Project Rennwish, Inc. (a 501 c 3 Corporation)
Project Rennwish Website
In Partnership with
Pwoje Espwa (Project Hope)
Pwoje Espwa Website     Pwoje Espwa Blog

Present:

"Buy Mom A Block"
For Mothers Day....
(UPDATED May 22, 2008:  In total - we raised nearly $6,000 for the schools from this effort alone.  Therefore, Project Rennwish will be sending our partner Pwoje Espwa a wire transfer this week - including donations from all of you during the "Buy Mom a Block" fundraiser.  We have committed to build and complete the first of the ten Technical Training Schools within the next few months.)

 One hundred percent of the proceeds go to our project to build a 
Technical Training School
for over 1,200 Children in
Les Cayes, Haiti


A few of the nearly 700 young men at Pwoje Espwa

 

An open  dialog with a few of the kids about:

"Buying Mom a Block"

(and other
assorted topics)


  

So - if you are not familiar with this project (and you are not alone, as it was just formally announced on May 9th, 2008) - check out this page.....

 
"Looks OK to me so far - what do I do next?.."
Two residents of Pwoje Espwa

Answer:  Well, next - let us describe what this is all about, OK?  There are some folks in the USA - and even around the world - that celebrate "Mothers Day". It's a day that Moms expect "something" - could be a card, a call, flowers, a hug - well - whatever. Just a simple way to say "Hey - Thanks Mom - you are still pretty cool..."



"You mean EVERYBODY has a Mom where you live?"

Answer:  Well, not everybody does - but there are a LOT of Moms out there.  And there are a lot of different kind of "Moms".  Some Moms are your Mom who birthed you - and some, are Moms who just care about you like a Mom.  Some Moms are in heaven, and we still love those Moms.  Some Moms are even "Dads", who love you like a Mom, but he's a guy.  And some Moms meet you - and then you love them like a Mom and they love you like a Mom.  But - all of these different kind of Moms? They just love you.  And you just love them.  And if you do - then they are your Mom!

Also, sometimes, we forget about our Mom's - so Mother's day is a special day to remember your Mom.  It sort of reminds us that somehow - EVERYONE does have a Mom, or we wouldn't be here today without a Mom to bring us into this world - if you know what I mean? If you don't understand that - ask me when you are older - and I'll 'splain it to you - but for now, just understand there has to be a Mom and a Dad for anyone to be born like you OK?? 



"Boy, we can't wait until you tell us how that all works!  OK - so, what happens next?"

Answer:  Well, let's say you have a special Mom, or want to remember a special Mom.  You can do lots of things - like buy a card, or flowers, or well - you know..  All that stuff.  At your ages - 10 & 11 - it probably seems pretty sappy - well, Moms like "sappy stuff".  I don't know why, but, well, they just do. So - some folks want to do something "different" so their Mom will get something "different" then the "other Moms".

Is that important?  Yep - it is important, because Moms talk and they always ask each other "what did you get for Mothers Day?"  Yea - Moms talk a lot..



"So - what is a BLOCK - and why would I give one to my Mom?"

Answer:  A "block" is that grey concrete thingy.  It's heavy - so don't drop one on your toe - it will HURT a whole lot!  Anyway - to make things - like buildings, schools, walls  - we need "blocks".  Lots of blocks!!  Truckloads of blocks! Hills of blocks!  Mountains of blocks! Also - blocks are pretty BIG. So you are not really going to "give" her a block, like have to wrap it up and carry it or anything - but you will "give it to her" another way. If fact - I don't want you to have to carry it - because the blocks have to stay here in Haiti, at Pwoje Espwa - so we can build things - like your school.


Now - the reason that you want to give her one is simple! How many Moms - when they talk - can say "I got concrete blocks in Haiti so I can be a Mom to almost 700 children!". Bet they will be the best Mom with the best gift!



"How does that work?  How can they be a Mom to almost 700 of us here, In Haiti?"

Answer:  Remember I said Moms are just people who "care" about you?  Well - if these Moms didn't care about you - they wouldn't buy any blocks for you?  But they did - or their children did, who care about their Moms and want their Moms to care about you too. So, it's not just the Moms that care about you - their sons and daughters that care about you too.. And - that's a whole lot of people.


 
"OK - I want to do this.  I suppose you want me to send money or something?  If I do - what happens...??"

Answer:  Well - yea - sort of - I need you to send some money to buy blocks for your Mom. Also, blocks cost about $5.2 Haitian Dollars per block, and since I'm not good a math - let's just use $1 US per block.  Any extra - we'll spend on "glue" (cement) for the blocks to hold them together - a deal? 

Next - If you want to buy Blocks - choose how many from the table below - and next PRESS the MAKE A DONATION Button!  After we get your donation - we will e-mail you and ask you for your Moms Name and address - but - since we don't like that stuff stored on a webserver (for privacy) it might take a little while (if I'm not asleep in bed or something. My Mom likes me to get a lot of sleep.)  Also - because you are paying for your Moms BLOCKS - you will get a receipt (for taxes, if you are old enough to pay taxes?? ;) )

Twenty Five Blocks
$25 Dollars
Fifty Blocks
$50 Dollars

Seventy Five Blocks
$75 Dollars

One Hundred
Blocks
$100 Dollars

Five Hundred
Blocks or more...
$500 + Dollars

 

PLEASE NOTE:  THOSE WHO DONATED BEFORE AND ON MOTHERS DAY, ARE now "Rennlist Lifers".

But - your support is more appreciated than you may know - THANK YOU!!!!

To continue to support our efforts:
Press the "Make a Donation Button below" and enter the amount.....



