People have asked us often what are our needs. Below is part of
the list. If any of you feels led by God to assist us, please do so by
sending any amount to the Southwest Church of Christ at the
address below.
We have already gotten a lot of help and we are very appreciate
of that. However as you know, things wear out, especially with 60
kids helping us to wear them out. We do try very hard to ensure that
the kids respect the property and do not break things. But also with
us being so close to the ocean, we do have rust issues which makes
the problems worse.
If you need more details or have questions, please contact
myself (bob), Dianna, or Jack Frye at the SW Church of Christ in Ada.
All addresses are on the Contacts Page. Again, thanks for all the
wonderful support you have already given us. We have not
forgotten it and are very grateful. Remember too this isn't for us, it
really is for God's kids.
CAPITAL NEEDS
- Add second story and cement roof to the transition house. We
will have seven more boys and girls turning 18 in the next year
and a half. With the second story, we would have two
bedrooms upstairs for the boys and two downstairs for the
girls. This would also take care of the problem with rain leaking
in the side of the current roof during heavy downpours. $8,000
US.
- Repair the leaks in guest quarters roof. Check to see how
many trusses need to be replaced because of dry rot and
termites. No price yet
- Hook up transition house, store, and clinic to city electricity
$90 US. We are supposed to be getting more after the first of
the year.
ANNUAL NEEDS
- Mattresses for all children replaced once a year. $6,500
- Fans for children, staff and guest quarters $850 usually
replaced in June or July
- Tennis shoes for July basketball camp for all children age 5
and up $1,700 US
- Inscription and tuition for secondary students for 2008/2009
approximately $3,600. To be paid in July 08.
- Replacement dishes, bowls, cups, forks and spoons $220
- Computer room supplies $300
- Insurance and tags on vehicles $260.
- Donations to offset unpaid shipping costs. It varies, but $500
would really help.
- Supplies for Bob’s youth group classes. Scissors, markers,
chalk, crayons, construction paper, glue, staplers, staples, ink
cartridges for printers, etc. Approximately $1,200 a year.