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SAVE THE DATES: SEATTLE FUNDRAISER... And NEW YORK EVENTS!
Seattle: EAB's fourth annual "Three Cups of Coffee: An Evening of Storytelling and Solidarity"
When: Tues, March 6: 7-9pm
Where: St. Anne Parish Hall in Queen Anne, Seattle
Come enjoy our silent auction, live music, complimentary wine & cheese and desserts, and inspiring stories! Come hear what EAB has been up to this year!
Seattle area high schoolers will relate their life-changing experiences in the Dominican Republic, and Yanlico Munesi Dusdal (pictured) will share how EAB has helped transform his life and his community.
Click here for more information, directions, and to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!
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New York: Cocktails and Conversation
When: Fri, March 2, 8-10pm
Where: Whiskey Rebel (128 Lexington Ave, bet. 28th & 29th)
We'll pass the tip jar; all proceeds benefit EAB. Come learn about our great work!
Bronx: Lift Your Spirits!
When: Sunday, March 11, 11:30am
Where: Church of the Visitation (160 Van Courtland Park South, Bronx, NY 10463)
Yanlico will speak about EAB's projects in the Dominican Republic, and we will accept free will donations.
FEATURED STUDENTS
During the 2009-2010 school year, EAB celebrated its first two university graduates! Loisa Fransua Yuasa (pictured) was the first, graduating Cum Laude in nursing. Yanlico Munesi Dusdal (pictured, third from left) became the second when he donned the cap and gown to receive his Accounting degree. Board member Sarah Townley was present for Loisa's graduation; take a few minutes to read her reflection on this special event. Congratulations Loisa and Yanlico! You are an inspiration for your community and all of us.
FEATURED VOLUNTEER
Patty Helberg-Smukowski was a Pentecost Project participant with the
Sacred Heart Parish group of 2008, following in the footsteps of her
daughter, Anna. Since then, she has given of her time, talent, and
treasure to advance EAB in a myriad of ways: helping produce newsletters
and annual reports, serving on the Board of Directors, supporting the
education of two high school students (members of her host family while
in Franco Bido), and co-chairing this year's annual fundraiser. Her
enthusiasm has won EAB many new friends and supporters. Thank you,
Patty!
FEATURED SUPPORTERS
Serge and Marge Krikorian, parents-in-law of EAB Director John
McLaughlin, have been active servants of indigenous Latin American
communities for decades, as missionary workers for Wycliffe Bible
Translators. Upon Serge's passing in February 2010, Marge asked that in
lieu of traditional funereal gifts, memorial gifts be sent to EAB in
Serge's honor. The generosity of the Krikorian family and their friends
has made it possible for a new Dominican high school student to join our
scholarship program this academic year. Thank you, Marge and Serge, for
this life-giving gift!
FEATURED PROJECT
Before (top) and After (below): In June & July 2010, our immersion groups (Seattle Prep and Sacred Heart
Parish) worked with our Dominican communities to build four new homes
and significantly improve two more. Our total since 2000 now stands at 79.
Funds for these projects are raised by the groups themselves and our
annual fundraiser. Each home construction provides employment for skilled laborers in the communities, and also depends greatly
on the volunteerism of the beneficiary family, previous beneficiary
families, and our student groups. As shown in the before and after pictures at left, these new homes drastically improve a
family's standard of living-- and their entire life!
You an also read and see more about our housing and other community development projects.
2009-10 ANNUAL REPORT
Our donors' generosity has enabled EAB to expand our services again this year. On behalf of the many good Dominicans whose lives are changed for the better through our programs, we offer you our sincere thanks.
Please take a few minutes to read our annual report to see how-- via the numbers and the stories-- your gifts have made an enormous difference.