Tag: #charityfoundations

  • The Feast of St. Bakhita

    The Feast of St. Bakhita

    Eleven years ago on the Feast Day of St. Bakhita (8 February), Peter founded the St. Bakhita Foundation Orphanage. His goal was to protect vulnerable girls from becoming victims of prostitution, child marriage, and other dangers. The girls celebrated the anniversary on the weekend of the 10th. So, who was…

  • St. Bakhita Foundation Orphanage: The Origin

    St. Bakhita Foundation Orphanage: The Origin

    The origin story of the St. Bakhita Foundation Orphanage. We sat down with Peter to here why he started the orphanage and how it began.

  • Gift of the Butterfly Calendar Year 2023 Report for the St. Bakhita Foundation Orphanage Project

    Gift of the Butterfly Calendar Year 2023 Report for the St. Bakhita Foundation Orphanage Project

    The following is Calendar Year 2023’s financial summary for the project to fund St. Bakhita Foundation Orphanage.  Distributed Donations Paid for: Outstanding Bills: Known Bills due in January: Planned January Expenditures:

  • The Santa Network for the Win!

    The Santa Network for the Win!

    My husband might doubt the existence of Santa Claus, but he is profoundly grateful for the efforts of our neighbors, family and friends – the Santa Network – for their donations, prayers and well wishes during the holiday season.  What We’ve Done We received pledges from 34 friends and family…

  • Christmas With the Girls of St. Bakhita

    Christmas With the Girls of St. Bakhita

    by Gelin Asante 29 December 2023. Gift of the Butterfly charitable works drives at making one smile. Given the festive season, the team took the St. Bakhita girls on a trip. Our first destination was Laboma Beach, where we held a picnic on the shores of the Gulf of Guinea. A…

  • Do You Believe in Santa Claus?

    Do You Believe in Santa Claus?

    I’m working on a gift for my husband. I want to make him the Santa to the girls of St. Bakhita. You see, my husband doesn’t believe in Santa Claus. His logic is sound. He has seen so many good boys and girls in the United States and around the…