In January 2009, HOPE worldwide -Jacksonville chapter was able to send nearly 250 backpacks to children in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dan Allison, Country Director for HOPE worldwide said that they had the distribution of the book bags 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. Thanks for taking the initiative for this. The adults in the photos are our employees (with Mary in one of them). Sincerely, DAN

The backpacks were donated to HOPE worldwide Jacksonville from the Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville which serves nearly 10,000 children @ 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 which were distributed by the Allisons and HOPE worldwide – Afghanistan.

Thank You for your generosity and giving spirit.

More information: www.hopeww.org/Jacksonville