We have a WINNER!

Hi Friends!!!!

A BIG thank you goes out to everyone who entered our GIVEAWAY!  It was a small way to help us spread the word about everything we have going on.  Your voice is by far the best way for us continue doing what we're doing.  We're so grateful to those of you who participated!  :)

And now.... DRUM ROLL........

The WINNER is.......

Stephanie J.

[Chosen by Random.org]

Stephanie, if you will please email me at brantley@voices4thevoiceless.org - I will get the necklace of your choice mailed out to you immediately!  Again, many thanks to all of you who participated!  We hope to do another giveaway in the near future!  

Many thanks,

Voices 4 the Voiceless Team

Jewelry Giveaway!!!!

Hey friends!  This poor blog has been lacking quite a bit lately, and I am to blame.  I have, however, been keeping the V4V facebook page up to date!  So be sure to check that out and follow us if you're not already!  And in case you need a little incentive... we're offering a giveaway!!!

To be entered to win one of these fabulous necklaces, all you need to do is one or all of the following!  For each thing you do, you will receive one entry!  So, if you do all... you can receive up to 5 entries!!!

Remember, for every one of these things you do, be sure to leave a comment here on the blog letting us know what you did.  Also, be sure to let us know which necklace you would like if you win!!!

Plus... you get to choose which fabulous necklace you want!  Here they are!  

NECKLACE #1

(Multi Colored Paper Beads - Bright, Vibrant colors)

NECKLACE #2

(Multi Colored Paper Beads - rich, bold colors)

NECKLACE #3

(rustic brown with blue accent beads)

One entry for each of the following:

Follow us on Twitter: @v4vorphancare

Follow us on Facebook: Voices 4 the Voiceless

Follow our blog: here of course!

Tweet about this giveaway!

Share this giveaway on Facebook!


**If you already "like" us or follow us... it still counts!  Just let us know!

Alright, what are you waiting for!  Start now!!!  Giveaway deadline is Tuesday, May 22nd at 5pm!!

Many thanks!

Voices 4 the Voiceless Team

Program 21

Hi friends!  The post below is from Becca Hancock, our V4V team member and Program 21's Coordinator!  For those of you who don't know much about Program 21 - it is a wonderful program put into place to give better nutrition to the children at Canaan Children's Home in Uganda!  By supporting this program, you are giving each child a hard boiled egg every morning in addition to their current meal (porridge).  They will also receive two fruits and two vegetables weekly in addition to their current meal (posho).  And lastly, they will receive one meat weekly (typically Sunday).  This program has drastically changed the lives of the children at Canaan.  If you're interested in learning more about this program... be sure to read more on the website!

[Becca]

I wanted to give a quick update for everyone and share some praises and needs that we currently have.

First of all, a HUGE thank you to everyone who has prayed for, encouraged, or financially supported Program 21. The children are very grateful and are more blessed than you know by your prayers and support. Program 21 has now officially been going for 6 MONTHS! HOW AWESOME IS THAT? God has totally blown me away through making a tiny little vision to help get these kids more nutrients into a reality that has now been in effect for 6 whole months!!! I have heard from several friends who have visited Canaan this year (and who had previously visited Canaan before) that the children are looking healthier than ever and they can tell a BIG difference in their lives. It blesses my soul so very much to hear this. To Him be the glory!

Here is a fun picture that my friend sent me of the middle aged girls from Auntie Esther's dorm enjoying pineapple from Program 21 :) I think Auntie Esther must have bought them some pineapple juice as a little treat. She loves those girls so much and is such a humble servant of the Lord. Their joy is all I need in order to know that God believes in this vision wholeheartedly. 

While God has certainly blessed Program 21 up to this point, we are still depending on Him greatly to continue to stir hearts to give in order for this program to sustain and prosper. We are really having to trust the Lord to continue to provide financially for Program 21 in the coming months, and we are confident that He will provide for these children. We received many "one-time" donations for Program 21 and some of those were larger amounts, which has kept Program 21 sustainable up to this point, however we are still in need of monthly supporters in order for Program 21 to continue for these children.

It is approximately $1,200 a month to fund Program 21 for all of the children at Canaan. That is roughly $10 a month per child. Lets do a little math here. Program 21 would be fully funded each month and sustainable if...

100 people gave $10 a month (supports 1 child)
60 people gave $20 a month (supports 2 children)
40 people gave $30 a month (supports 3 children)
24 people gave $50 a month (supports 5 children)

We are believing Jesus for the financial support and we are asking you to be a part of this journey. Donating to Program 21 is very simple. I have a more detailed explanation of Program 21 and all that it entails if you are interested in reading. Just click here: {program 21} 

If you feel led to do so, follow these quick steps to sign up to be a monthly supporter of Program 21:
1. Go to: http://www.voices4thevoiceless.org
2. Click on ENTER SITE (it may take a second to load)
3. Scroll down to the very bottom right hand side of the screen and click "Shop & Donations"
4. There will be 4 boxes: Art, Accessories, Apparel, and Donate. Click Donate
5. Under Sponsorship Type you can select "One-time" or "Setup Monthly" 
6. Enter your desired donation amount
7.**Under the Donation Fund drop down select Program 21**
7. Follow the rest of the steps to complete your transaction :)

OR if you'd like, you can always take the snail mail route by writing a check to Voices 4 the Voiceless with the subject line: Program 21

You can mail your check to the following address: 
Voices 4 the Voiceless
P.O. Box 1149
Columbia, SC 29202

Again, thank you to everyone who has supported Program 21 up to this point and for those of you that are considering jumping on board! On behalf of the children at Canaan and Voices 4 the Voiceless, we are all eternally grateful for your generosity. If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to email me at: program21@voices4thevoiceless.org

Many thanks!  

Becca & your V4V Team

The SHOP is RESTOCKED!

Hey friends!

We have recently RESTOCKED our shop with all kinds of goodies from Uganda!  We hope you'll check it out and help to support Sangaalo Babies Home!!!  All profits from sales in our shop go to support the building project for Sangaalo in Uganda, Africa!

Here are just some of the newest items in the SHOP!

One of our most popular items... the multi colored coiled bracelets!

LOTS of new magazine beads!  Great pieces and a whole lot of color!

Even some great new totes!!!

Don't miss out... supplies are limited!  Also, if you'll help to spread the word about us on Facebook, we would be so grateful!  The more people we can spread the word too - the more support Sangaalo can get!  And if you haven't already... go like our FACEBOOK PAGE!!!

Thank you for your support!

Voices 4 the Voiceless Team