Write a letter!

Do you have a heart for the least of these?

Legessa with Abene

We have 18 active boys participating in Club Anbesa at this time. All we do for these boys is supported by generous donations from normal people just like you!

Even if you cannot donate money, we would appreciate your prayers and now even write a short note of encouragement to the boys!


Legessa out in front

Some of the boys on our roster who could really use some encouragement:

Ababyou

Legessa: This young man is about 13 years old. He has tried to live in a housing program before, but it did not work for him. He is mild mannered, soft spoken, and very sweet. And of all the boys his honesty really stands out!

Ababyou: this young man must be around 14 years old now. For his full story check out this link! Send him a note of encouragement!

Big Matwes: There are two Matwes' on the Club. One is the smallest member and one is the tallest member. Big Matwes has, as I have been bragging and reporting, been very amazing!
He has taken the opportunity we have given him and thrived beyond expectation! He is a gentle and hard working young man, determined to make something of himself. He also loves God. He is just a wonderful boy.



Matwes with his new business.

Send a SHORT note of encouragement to these boys! (they will have to be translated, so please write legibly or type, and keep it to a minimum.)
Send notes to

Club Anbesa
C/O Christina Daumer
6855 S. Versailles Way
#105
Aurora, CO
80016
USA

OR

Yibekal Assefa
PO Box 2035
SNNPRS
Hawassa
Ethiopia

adidas

We sent off our formal request for uniform donation to adidas this past week!
We are praying and asking God's favor that the boys will get some uniforms! While we had been fund raising for the uniforms, they are very expensive for all the boys, plus name and number printing, shipping, etc.

But uniforms are not the only thing we are working on...

We are registering all the boys in school. Some are opting for night school so they can continue to work in the day. Some are choosing day school, which requires a uniform, and they will have the challenge of finding time to work.
We are discussing with the boys a place for them to prepare and eat food once a day on school days. We will provide money each month for them to prepare this meal and the boys will over time contribute to the meal.

All these things are in the works!

Mulukan who was previously housed and had a booming business has paid back his business and moved on with his new profitable business! Though he is no longer on club Anbesa, we are happy and proud that this young man went from sleeping on the street with nothing to a profitable business and living on his own!

Berikut has moved into the home in his place and we are in the process of setting him up with his own business.

Little Tariku has been struggling to pay rent on time, and we are evaluating his situation. He has a small business, but is not as active as the other boys. please pray for our wisdom as we consider and decide what is the best plan of action with this young man!

We are paying Coach Amara more money these days as his work load has picked up and his responsibility is greater.

many of the boys have been searching for housing, but there are so few rooms for rent these days. Please pray for success and funds for this.

Things are constantly moving and growing within Club Anbesa!

Big Matwes has a business and home. He has paid rent on time every month and his rent has increased twice (now 70 bir per month) He is my success story.

Matwes has taken his business and grown it and even started a second business with his profits! A boy on the street growing into a man in society! We are proud beyond words for this young man! He will begin school this month and get an education. He will go far!

More updates to come soon!