If we all do a Little, we can do A LOT
FUNDS for the Community
Many people have expressed interest in helping me with my new project. So I will post some info on here.
If you would like to make a donation and/or potentially send items to Peace Corps and/or my country/ my project specifically, please visit this website:
http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=resources.donors.aboutus
The Office of Private Sector Initiatives (OPSI) links private sector funds to Peace Corps activities. Agency regulations authorize only the directors to accept gifts directly, but Peace Corps has mechanisms for Volunteers and the community to access these funds. Project sponsors assure that donations go directly to accomplishing project goals. No donated funds are ever applied to administrative costs; 100% is directed to projects.
Foundations, corporations, community groups, individuals, etc. may make tax deductible contributions to the Peace Corps through OPSI directed to either a specific project or fund. Potential donors may view the list of special funds in need of funding at:
www.peacecorps.gov/contribute/index.cfm
So, once I have projects started, I can post them there if funds are needed. By contributing to the project I coordinate, friends and family can connect with my Peace Corps experience.
PACKAGES for the Community
If a US donor is willing to cover all costs associated with shipping a donation (shipping, customs clearance, storage and delivery) to the location where I serve,
you should contact OPSI at:
800.424.8580 ext. 2170 (toll-free)
202.692.2170 (phone)
They will ensure that proper procedures are followed. However, you can also submit a proposal to buy items in-country to eliminate shipping costs and to stimulate the local economy.
And if you'd like to help Meeee......
contact my sister Danielle or me and I can let you know last minute small things I need help with. really appreciate it!
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