether the place they sleep will be warm tonight or if their family will be with them at the end of the next day. These children will need our help to get through Nooroz.
For just $20 a month, you can sponsor a child in need, so that they can have the opportunity to sleep warmly, wear decent clothes and go to school.
Now, in addition to sponsorship, you can also create a Birthday Wish page on Facebook to benefit Child Foundation. This is a great way to do something special for your birthday. Invite your friends to donate in your honor or someone special, to children and families in need who are waiting for life sustaining aid.
So this year, let’s celebrate the spirit of Nooroz and invest in something that is invaluable: the gift of education lasts a lifetime for someone in need.
Donate to Child Foundation directly on our website, or invite your friends to join you on the Child Foundation Facebook page. Try it. It will make you feel great this year!
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Learn about creating a Birthday Wish page on Facebook
Sincerely,
Masoud Modarres
Executive Manager
Zahra's Story
Zahra is a smart fourteen year old girl with a GPA of 18.82 out of 20 points. Zahra's father passed away a couple of years ago from a heart attack and her mother is in charge of the family. They live in a small house which belongs to her aunt. Their only income is from a local charity and it does not cover their expenses. Zahra enjoys studying. Her sister is married and her brothers have dropped out of school due to financial problems. Please consider sponsoring Zahra to help her family with basic needs so that she can stay in school and have the future she deserves.
Sponsor Zahra
Abbas' Story
Abbas is a very smart seven year old boy from the city of Kermanshah, who scores the higest GPA of 20 out of 20 points. Abbas lives with his mother and brother in a rental that doesn’t have many of the basic necessities. The family's only source of income is from a charity. Abbas’ parents are divorced. Abbas' mother does not receive any help from his father. Due to their financial hardship, Abbas suffers from malnutrition and has anemia. He also gets really bad headaches. In spite of his bad health, Abbas is dedicated to school and earning good grades. Please consider sponsoring Abbas today to help his family with urgent needs so that he can continue his education.
Sponsor Abbas
Upcoming Events
Norooz Exhibition Saturday March 6th, 2010, hosted by the Iranian Medical Society, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, 101 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA
Norooz Bazaar Saturday March 13th, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Hilton Woodland Hills located at 6360 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA
Norooz Celebration Saturday March 13th, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Brentwood Library, 11820 San Vicente Blvd.,Brentwood, CA, hosted by Womenfound and Child Foundation
Norooz Bazaar Sunday March 14, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Orange County Hilton located at 18800 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, CA, Please visit the Upcoming Events page to learn more about the Bazaars and download a vendor package.
Norooz Celebration Saturday March 20, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 1 am, Hilton Hotel Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA hosted by the Persian Cultural Center (PCC) and Association of Iranian American Professionals (AIAP), Admission: AIAP & PCC members $65, Children from 5 to 12 years old $50, General Public $80, RSVP to aiap.org or call (858) 207-6232
Noorooz Party Sunday March 21, 2010 from 7:00 pm - 1:00 am, hosted by the Iranian Psychological Association of America (IPAA) and Child Foundation, Tickets $90, Table for 10 $800, held at the Regency Ballroom, Olympic Collection, 11301 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, Please visit the Upcoming Events page to learn about how to purchase tickets
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Volunteering is a great way to serve children in need. We are currently in need of the following volunteers:
-Translators (translate Persian to English)
-Grant writers
-Social Networking specialists
-Event fundraisers
Child Foundation volunteers are eligible to earn a Presidential Service Award.
Learn More About Volunteering
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***Haiti Fundraiser Success***
We are proud to announce that in cooperation with the Iranian-American community in the Greater Sacramento Area, over $40,000 was raised for the Haiti Earthquake Fund. All contributions collected by Child Foundation will be donated to programs that help children in Haiti to deal with present realities and prepare them to become successful in their society.
Thank you for your generous donations!
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