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FOJPS—Sustaining Angels
Have you ever wondered, “What is a FOJPS Sustaining Angel?” or “Why would I want to become a FOJPS Sustaining Angel?” Let me answer those questions for you. What is a FOJPS Sustaining Angel? A FOJPS Sustaining Angel is an exceptional individual who provides ongoing financial support to a cause or project at John Paul Secondary School in Uganda on a regular monthly basis. Why become a FOJPS Sustaining Angel? There are many appealing reasons to consider: Being a FOJPS Sustaining Angel is about investing financially and emotionally in a cause that aligns with your values. Your monthly donations empower us to embrace the unexpected, allowing us to tackle unforeseen…
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JPSS University Scholarship Update
The first year of our University Scholarship program has come to a successful close with the completion of classes and finals by our first 4 beneficiaries. We’re happy to report that Bruno, Silver, Meridah and Joshua all performed well in academics and with the help of our mentor Sharon, made a smooth transition into University life. Outside of classes, they’ve participated in groups and church activities including sports, church choir, church sacristan, Bamasaba (tribe) association, and the debate club. Mentor Khabuya Sharon visits the students while they are at campus. The scholars and their parents/guardians are meeting at JPSS before the beginning of the next semester to share experiences and…
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2025 FOJPS Virtual 5K Results
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in or donated to our fifth annual virtual 5K supporting our beloved teachers at John Paul Secondary School in Uganda! Please watch the Kick-off video below to learn more about our teachers, and to see the photos and fun from the race in Chelekura. It was a wonderful day and the students and teachers were all so happy to be part of a fundraiser helping their school. We had over 200 participants come together across the U.S. (and some in Germany and on the Disney Cruise!) to make our 5K a success. We deeply appreciate the time and dedication of our participants,…
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The Hungerford Scholarship: Changing the Future for Rural Uganda
John Paul Secondary School has long been a beacon of hope and opportunity for students in the Pallisa District. One of the key initiatives that have contributed to this growth and success is the Hungerford Scholarship Program. “Sue and I support many charities but without question, John Paul School is one of our favorites! Besides being a wonderful cause, you get so much value for your dollar! For the equivalent of $250 a year you can give a child a great education. Imagine that! For $250 a year you can help to break the chains of poverty with the promise of a bright future . . . and forever change…
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Volunteers Needed
Volunteer Positions/Skills Needed These represent our ongoing needs for help and include the type of assistance needed and expected time commitment. Website and Social Media management – making changes and updates to existing WordPress website, creating new Posts and basic website maintenance. Website performance optimization greatly needed. Manage social media accounts, prepare posts based on communication calendar, review post performance. Experience with WordPress a plus (but not required), comfort in online systems, social media posting. Time Commitment: website updates quarterly and prior to/after events (3-4 times a year), social media updates 2×3 times a month, more frequent during fundraisers. Graphic Design/Video Production – working in conjunction with Website and Social…
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2024 FOJPS Virtual 5K Results
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in or donated to our fourth annual virtual 5K – benefiting the students and teachers at John Paul Secondary School in Uganda! Please watch the Kick-off video above which includes footage from the race in Chelekura. It was a wonderful day and the students and teachers were all so happy to be part of a fundraiser helping their school. In fact, the teachers came together to take up a collection in order to help raise money for the 5K event. They see the impact the overcrowded classrooms has on their students, and they want to help. The 5K week was a…
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Thrivent’s Impact for JPSS
Hi, I’m Kim Dwyer, Financial Advisor at Thrivent and huge fan of Friends of John Paul Secondary School. One of the many reasons I love my job is that I help families every single day live and leave a legacy in their faith, family, and finances. I work with people just like you to help them organize their finances, align their goals to their values, and create a clear financial strategy. One of the most exciting things that happens within these conversations is when people realize that they can be more generous than they imagined – and they gain confidence knowing the people and causes they care about are taken…
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Distribution Day!
You, our amazing donors, responded to our call to be able to bring supplies and gear for each of our students, teachers and staff (over 700 people!). Charity wish list orders of sports bras, socks, and drawstring bags poured into Paul and Nancy’s house, and gently used ties were donated by, in some cases, the hundreds! All were carefully packed into 16 large duffle bags that were divided up between the board members traveling to Uganda. Once at the school, we had the whole of Berrigan Hall and all the tables to lay out the items so the students could proceed in and select one of each. Our visiting team…
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Join us at the 9th Annual FOJPS Wine Tasting
Once again, we will be holding our annual Charity Wine Tasting at the chic Silver Spoon Ristorante in Rochester, Michigan. For your enjoyment, five premier wines will be paired with a like number of gourmet tastings. Register for individual tickets or purchase a table and invite your friends. We have a limited number of tickets that we expect to sell out quickly. Please join us on Thursday, October 5th!
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2023 FOJPS 5K Results and Winners
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in or donated to our third annual virtual 5K – benefiting the students and teachers at John Paul Secondary School in Uganda! The 5K week was a huge success: we had 265 participants from all around the world and we received tons of great photos of people walking, running, rolling for the kids. With the $50 per participant pledge, that works out to $13,250 in pledged amount. Combined with tickets and donations, YOU raised over $43,850 for JPSS! We are thrilled with the results! Congratulations to all of you, and especially our photo winners below!
