 It’s Give to the Max Day! We are kicking off our Year End Campaign with a great Minnesota tradition – ‘Give to the Max‘! Our goal for this campaign is $30,000. Your donation will continue to give the precious girls at Light of Hope the education and provisions they need to grow. Give to the Max Donation Link  National Exams In October the older girls sat for their national exams. The girls study hard for these exams which decide where their future education will take them. We are happy to report that they did a fabulous job!    Helping in Their Community     Fall Lunch Celebration Together we celebrated International Day of the Girl with a luncheon and almost 100 friends. Thank you to everyone who joined and all of our gracious volunteers. We are grateful for all of you!     Upcoming Events November 21, 2024 – Give to the Max Day December 3, 2024 – Giving Tuesday December 31, 2024 – Last day to give for 2024 tax purposes April 25, 2025 – Shine a Light of Hope Gala – Registration Open July 11, 2025 – Perkins-Harvey Golf Tournament October 9, 2025 – International Day of the Girl Luncheon |
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August/September 2024
| You’re Invited! International Day of the Girl Luncheon  Reserve Your Place at the Table We have a wonderful luncheon planned for you! Videos and an opportunity to hear from our co-founders about all of the exciting things going on at LOH.   “Look Mary, you’re being rescued!”   In August, our team of volunteers rescued Mary to join her twin sister Jane and sister Margaret who were rescued in July. She was living with her Auntie at the time, and we were unable to find her. The sisters are adjusting well and glad to be together again! Wonderful Friends Visited     Water Project in Progress When it comes to timing there is nothing like God’s perfect will! Thanks to gifts from our church partnership and a generous donor we are able to begin digging trenches and preparing the water to go into a 200,000 liter water harvesting tank on all areas of our property, from the main school to the future vocational school site. Our 16 acres will no longer flood which makes it hard for the girls to get around during the spring rains. We will capture the water to be used for the animals, gardens, etc. Thank you for this gift!    Little One’s Get a Computer Lab The little girls now have access to 20 tablets to start to learn how to work computers and play STEM games. They are having a blast learning!   Thank you Twins Volunteers! This summer we had a blast volunteering at 5 Twins games and raised more money than ever – $8,000!! Thank you to the 21 incredible folks who worked hard and laughed harder together!You are all AMAZING! – Gaylan K, Steve H, Boni K, Darcy A, Mark B, Anne B, Rich S, Suzy S, Andy L, Dale F, Susan F, Terry C, Laurie C, Dave D, Megan L, Wendy A, Tom S, Darren P, Bob M, Laurie M, and Janice H.   Upcoming Events October 10, 2024 – International Day of the Girl Luncheon Click Here to Sign Up November 14, 2024 – Art2Heart Shop and Fundraiser Event 4-7pm December 31, 2024 – Last day to give for 2024 tax purposes April 25, 2025 – Shine a Light of Hope Annual Gala July 11, 2025 – Perkins-Harvey Golf Tournament |
June/July 2024 Newsletter
Happy Summer!  Thank you to the 83 golfers who joined us for our annual Perkins-Harvey Golf Tournament Fundraiser and raised $9,400 for the STEM classrooms! Save the date for our next tournament – July 11, 2025    You’re Invited! International Day of the Girl Luncheon  We have a wonderful luncheon planned for you. Videos and an opportunity to hear from our co-founders. Plus guest speaker Joe Teireb who is a Federal Prosecutor and running for Congress. Click Here to Reserve Your Place at the Table Girls Rescued in June/July Welcome Ann – 7 years old  Welcome sisters Margaret (12yrs) and Jane (6yrs)  Fun School Pictures     Upcoming Events August 3, 2024 – Twins Game, volunteer with us! August 11, 2024 – Twins Game, volunteer with us! August 23, 2024 – Twins Game, volunteer with us! September 15, 2024 – Twins Game, volunteer with us! October 10, 2024 – International Day of the Girl Luncheon April 25, 2025 – Shine a Light of Hope Annual Gala July 11, 2025 – Perkins-Harvey Golf Tournament |
April/May 2024 Newsletter
