In January 2009, HOPE worldwide -Jacksonville chapter was able to send nearly 250 backpacks to children in Kabul, Afghanistan. The book bags were distributed along with some pens, pen holders, and some clothing donated at the U.S. Embassy. There were around 250 children so they added in a few more bags so that everyone got something.
The location was a day-orphanage for disadvantaged children who go to school at this location and are fed hot meals each day. They may have parents but the parents have trouble meeting all of their needs. Everyone was really grateful for all of your generosity.
The backpacks were donated to HOPE worldwide Jacksonville from the Children's Christmas Party of Jacksonville which serves nearly 10,000 children at Christmas each year. Our Chapter has distributed a number of excess new toys from the CCPOJ to other needy families in Jacksonville for the last 6 years on Christmas Eve. We are grateful for their support.
In 2008, through the generosity of the Jacksonvile Church of Christ we were able to ship 12 large boxes of winter clothing and blankets to families in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Thank you for your generosity and giving spirit!
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