Looking for a way to give back ... we met someone who could REALLY use your help!!

On the township tour we told you about, we met someone who really struck a heart cord. Her name is Gloria and she runs a small school in one of the largest, but poorest townships. She has 3 kids of her own, but invites 17 others into her home every day from 8am to 5pm to teach them English, Math and Reading. Their native language is Xhosa. The other schools in the area are too expensive for these families to afford so she does this for only 50 Rand (that's $8) per month. This amount barely covers the cost for her to feed these children during the day and she provides all of their food.

Gloria is really making a difference in these children and making sure they are going to have bright futures. Her 3 year old son sang (in English) for us the ABC's, counted to 20 and named all of the months in a year!

Gloria could use your money, but she could really use children's clothing (any ages from new born on up) and school supplies (paper, pens, crayons, english children's books, etc) even more.

We've included a couple of pictures of Gloria, her home she uses as a classroom, and some of the kids she teaches. We've also included her mailing address if you'd like to help her out.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. Please don't feel pressured to help.. we just wanted to share this opportunity because I know many people are always looking for a good way to give back.