| Fundraising Goal EXCEEDED! Thank you to everyone who celebrated our 22nd annual Gala with us – it was a great night!Because of the generosity of those who attended, our sponsors, and those who gave that were unable to attend, we exceeded the goal of $250,000!We are on track with our annual budget set by the LOH board and able to fully serve the girls and community of Naivasha, Kenya. Thank you! Flooding Continues at Light of Hope As many of you already know, there has been a great deal of flooding in Kenya and at LOH. Our team and leadership is doing everything they can do to mitigate and prevent any issues. There are a lot of schools closed in Kenya, but our girls are safe and with a few wet socks they are able to continue learning.     Fun School Pictures     Calling All Golfers – it’s our 6th Annual Golf Fundraiser July 12, 2024 – Register Now!  Volunteer Concessions at Twins Games  Working concessions at the Twins games this summer is a great way to help raise money for the girls at Light of Hope. Upcoming Dates: June 14, August 3, August 11, August 23, September 15 Email Erin for more details office@lightofhopekenya.org Upcoming Events June 14, 2024 – Twins Game, volunteer with us! July 12, 2024 – 6th Annual Perkins Harvey Golf Tournament – Light of Hope is the beneficiary August 3, 2024 – Twins Game, volunteer with us! August 11, 2024 – Twins Game, volunteer with us! August 23, 2024 – Twins Game, volunteer with us! September 15, 2024 – Twins Game, volunteer with us! October 10, 2024 – International Day of the Girl Luncheon April 25, 2025 – Shine a Light of Hope Annual Gala |
March/April 2024 Newsletter
| Celebrating our 22nd Annual Shine a Light of Hope Gala – You Don’t Want to Miss This!  It’s almost time and tickets are selling fast! Come celebrate the past year with us: good food, entertaining speakers, a great band, and over 140 items in our silent auction! Plus, videos from Light of Hope that will make your heart burst with joy and pride for the girls at Light of Hope! Get Your Tickets Here A Full House of Visitors  There was no shortage of visitors to Light of Hope this winter. Each person left a lasting impression on the girls at LOH. Helping them with their studies, setting up the new computers in the lab, dental work, playing together, organizing, and showing each girl that her life matters and she is loved beyond measure.       New Laundry Area   With over 180 girls at Light of Hope can you imagine the piles of laundry?! It’s a full-time job! The new laundry area has made the staff’s lives easier. Thank you to all who supported this project. Meet our Diamond and Platinum Gala Sponsors  Diamond Sponsor – The Walters Family and All Home Health have been supporting Light of Hope since the early 2000’s. We are grateful for their support! Check out their website: https://allhomehealth.com/  Diamond Sponsor – Troy and Liz Peterson and Atventure Retail Group have been supporting the girls at Light of Hope for a decade. We are thankful for all that they do for the girls! Check out their website: https://atventureretailgroup.com/  Platinum Sponsor – The Engle Family, Owners of The Foursome Fine Menswear began supporting the girls at Light of Hope in 2016 and have been a blessing to the mission! Check out their website: https://thefoursome.com/ Upcoming Events Now – Purchase your gala tickets and bring your friends April 15, 2024 – Silent Auction opens at 8AM – you do not have to attend the Gala to participate as it is all online: LOHgala2024.givesmart.com April 19, 2024 – Shine a Light of Hope Gala July 12, 2024 – 6th Annual Perkins Harvey Golf Tournament – Light of Hope is the beneficiary October 10, 2024 – International Day of the Girl Luncheon |
January/February 2024 Newsletter
 Happy New Year! 2024 is here and the girls are excited to start their new school year at Light of Hope! They had 9 visitors come to ring in the new year!     |
| Shine a Light of Hope Gala 2024 If you have silent auction items to donate, we would love to hear from you. Get Your Tickets Here  |
| Michelle and Abigail Rescued Light of Hope is so grateful to all of you for your support making it possible to rescue Michelle (12) and Abby (10). These sweet sisters were suffering unthinkable circumstances. We look forward to sharing with you more about their rescue at the gala.   |
| Upcoming Events Now – Start thinking about who you will bring to the gala April 19, 2024 – Shine a Light of Hope Gala July 12, 2024 – 6th Annual Perkins Harvey Golf Tournament – Light of Hope is the beneficiary October 10, 2024 – International Day of the Girl Luncheon |
October/November 2023 Newsletter
As you serve them, they serve others in need! The girls had another opportunity to go out into the neighborhood and help. The good work spreads from you, to the girls, to the community like wildfire. There is no ending to the difference you are making in Kenya!!     |
| The Year End Campaign Kicks Off This Month Did you know that 25% of all giving happens in the last 2 months of the year? As we approach the end of the year, we are $85,000 short of our 2023 budget. Over the next 7 weeks please help us spread the word by sharing the fun videos we are putting together for you! – MN Give to the Max Day is November 16 – Click here to donate  |
