Bimonthly Newsletter October 2012 Edition

Helping others help the world

Raising Hope is excited to announce our upcoming event Nepali Nights. Nepali Nights is a cultural event benefiting nonprofit organization MountainChild on Nov. 9.

MountainChild is a nonprofit organization located in Kathmandu, Nepal that is focused on helping children survive the harsh conditions of the Himalayas. This event will raise money to provide MountainChild with the funds to clothe, feed and educate the children living at their ranch.

The event is scheduled for Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Edison Ballroom. The evening will include a night

of immersion in the culture of Nepal. Guests will experience traditional Nepali food, Nepali music and artwork from Nepal. There will also be a keynote speaker from MountainChild speaking on the daily life in Nepal

and the importance of their efforts there.

Following dinner will be a silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will benefit MountainChild. The auction will include items from local stores around Denver as well as traditional Nepali artwork.

For tickets to the event or to reserve a table, please contact Executive Director Charlie Richardson at 770-842-3657. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.RaisingHope.com/NepaliNights.

Nepali Nights Cultural Event this November

What’s Inside

Pg. 1 - Our Next Event: Nepali Nights

Pg. 2 - Letter from the President

Pg. 3 - Surviving Age Five: How One Organization is Making it Possible

Pg. 4 - Upcoming Events How to Get Involved How to Donate

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Letter from the President

As we come to the close of another year, I can honestly say that I am beyond pleased with the success and growth of Raising Hope. Throughout this year, Raising Hope has helped three incredible organizations continue efforts in fighting injustice around the world. Collectively, Raising Hope has raised more than $40,000 for these organizations.

I want to thank all of our volunteers for working with us to help others help the world. Without you, Raising Hope would not be where it is today.

This year, Raising Hope has received more than $30,000 in donations. Again, I am blessed and honored by the success God has granted us. The money received has been used to plan and implement the events benefiting our clients.

Specific things that the money received was spent on this year are full-time staff salaries, event invitations, decorations and event caterers. At Raising Hope, we value good stewardship with our finances and do our best to ensure that all donations are used appropriately.

These last few months of the year are always exciting. In addition to our Nepali Nights cultural event in November, we are excited to announce a Christmas celebration for all Raising Hope staff members and volunteers in December. The evening will include Christmas cookie decorating, hot chocolate and a friendly game of dirty Santa.

I want to encourage you to come and celebrate with us during this holiday season. Your passion and influence in Raising Hope is irreplaceable, and I would love to thank you for all that you do in person.

Madison

Wooster

Madison WoosterFounder and President of

Raising Hope1845 S. Almond Rd. Denver, CO 78363

Madison@RaisingHope.com754-836-5784

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Surviving age five: How one organization is making it possible

As she woke on her fifth birthday, she had no idea the significance of that day; unlike most, she had survived the staggering mortality rate for mountain children in Nepal. Pema Nupri is a young girl living in the mountains of Nepal. Nepal is a beautiful country full of snow-capped mountains, refreshing rivers and lush greens. What most people don’t know, however, is the harsh conditions that millions of Nepali’s face living in the mountains. “One in six children living in the mountains dies before the fifth birthday,” according to a report by Measure DHS. The bitter cold, unsanitary living conditions and lack of education on health safety all play a dramatic role in the survival rate of children living in the mountains. The villages in the mountains are extremely isolated, hindering the possibility of advancements in agriculture and sanitation. If the children are lucky enough to survive, they will likely never receive any form of education and never leave their village. Then came Jack Reid, a man determined to do something to help these children. Through years of thoughtful consideration and planning, MountainChild was created. MountainChild is an organization based out of Colorado Springs, Colo., which has teams of missionaries at the base in Nepal. The people of MountainChild go into the mountains to find remote villages and offer the families hope for their children. They bring the children, with

parental consent, down from the mountain and to their “RANCH” to live until they have reached an appropriate age to return to their village. “The goal of MountainChild is to educate, nourish and constantly remind these children that they are loved and important,” Reid said. “The Mountain Child missionaries teach the children skills that will benefit their village when they return. The children are taught to read and

write as well. Our goal isn’t to steal them from their culture, but to help them return and bless others with the gospel and with education.” Pema is now 9 years old and still living at the RANCH. She can

read and write, and loves art. “I love my family here, and I know they love me!” Pema said. “My favorite thing is to color!” Living at the MountainChild RANCH is an experience that the children of Nepal would never receive elsewhere. The education, friends and community at MountainChild help encourage them to make a difference in the lives of others. MountainChild is hosting a cultural event on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in Colorado Springs called Nepali Nights. This event will immerse the guests in the culture of Nepal. The dinner served will be traditional Nepali food, the music played will be Nepali and there will even be an art auction of Nepali artwork. All proceeds from the event will benefit MountainChild to help it continue to make a difference in the lives of Nepali children. For more information about MountainChild or to purchase tickets for the event, visit www.MountainChild.org.

“One in six children living in the mountains dies before the fifth

birthday.”

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Upcoming Events

Nov. 9 Nepali Nights Cultural EventJoin us for a night of the Nepali culture while learning what MountainChild is doing to help children survive.

Nov. 21 Volunteer MeetingCome find out how you can help others help the world with Raising Hope!

Dec. 18 Christmas CelebrationRaising Hope wants to celebrate the greatest time of year with all of our wonderful clients, donors and volunteers!

Donate!

For more information on how to donate to Raising Hope, visit the website at www.RaisingHope.com or call Charlie Richardson, Executive Director, at (918) 693-8323.

Get Involved in Raising Hope If you or someone you know is interested in getting involved in Raising Hope, there are many opportunities available.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the planning and implementing of our fundraising events. At Raising Hope we put forth a lot of effort to provide events that are both fun and beneficial to our clients. Without our selfless and servant-hearted volunteers, these events would not be possible. An event Volunteer is responsible for coming to event planning meetings to keep updated with our plans. The majority of your time will be spent the day before and day of an event. Duties will include helping with setting up the event as well as tearing down the event afterward.

If volunteering is not something you are able to do at this time, there are always other ways of getting involved in Raising Hope. We except one-time as well as monthly donations, in addition to item donations for our event auctions.

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