 

What Mom Gets for $25:

  • Twenty Five blocks bought in Haiti;

  • Her name in the list below;

  • A Card from Jen, myself and Project Rennwish;

  • And Oh - bragging rights to being a Mom to hundreds of children in Haiti.

 

What Mom Gets for $50:

  • Fifty blocks bought in Haiti;

  • Her name in the list below;

  • A Card from Jen, myself and Project Rennwish;

  • Her name on a Certificate in one of the schools in Haiti;

  • And - bragging rights to being a Mom to hundreds of children in Haiti.

 

What Mom Gets for $75:

  • Seventy Five blocks bought in Haiti;

  • Her name in the list below;

  • A Card from Jen, myself and Project Rennwish;

  • Her name on a Certificate in one of the schools in Haiti;

  • A high-quality certificate/photo of this picture - declaring her a "Mom in Haiti"

  • And - bragging rights to being a Mom to hundreds of children in Haiti.

 

What Mom Gets for $100:

  • One Hundred blocks bought in Haiti;

  • Her name in the list below;

  • A Card from Jen, myself and Project Rennwish;

  • Her name on a Certificate in one of the schools in Haiti;

  • A high-quality certificate/photo of this picture - declaring her a "Mom in Haiti"

  • A bracelet, made by the children in the Artisan School at Pwoje Espwa, with her first name (this may take a few months for delivery - as I need to be there to get them made??)

  • And - bragging rights to being a Mom to hundreds of children in Haiti.

 

What Mom Gets for $500 or more:

  • I will call your mother on the telephone (anywhere worldwide) - on Mothers Day - and thank her from you, Jen - and the children at Espwa;

  • Five Hundred blocks bought in Haiti;

  • Her name in the list below;

  • A Card from Jen, myself and Project Rennwish;

  • Her name on a Certificate in one of the schools in Haiti;

  • A high-quality certificate/photo of this picture - declaring her a "Mom in Haiti"

  • A bracelet, made by the children in the Artisan School at Pwoje Espwa, with her first name (this may take a few months for delivery - as I need to be there to get them made??)

  • And - bragging rights to being a Mom to hundreds of children in Haiti.

 

 

 

 


Moms Who Are BLOCK Owners....

(List in random -  First Name, City & State)

 

THANK YOU "Mom"!

In Fond Memory - Jim "der Cupmeister" Cooper
(A "Mom" to many of us on Rennlist)

In Loving Memory of Susan's Mom: Dorothy-Jean Marchesini
In Loving Memory from her daughter, Alexis - Cynthia
In Loving Memory of - Sharon Iadanza
In Loving Memory of Virginia Neil, Los Angeles
In Loving Memory of - Kay Maglion, Lake Forest CA.
In Loving Memory of - Elaine Solemene, Tuckahoe, N.Y.
In Loving Memory of Julius Turco, Valhalla, N.Y.
In Loving Memory of - Marian Richardson
In Loving Memory of - Aurelia Prok
In Loving Memory of Carole Rutter
In Loving Memory of - Catherine M. O'Malley
In Loving Memory of - Sada Dalen
In Loving Memory of - Maxine Lyons
In Loving Memory of - Eleanor Wonsetler
In Loving Memory of - Margaret Albrecht
In Loving Memory of - Jessie Varsolona
In Loving Memory of - Margaret Rossini
Celia Annette G. - Jerusalem Israel
Helene Deprix D. - Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Nicole P. - Clark, MO
Merry B. - Moorestown, NJ
Marty R. - Thousand Oaks, CA
Lucille B. - North Andover, MA
Minnie P. - Nampa, ID
Anne L. - St. Charles, IL
Flo T. -Springfield, MA
Jeanne E. - Malahat, BC Canada
Pat B. - Berwick, PA
Carole M. - Glen Cove, NY
Willie D. -Munich, Germany
Marlene S. - Franklin, TN
Elizabeth G. - Dallas, TX
Patti M. - Miami, FL
Judy D. - Middleton, MA
Marlene S. - Scottsdale, AZ
Coby K. - Zutphen, Netherlands
Cecelia A. - East Lansing, MI
Jill -  Centennial CO
Jeri P. - Houston, TX
Ruth - Atlantic Beach NY
Margie O'M. - Souderton, PA
Susan L. - White Bear Lake, MN
Joan -Naples, Florida
Jackie -New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Anonymous
Anonymous -Atlanta, Georgia
Anonymous -Harrisburg, PA
Anonymous -Los Angeles, CA
Anonymous -Cheyenne, WY

More to be updated....

 

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Our Standards and Principles

Project Rennwish, Inc. is guided by some basic, yet demanding principles. Many of those principles differentiate us from other Non-Profit Organizations. In short - we do not "blindly give money".  Rather, we attempt to invigorate basic humanity and instill a "sense of pride" in peoples daily accomplishments.  In short:

  • We do not want to "run" or "own" any of the projects undertaken with our "partners"; but rather - we develop long term relationships with those partners who live everyday within those projects/villages, effecting long term positive change;

  • We only become involved with programs that directly effect core values of humanity and morality - such as education, care of those less fortunate, children who have no hope otherwise. We entrust our "partners" to maintain that same level of integrity and honesty;

  • Our "success" is not measured by what we "operate" or "own" (we do neither)- but rather, how our investments have changed a single child, a group of children, a family - or again - in this case - an entire generation of children in both the short and long term. It is our sincere hope that our "projects" outlast and persevere far beyond our mortal lives.

  • We demand integrity, moral ethics and irreproachable principles from our partners with whom we undertake partnership programs.

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