The
"Friends of the Sudanese Lost Boys of Cleveland" hope
to:
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Support the educational
and vocational goals of the Lost Boys in Northeast Ohio so that
they may achieve their dreams in safety.
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Provide caring mentors and
tutors to the Lost Boys of Cleveland.
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Relocate the Lost Boys to
areas in Cleveland where they can settle without fear.
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Help the Lost Boys integrate
into our community through extracurricular activities and by
meeting positive role models.
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Monthly Call for Help...
...Volunteers needed for the May 17
Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser.
On May 17, 2008, we
will be having a bowl-a-thon fundraiser at Fairview
Lanes from 7-9:30pm (see Upcoming
Events). Please bring your family and friends and
join us for a fun filled evening. It will include glow
in the dark bowling, food, entertainment, and a silent
auction. The cost is $20 per person or $75.00 per
family.
We are also looking for
volunteers in the following areas:
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Sponsoring a lane,
either as an individual or as a company. We will put
your name or your company name and telephone number
above a lane, which will remain there for 10 days
post event, allowing for some free advertising.
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Coordinating a themed
basket for the silent auction. Possible themes would
include family entertainment, arts and crafts,
gardening, Cleveland sports, Father’s Day, or any
other creative ideas you may have. Items for the
baskets can be obtained by either approaching
stores/vendors or asking friends and family to
donate an item or two.
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Providing baked goods
for the night of the event.
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Providing food
donations for the night of the event. If you own a
food establishment, or know someone who does, we are
looking for pizzas, subs, etc… to be donated and
served that evening.
With your help, we can
make this a success and assist in making these men’s
lives a little easier. If you are interested, please
e-mail Lara Adler at
jladler3@roadrunner.com.
Thanks again. |
WISH
LISTSeveral of the Lost Boys are in need
of household items. If you have gently used items please click
here
to contact
us. The following are specific items we need now:
School Supplies:
- Dictionaries
- Spiral Notebooks
- Computers
Household Items:
- Dishes
- Silverware
- Pots and Pans
- Beds and Linens
- Towels
- Table and chairs
- Furniture
- Lamps
We are currently setting
up committees and need volunteers. Committees include:
Housing
- find safe, affordable housing near bus lines.
Education
- provide tutors, help set up study groups with tutors and amongst
themselves, help with financial aid and application forms, help with
placement in appropriate GED, ESOL, vocational and college classes.
Mentoring
- stresses importance of and encourages completion of GED and if
applicable attend college; connects the Lost Boy with tutors,
cultural activities and sporting events; helps identify goals, hopes
and dreams and helps them stay focused; respects religious and
political beliefs; has continual contact with Lost Boy and make a
six month commitment to the program.
Fundraising
- help raise funds to support education, citizenship costs,
emergencies (which can include medical, relocation and financial
issues), and miscellaneous expenses of the association.
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