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| Launched in January 2007, the Collette Foundation is focused on improving the quality of life of children in our partner communities worldwide. This 5-year, $2 million dollar global initiative is employee-run and connects our employees, our vendors, our travelers and worldwide partners with one collective vision, to bring hope to 20 communities throughout the world by 2010. Employee Ambassadors and project team members have produced spectacular research and innovative plans to make their passion a reality! |
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Sales Team Visits New Hope Foster Home in China Last May, the Collette Vacations Sales Force had the unforgettable opportunity to spend the afternoon at the New Hope Foster Home in China. At this time a gift of $5,000 was given the home to continue their amazing work with the orphaned children of China. At the New Hope Foster Home orphaned children with birth defects are given the much needed medical care as well as a much improved opportunity for adoption. The Collette Foundation, and Team China - Carol Palmer, Kevin Carter and Lisa Corrente - will continue the great support of the New Hope Foster Home with another gift of $10,000 in October to continue to support the remarkable medical work that they provide for their orphaned infants. To learn more about the New Hope Foster Home, visit their website at www.hopefosterhome.com |
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Collette Vacations Travelers to Begin Site Visits The Collette Foundation is beginning to live it's mission of improving the lives of children, one project at a time! Projects in 5 partner destinations have been finalized and are ready for clients to begin visits! Clients will have the opportunity to visit the following sites on these itineraries beginning this October!
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Things are really adding up in Chihuahua, Mexico Team Mexico - Collette employees Patricia Grady Lopez, Melanie McDonald, Lucas Bialecki and Chris Cahill - have taken a very innovative approach to their project at the Granja de Hogar de los Ninos. It had become apparent that the students had below average math skills and this was a major need of the school. Team Mexico met this need by providing $5,000 to Granja de Hogar. This was used to give the instructors the great opportunity to attend a National Mathmatics Workshop to increase their teaching skills in math, as well as providing new math enhancement tools, such as books and games to the 130 students! |
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The South Africa Team is very excited about our partnership with the Hippo Rollers and The Knysna Educational Trust. Last month, I had the privilege to go to South Africa and see first hand how our contributions will make an impact; from supplying Hippo Rollers to remote villages to assist with the simple task of collecting water to providing over 25 preschools with blackboards which will enhance the learning experience of young children. My experience in Knysna really brought our efforts to light as I saw the smiling faces of these spectacular children who are just so full of life! We are so excited to have our clients begin to experience our projects and the impact in 2008 and beyond! - Tracey Conlon, Employee Ambassador, South Africa |
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"Eat So They Can" It is a known fact that 18,000 children die each day from starvation ... how can we help? The Collette Foundation is supporting the "Eat So They Can" campaign in partnership with the Global Volunteer Network. "Eat So They Can" invites us all from around the globe to become part of the world's largest dinner party. Something as simple as sharing a meal with friends can help stop child hunger. On October 13th we invite you to dine with 10 or more friends to raise awareness of child hunger, become an ambassador of hope, and have a fantastic evening! How do you "Eat So They Can" ... it's simple! Just visit www.eatsotheycan.org and sign up to host a dinner party on October 13th. All the information is there for you! All we ask is that you send us an email to let us know you participated! |
