We are at the half-way mark of our year-long fundraising effort to build the Heart to Heart School in Cambodia. We have collected just under $4000 to date, so just $9000 to go! If you want to donate, you can mail a check (made out to American Assistance for Cambodia) to us at 765 Elkmont Drive, Atlanta 30306. Or you can donate using PayPal – just log into your account and click on “Send Money”. Enter the email address Bernie@media.mit.edu and the amount you would like to donate. In the message portion, please indicate that the donation is for the Heart to Heart School.
We are currently planning our major fundraiser – a cocktail reception and silent art auction at the Timothy Michael Gallery in Roswell. The event is on Saturday, October 20 at 8pm, so mark your calendars! Our website (www.hearttoheartschool.org) will be up in the next couple of weeks, and it will have all of the event details.
Calling all artists! We have already collected several pieces for the silent art auction and several more artists are creating work specifically for this event. But the more art we have, the more money we can raise for the school. If you or anyone you know is an artist of any kind and would be willing to donate one or two pieces for this cause, it would be greatly appreciated! Please give me their contact information, or have them email me at jennifer@snapdragonphoto.com.
Thank you for your continued support and interest!
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Saturday, June 9, 2007
June Update - Bernie, Benefit & More
On May 18 Bernie Krisher, the founder of American Assistance for Cambodia, visited Atlanta on a trip from Tokyo. During a busy weekend, Bernie was able to meet congregants of The Temple on Saturday and speak at a brunch at our house on Sunday. Over 60 people turned out to hear Bernie tell about his life in Asia and how he became involved in philanthropy. He spoke about his numerous projects, including his Cambodia School Project. Everyone who heard Bernie’s story was amazed to learn how much one person has been able to transform a country.
We have also selected a venue and a date for our Heart to Heart Benefit and art auction. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 20 and join us at the Timothy Michael Gallery in Roswell – an amazing space with gorgeous work. Be on the look out for more information on this event!
Fundraising update: After a few months of fundraising, we have raised over $3,000, with commitments for another $500. We are making a lot of progress and appreciate the help of everyone who has provided both time and money to our project.
We have also selected a venue and a date for our Heart to Heart Benefit and art auction. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 20 and join us at the Timothy Michael Gallery in Roswell – an amazing space with gorgeous work. Be on the look out for more information on this event!
Fundraising update: After a few months of fundraising, we have raised over $3,000, with commitments for another $500. We are making a lot of progress and appreciate the help of everyone who has provided both time and money to our project.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Come Meet Bernie!
On Saturday, May 19, we are excited and honored to have Bernie Krisher, former Asia Bureau Chief for Newsweek and Fortune and current full-time philanthropist, speak at the alternative worship service at 10am at The Temple. There will be a coffee after the service where congregants and visitors will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Krisher and speak to him about his incredible humanitarian efforts to help educate the children of Cambodia.
Then, on Sunday, May 20, we are hosting a brunch at our house where you can hear Bernie's amazing story in a cozier setting. Bagels and babysitting will be provided, so bring your appetite, your kids, and your curiosity! If you are planning to attend our brunch, please email jyschwartz@gmail.com.
See you there!
Then, on Sunday, May 20, we are hosting a brunch at our house where you can hear Bernie's amazing story in a cozier setting. Bagels and babysitting will be provided, so bring your appetite, your kids, and your curiosity! If you are planning to attend our brunch, please email jyschwartz@gmail.com.
See you there!
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Exciting News
Exciting news! Bernie Krisher, founder of American Assistance for Cambodia, will be in Atlanta the weekend of May 18. One of Time Asia's "Heroes" in 1995, Bernie is the former head of the Newsweek and Fortune Tokyo bureaus and is also the founder and publisher of Cambodia's only English language daily newspaper, The Cambodia Daily. Considered Cambodia's most prominent philanthropist, Krisher's charitable accomplishments include:
• Building more than 300 rural schools
• Constructing a charity hospital
• Establishing a computer and English training program at a local orphanage,
• Building and operating the country's largest free media library with over 25,000 volumes,
• Equipping 5 IT training centers at the country's top secondary schools,
• Translating, publishing and distributing a Khmer language edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
We are planning events to meet Bernie and hear his story on Saturday morning at The Temple and for brunch at the Park Tavern on Sunday. Details to come, but please make room on your calendar to hear this dynamic speaker when he is in town.
