HopeFest 2024 Helpers
Overview:
Hope Without Borders-USA/International is a volunteer charitable organization that helps the in-need worldwide. It offers volunteer trips internationally by providing education, resources, medical care, and tools to ensure clean water. The projects focus on sustainability of both the projects and solutions. Locally, the organization has helped provide meals, clothing, and medical care to Milwaukee area homeless shelters (including the Washington County Foster Closet). International trips serve several countries in Africa, Central America, and South America.
Current and ongoing projects include: the East African Chicken Project (donating chickens to those in impoverished areas of Kenya and Tanzania), Ladies of Hope Sewing Co-Op, clean water, homeless outreach, Red Elephant Project (re-usable menstrual packages for young women), Blue Lion Project (personal hygiene kits for young men), Sole Mate Project (used shoes), Books Without Borders, and health care.
Join us on Saturday, September 21st as we support Hope Without Borders' mission by assisting the leadership team set up for their annual fundraiser festival! We will be working from 12 pm to 1:30 pm.
What to expect:
We will help in prepare tables, arranging chairs, setting up carnival games for kids, and other TBD set up duties. All necessary supplies will be provided.
Capacity & Age Recommendations:
Open to all ages but recommended for ages 7 and older since we'll be carrying chairs and other physical tasks. We are able to bring as many families as are interested in helping so guests are welcome to register for this project as well.
What to bring:
No need to bring anything, all supplies will already be onsite.
What to wear:
Wear outdoor, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.
Other info:
This event is being held on a family farm. Port-a-potties will be on site for use if needed.
Additional information:
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See HWB's website HERE for more information on their work.
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If anyone would like to stay for the actual event that starts at 3pm, there is a cost of $40 per adult and $20 per child which includes a meal ticket (salad, pork tenderloin or breaded chicken with wild rice, vegetable medley, and apple crisp; or mac n' cheese with chicken nuggets for kids) and a hayride through 2 local farms, spend time with the chickens and cats that live on the farm, and carnival games. Past participants have had a fantastic time! Please register directly on HopeFest's website HERE if your family plans to stay.
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Julie will have her "Mama Julie's Boutique" open which showcases locally made jewelry, bags, and artwork, available for purchase, from residents of the international countries served by HWB. There will also be raffle items available even if not attending the event.
Project Leader: Merissa Lauzon
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
This project is open to all, including guest registrations. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up but they are counting on our hands, so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can work to fill your spot.
Thank you to our Project Leader Merissa Lauzon for leading this project, and thank YOU for lending a little hand!
Amanda Barnhart
Board President
*While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask!
