I’ve sent a letter out this week to friends and family requesting monetary donations for the orphanage. From speaking to returned volunteers, I found out that many of the children in the orphanages eat rice or a paste mix for their meals, sleep on soiled mattresses or just on concrete floors, wear underwear or t-shirts but rarely both, and don’t have access to the medicines they often need. While I won’t know exactly what is the most needed until I’m there, I’ve learned that some of the past volunteers used donations to pay for electricity, plumbing, new mattresses, mosquito nets (as Malaria is rampant there), food, school fees, and medical bills for the children. I would love to be able to bring bags and bags of toys and clothing, but realistically, I would have to spend a small fortune on the luggage. It makes more sense to deposit donations into a checking account from which I can withdraw money to buy supplies, food, clothing, toys, etc, in Ghana. By purchasing these items there, I’m also supporting their economy.
Please make checks payable to:
Lindsay Richards
201 B South Trail
Stratford, CT 06614
*I no longer live at Eden Street so please don't send donations there. I'm living in the North End in Boston for the month before I leave but donations will be safer if sent to my parents address (above). If you send a cash donation, please include your name so I can send you a thank you!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me at linds.richards@gmail.com
I fly out on October 13th, but Susan can still deposit checks throughout my time there!