| Your Friends at Light of Hope Are Excited to Hear From You! Please send your Christmas letters through email or mail no later than December 5th. Boni and Sandy will be packing the letters to bring to your friends when they travel to Kenya before Christmas. Tips For Writing Mailing address for your letters – Light of Hope Kenya PO Box 41010 Plymouth, MN 55441 Email address for your letters –Office@lightofhopekenya.org |
 Check out how far Light of Hope has come since its inception in 1998! Click here to check it out! |
| School Exams The older girls sat for their exams at the beginning of November. These exams not only show how much they have learned but they also set the students up for their future education path.    |
| Upcoming Events November 28, 2023 – Giving Tuesday December 31, 2023 – Last Day to Give in 2023 for Tax Purposes April 19, 2024 – Shine a Light of Hope Gala July 12, 2024 – 6th Annual Perkins Harvey Golf Tournament – Light of Hope is the beneficiary October 10, 2024 – International Day of the Girl Luncheon |
August/September 2023 Newsletter
Rescued! The end of summer brought lots of joy and love to the girls at Light of Hope! There were three groups of visitors, each had the opportunity to rescue a girl in need from the nearby villages. Many lives were changed, and the love of Jesus shone brightly.       |
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| Mentoring and Baptisms A team of five from Plymouth Covenant Church spent an incredible week at LOH spiritually mentoring the girls. There were 12 girls who were baptized by Pastor Aaron.   |
| School Pictures and Leadership Training Two couples came to LOH in August to bless the girls by taking their school photos and doing leadership training including how to interview for a job.   |
| Clinic Check Ups A talented team of doctors and nurses from Minnesota did routine checkups on the girls. Yes, going to the doctor can be fun!   |
| Updated Construction Pictures Junior High Classroom Dedication – Construction is Complete!   STEM Classroom and Computer Lab Progress   |
June/July 2023 Newsletter
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| Did you know that Light of Hope has the most amazing Donors, Volunteers, Cheerleaders and Super Supporters?! Your love and generosity is the most incredible thing to be a part of. We appreciate you! Thank You! |
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| IDOG Luncheon 2023 Invite Your Friends and Register Here |
| Thank You Golfers for Joining Us! |
 The 5th Annual Perkins-Harvey golf tournament was a beautiful day and over $7,600 was raised for the new STEM classroom! Thank you to the 66 golfers who came and the countless volunteers for making this happen! |
| Back at Light of Hope Boni and Sandy are back at Light of Hope and thrilled to have 3 teams come to visit and support the girls this summer!  |
| Updated Construction Pictures |
STEM Classroom and Computer Lab Progress  |
New Junior High Classrooms Progress  |
April/May 2023 Newsletter
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| Gala Results Are In! Thank you to everyone who attended our 22nd Annual Shine a Light of Hope Gala, it was a wonderful evening to celebrate and learn more about the girls who find refuge at LOH. The gala was a success, we exceeded our fundraising goal and raised $227,000! There were so many ways that everyone supported this event, in person, online, through volunteering. This event couldn’t have happened without each of you in the LOH family. |
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 Calling All Twins Game Volunteers Light of Hope is excited for this Minnesota Twins Game fundraising opportunity again this year and we would love to have you join us! Last year we raised over $7,000 and with your help we have the opportunity to double that!Game dates June 17, July 9, August 20, Sept 9.If interested, please contact Erin.office@lightofhopekenya.org |
| Welcome Newest Member of the LOH Family Eunice is a sweet girl who came to Light of Hope in April. She is in 5th grade and looking forward to learning as much as she can to become a teacher when she grows up. |
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| Golf with Us – Friday, July 14 |
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| Vocational School We are so proud of Mary and Margaret as they have joined some of the other girls at vocational school this spring.  |
| Construction at LOH – New STEM Classroom and Computer Lab |
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| New Junior High Classrooms |
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