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Virtual 5K Year 2 – Let’s Go!
Please join us for our second annual Friends of John Paul School Virtual 5K to support the kids in Uganda at John Paul Secondary School. Again this year, our students and teachers in Uganda will be joining us for the Virtual 5K! Virtual means that you commit to walking, running, cycling, etc. for 3.1 miles some time during the week of June 4th through June 10th. You can pick your path, timing and people you want to do it with. Our phenomenal sponsor, Kim Dwyer of Thrivent, is donating custom race t-shirts for each participant so everything raised goes directly to support our students’ education. Prices are just $25 per…
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A Wonderful Evening, A Wonderful Cause
A BIG “Thank You” to everyone who attended our 7th Annual “Friends of John Paul School” Wine Tasting Fundraiser. We had our largest group attending this year and a fun time was had by all! A special “Thank You” to Rito Lisi of the Silver Spoon Ristorante in Rochester, Michigan. This wonderful evening could not have taken place without his continued commitment to JPSS and its students. Thank you as well to chef, Daniele Dell’Acqua for the delicious menu. And, last but certainly not least, we thank Kim Dwyer of Thrivent, for qualifying Friends of John Paul Secondary School, Uganda, East Africa to receive Thrivent Choice Dollars. Because of all…
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2021 FOJPS 5K Wrap-up
Thank you to all of the wonderful participants, donors and supporters of our first annual Walk, Run and Roll 5K to support John Paul Secondary School in Uganda. Please watch our wrap-up video below to enjoy this fun event!
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Join us at the 2021 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. Please join us on Thursday, October 7th!
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When you register to help us Bridge the Gap, you pledge to run, walk or bike a 5K (3.1 miles) sometime during the week of June 5-11. You have the freedom to choose your method of movement, your own route and your own timing, all while being a part of something special. Everyone registered by May 15th will receive a custom Friends of John Paul School race shirt, race bib, water bottle, earbuds and a mini hand sanitizer. Plus you’ll be eligible to win some great prizes! Upon registering, you’ll receive your own FOJPS Funder webpage to share with family and friends, inspiring them to support you and John Paul…
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What hasn’t been cancelled by Covid-19? #GivingTuesday!
Tuesday, December 1 marks the International Day of Charitable Giving. This is a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. Friends of JPS have been participating in Giving Tuesday for the past 5 years and it has always proven to us just how very generous YOU really are. We will be launching our GivingTuesday campaign in a few weeks so please check your email inbox for all the news and updates. We’re counting on YOU to make this year’s Giving Tuesday our BEST one yet!
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Father’s Day 2020
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Send love to Uganda this Valentine’s Day!
Celebrate the loves in your life by shopping on Smile.Amazon for Valentine’s Day!! At the same time you will donate to your favorite charity!! Your loved ones will love you & your gift even more with your charitable act! Choose Friends of John Paul School to donate to the students of JPSS!! 💕💕
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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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Women Lifting Women
During my recent trip to Africa a priest explained that undergarments are very expensive there and owning them is out of reach for most poverty stricken African women. In fact, the African women that do own them are considered to be more independent and assertive, they have a degree of prestige and men are less likely to assault these women. After returning from a visit to John Paul School in Chelekura, Uganda several of my women friends and I were discussing what they could do on a local level to help the students in Chelekura and African women in general, thus “Women Lifting Women” was born. Taylor and Lori Garner,…
