Hello Everyone...
First of all, to everyone who has sent me packages, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I know it is really expensive and a pain to do, so I appreciate your efforts to help out mi vida here in El Salvador.
Just a Note...
Anything I have asked for in the past, I do not need anymore. So Please save your money...I´m starting to feel guilty!
Really, the only thing I need right now are 10 pairs of soccer cleats for girls, sizes 5-8 and 12 pairs of shin guards. I am working on seeing if I can get local support here from the mayor, as well as doing fundraising activities with the girls, but it is always a challenge. Currently, we have 10 pairs of cleats and 8 shin guards, but I cannot give them out fairly until I have a set for the whole team! We have temporary uniforms...that are old, worn and oversized, but they are doing the job for now. If anyone has a complete set of at leat 11, for girls ages 12-18yrs, let me know!
If you have the need to throw in something extra... my dog is covered in fleas- if anyone has any remedy for that.
USPS Only Mailing Address Still Same:
Jaime Posa
Barrio Centro
Municipio de Osicala
Departamento de Morazan
El Salvador
America Central
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If you are interested in learning more about El Salvador, I recommend the following movies...usually available in english and/or spanish.
Sin Nombre (¨Without Name¨- English Subtitles) -- about the gangs in El Salvador
Innocent Voices (Voces Inocentes) -- about the life of a child during the El Salvador war
Romero --The life and work of Archbishop Oscar Romero who opposed, at great personal risk, the tyrannical repression in El Salvador.
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Quick Cute Story:
I was at my neighbors house and they were asking me about my trip home. David was asking me, ¨Does Santa Claus really come in the US?¨ Tough question to answer for kids who don´t get gifts. But he was really precious when he said that ¨You think if I write a letter and leave it outside and maybe and animal or something will carry it to the US and Santa Claus will get it and send me and my brothers gifts?¨ 0:)
beat u mandyyyyyy :) im at ur house... gots to go let the doggy out
ReplyDeleteomg that story is so cute/sad... made me cry
ReplyDeleteheyyy jaimm!
ReplyDeletesorry i didnt comment till now. ive been sooo busy studying for midterms. ugh, i hate them. weve had earth science, english and social studies. tomorrow is math :(
and yeah that story was soo cute! i feeel bad...i hope he gets some gifts.
i think i wanna see Sin Nombre(:
i hope you get everything for the soccer team. they should realllyyy appreciate how much hard work you put into gathering all the stuff needed. :D
anywayyy, i looovee youu and miss you. and hopefully you get some phone money so we can text more and talk on the phone. talk to u soon jaimm! :]
<3 amanda <3
xoxo
Jamie, Sorry that we missed seeing you while you were home. Please let me know what sizes of cleats you need the most. I would be glad to send some.I will also check with the Club team in Pleasantville to see if any teams have changed uniforms and would be willing to donate them.
ReplyDeleteContinue your great works. We love you and are so proud of you!!! The Sobeckis
Hi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI am working with a Salvadorian NGO focused on soccer programs and education. FESA is the name of the group. We are looking for volunteers like you to support our efforts as well as looking for ESL teachers for our kids. Can you send me an email with more information on who I should contact?
Thanks and good luck. You are doing awesome work!
Sharie Blanton
sharie.blanton@consciousmiami.org