Greetings Oncedeported!Originally Posted by Oncedeported
Both Fadder Jim and myself post on behalf of St. Anthony's Kitchen. My name is Phyllis and you're most welcome for the information. That's so cute about huggybear being the star of the show!
Here is how us Canadians (I'm a Canadian too) can help:
The cost varies for sponsorship depending on the child. it is more expensive for a high school kid, for example, because of taxi costs. The cost for a high school child is USD $700 to $800 a year (at 10 months a year). That cost includes outfitting the child with uniform, shoes, book bag and some supplies. We are sponsoring currently 42 children; 18 are high school, 21 are All-Age (like elementary) and 3 are basic (kindergarten). All-Age sponsorship is about USD$600/year. Of course, one can sponsor a child for the year. Or, sponsor a child for 1/2 a year, etc. Any amount of sponsorship is very helpful.
The total projected cost of the GKTS programme for this year is USD$15,000. This does not include the cost of outfitting the child or the cost of our school operation which transports quite a few of the All-Age children. We also serve breakfast to about 50 children each morning.
To make a tax-deductible gift:
Make a check payable to Franciscan Friars, note the purpose of the gift, and send it to:
Franciscan Missionary Union
St. Michael's Retreat Centre
P.O. Box 220
Lumsden, Saskatchewan
S0G 3C0
Phone: 306-731-3316
Fax: 306-731-3807
The contact person is Fr. Michael Conaghan, ofm.
Many thanks and blessings to you!
St. Anthony's Kitchen