Fundraising update: after 1 month of fundraising, we have raised $1,373. We still have a long way to go, and appreciate the support of everyone who has contributed time, funds and effort so far.
• Building more than 300 rural schools
• Constructing a charity hospital
• Establishing a computer and English training program at a local orphanage,
• Building and operating the country's largest free media library with over 25,000 volumes,
• Equipping 5 IT training centers at the country's top secondary schools,
• Translating, publishing and distributing a Khmer language edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
We are planning events to meet Bernie and hear his story on Saturday morning at The Temple and for brunch at the Park Tavern on Sunday. Details to come, but please make room on your calendar to hear this dynamic speaker when he is in town.
Fundraising update: after 1 month of fundraising, we have raised $1,373. We still have a long way to go, and appreciate the support of everyone who has contributed time, funds and effort so far.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
What This Project Is All About
Dear friends,
A few weeks ago, we were watching ABC News and were blown away by a story about an organization that builds schools in rural Cambodia, called American Assistance for Cambodia (see link).
One of this organization's many efforts - The Rural Schools Project - has built over 300 schools in rural areas of Cambodia since 1999. The project aims to repair damage done during the Khmer Rouge regime, when all institutions, including schools, were banned, and the people were forced into communist slave-labor farming communities (for more history, see links section).
So what does this have to do with us? Michael and I have decided to undertake a year-long fundraising effort to raise the $13,000 necessary to build one of these schools. And why this project? We feel very passionate about the power of education, and we are excited about being able to do something with such a tangible and impactful result. The Cambodians in these villages are living in extreme poverty, and the young, uneducated girls are at serious risk of being kidnapped for the sex trade. This program gives these children a school - equipped with teachers, books, computers and internet access - and with it, a future.
From this Valentine's Day to next, we are going to be working hard to raise both money and awareness to build our school and name it "Heart to Heart". We are planning several events, including a concert, an art auction, and a visit from the founder of American Assistance for Cambodia, Bernie Krisher. We are also hoping that you will help us meet our goal by making a donation. At the very least, please take four minutes to watch the news story that inspired us to take on this project (see link).
If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, please follow the instructions below.
We know you have a lot of other commitments, but we appreciate your consideration in helping to change the lives of these children.
Jennifer & Michael
A few weeks ago, we were watching ABC News and were blown away by a story about an organization that builds schools in rural Cambodia, called American Assistance for Cambodia (see link).
One of this organization's many efforts - The Rural Schools Project - has built over 300 schools in rural areas of Cambodia since 1999. The project aims to repair damage done during the Khmer Rouge regime, when all institutions, including schools, were banned, and the people were forced into communist slave-labor farming communities (for more history, see links section).
So what does this have to do with us? Michael and I have decided to undertake a year-long fundraising effort to raise the $13,000 necessary to build one of these schools. And why this project? We feel very passionate about the power of education, and we are excited about being able to do something with such a tangible and impactful result. The Cambodians in these villages are living in extreme poverty, and the young, uneducated girls are at serious risk of being kidnapped for the sex trade. This program gives these children a school - equipped with teachers, books, computers and internet access - and with it, a future.
From this Valentine's Day to next, we are going to be working hard to raise both money and awareness to build our school and name it "Heart to Heart". We are planning several events, including a concert, an art auction, and a visit from the founder of American Assistance for Cambodia, Bernie Krisher. We are also hoping that you will help us meet our goal by making a donation. At the very least, please take four minutes to watch the news story that inspired us to take on this project (see link).
If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, please follow the instructions below.
We know you have a lot of other commitments, but we appreciate your consideration in helping to change the lives of these children.
Jennifer & Michael
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