Goals, Needs, Balances

$$ Where we stand today $$

This week’s balance due to the Contractor/Builder:  $14,381

CURRENT (immediate) PROJECT:   NHA Compound in Kabala (our center of operations)

Today, as we go about our daily routine in America, most of us have a roof over our heads and enough food to satisfy our bellies throughout the day.  In Sierra Leone, James and Kadijah are frantically packing and moving the possessions they have, including the humanitarian aid supplies they have for distribution.  They have no idea where they will go for now, but are heading towards Kabala where – as soon as payment is made – the construction of our new NHA Compound will be completed and they will be allowed to move in.   At this writing we still must come up with over  $14,000.  Once that money is in the hands of the Contractor, he promises he can make the place safe and “move in” ready in 30 days.   This means, if we came up with the money today, James and Kadijah and family must still find shelter for 30 days.  They are willing to suffer this, they are used to making sacrifices in order to help others.  That is what NHA is all about.   However, after all they have done to be our hands, arms and legs in administering the humanitarian aid to those in need, I pray we can speed the process up so that we can settle them in our new compound as soon as possible.

Once they are moved into the compound, there are the normal household adjustments, chores and fix ups that I am sure will be required, not to mention the need for a generator.  There is NO electricity in Kabala.   There is much be required of James and Kadijah in this move.  Yes, the house will be nice and secure, but there are many conveniences available in Freetown that will no longer be at their disposal.   We must plan for these additions, especially the generator.   Best estimate is that we will need $5,000 to do this.

It takes a lot to be able to care for others.  Look how much is spent in America just to provide facilities of healthcare.  Consider the amount of money it costs for one school in America to function for a day!  NHA is small but we work BIG.   Our school is thriving and at this point we spend $600 per month on teacher salaries and another $100 for supplies.  A very limited budget; we want to do more, but for now we are accomplishing a lot with the little that we have.

All these needs, as well as expanded projects can be accomplished if we make our goal of acquiring 1000 people giving just $25 per month.   We want to walk alongside the people of Kabala as it grows into a vital and self functioning community.  Our goal is to provide the people with the education and means to rise to the occasion where they do NOT need NHA.

America has millions of people, 1000 people is a very small portion of our population.  It takes word of mouth, it requires you to share your story of how you make a difference for many lives in Sierra Leone through NHA.   If we had $25 per month by 1000 people, we wouldn’t have to make emergency appeals; we’d have a budget to work within.

There are several ways to make monthly donations:

    1. Mail donations each month via a check to NHA.
    2. Make payment through paypal.  Paypal does charge NHA a small fee for using their services, however, it does allow the donor to make payments using a credit card.
    3. Set up through your online checking account via billpay, an auto withdrawal.  You can arrange for your bank to send us a check for a specified amount each month.  Usually there is no fees for you or NHA.   The check arrives via USPS from your banking institution each month.  You don’t have to write a check, the bank remembers and sends it each month, and you don’t have to pay for a stamp.   (Generally this is how the majority of our donors make their monthly payments)

Donations should be sent to:

NHA, 185 Captains Cove Drive, Taylorsville, KY  40071 USA