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First a Student—–Now a Teacher
We are so excited to share this amazing story with all of you. In 2007, John Paul Secondary School first opened its doors to 14 eager students. One of those students was Lawrence Omongin. He studied at JPSS for four years and then moved on to higher education. We’re very pleased to announce that Lawrence completed his studies last year and joined the staff at JPSS as a Physics teacher! Lawrence, you are an excellent example to all the students at JPSS. They will look up to you and see that if they study hard they too can someday come back to JPSS as one of the great teachers! Congratulations…
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Christmas sales a success – thank you to all our supporters!
Friends of John Paul School participated in the University of Detroit Mother’s Club Holiday Boutique on Monday, November 7th and the Alternative Christmas Fair hosted by Hope Lutheran on Saturday, November 12th. Thank you so much to both of the wonderful sponsors of these events! We had lots of foot traffic and met many wonderful supporters who purchased our handmade bacon, onion and fiesta dip mixes, beautiful vellum candles and gorgeous handmade baskets Paul and Nancy brought back from Uganda. We have limited quantities of each left along with the Christmas cards designed by the students at JPSS so please contact us if you are looking for Christmas gifts…
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Alternative Christmas Fair – November 12th
The Annual AFC Fair is just around the corner. Be sure to stop by and say hello. We’ll have some great items for purchase! Saturday, November 12, 2016 10am – 3pm 39200 W. Twelve Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI
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2016 Wine Tasting Fundraiser
We are excited to announce the success of our second annual Wine Tasting Dinner Fundraiser on September 17, 2016. Once again, the event was held at the Courthouse Grille Restaurant in Plymouth, Michigan. Thank you so much to Sam Messina, owner of the Courthouse Grille, and his fabulous staff for making this an amazing evening! The event was a great success with 53 attendees, many of whom attended last year. A portion of the ticket cost was a donation to our charity Friends Of John Paul School. Wines from the event were sold after the dinner and portion of those proceeds were donated to our charity. In addition, we also sold baskets which…
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2016 School Visit
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Make The Most Of Your Giving.
Friends of JPSS is so thankful for your generosity! We realize there are many worthy causes you can and do support, and we are grateful for every penny we receive to further the education of our students. Below are a few tips to help you maximize your giving. Corporate Matching Gift Programs – Companies big, small, and everything in between, match gifts. doublethedonation.com provides a list of the top companies with matching programs. Even if not on this list, check with your employer regarding their specific matching program. Requesting a match is typically accomplished through a quick and easy form, and it could double the support! Traditional IRAs – Direct…
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John Paul Secondary School Needs Your Help – by Tim Blackwell
In 2007, Paul and Nancy Berrigan of Farmington Hills, Michigan began building a school in Chelekura, Uganda. It was their dream then, as it is today, to help provide educational opportunities for children living in that disconnected part of the world. When John Paul Secondary School first opened its doors nine years ago, 14 students were registered for classes. Today, enrollment for both boys and girls is over 200. Since project inception, the Berrigans have dedicated themselves to making sure the school provides the best education available for teenage students who are interested in pursuing a career in science. The newly built science center is a perfect example of their…
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Building Housing for the Teachers – Brick by Brick!
John Paul Secondary School in Chelekura Uganda is in desperate need of teacher housing! Due to the lack of on campus housing, teachers must travel long distances to-and-from school daily. During the long rainy season roads frequently become impassable and the teachers cannot get to the school. If there are no teachers, the students suffer and fall behind in their studies. Also, teacher housing will help us to attract the best teachers from a much wider area, further improving our students’ education. Please check out our CrowdRise fundraiser via the link below and be sure to watch the video for a closer look at Chelekura, Uganda – God bless! Brick…
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Let There Be Light!
We are so very excited to announce that solar panels have been installed and there is now power to the Daryl D Wittich Science and Learning Center! Thanks to Tim Blackwell and his great team at One World Sustainable, the students will now be able to use the classrooms during the darker hours and there is power for the soon-to-be-purchased computers in the Computer Center. The solar system is able to power the entire Science Center and has a battery backup system that allows power to be stored for those rainy days. Thank you to all our donors who helped make this a reality! …
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2015 Wine Tasting Fundraiser
We hosted our first Wine Tasting Dinner Fundraiser on September 12, 2015. The event took place in Plymouth, MI at the Courthouse Grille Restaurant. The wines were donated by Thurston Wolfe Wines. Everyone who attended enjoyed a great meal, tasted delicious wines, and had a very enjoyable and fun evening. Our event sold out and we had 80 attend the Wine Tasting Dinner. A portion of the ticket cost was a donation to our charity – “Friends Of John Paul School”. We also sold wine after the dinner and portion of those proceeds were donated to our charity. In addition, we also sold…
