Facts, Answers, Questions ... Frequently Asked
How Roots Began...
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Want to know more about the different organizations? Read below to understand the partnerships.
Roots: Roots develops partnerships with individuals, families, churches, and businesses in North America that are interested in supporting the work of Lighthouse Christian Academy in Zimbabwe. Our job is to facilitate, guide, and communicate. We know the kids, the teachers, and the organizations first hand and want to share the joy.
Our Neighbours Ministry: An interdenominational Christian non-profit organization in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Africa. Our Neighbours is the ministry that began Lighthouse Christian Academy in 2010. Within Our Neighbours Ministry there are two sub-sections, one being Isaiah's Umuzi Wothando and the other being Hearts of Love. Isaiah's is a home for abandon babies that facilitates adoption/re-unification. Hearts of Love consists of a Soup Kitchen, Individual and Family Assistance, Empowerment Projects, Informational Health Services, Community Outreach as well as the NorthEnd home for children who used to live on the streets and Lighthouse Christian Academy.
Want to know more? http://ourneighbours.org/
EdGE Foundation: A non-profit organization in Australia that partners with Our Neighbours Ministry specifically to support Lighthouse Christian Academy. The organization began in January of 2010 established by Megan Jaworski. EdGE partners with local organizations to establish quality educational facilities and/or programs to equip vulnerable children for their future and for future generations. Megan and her husband speak on behalf of LCA around Australia, developing partnerships in order to continue assisting more children.
Want to know more? http://www.edgefoundation.org.au/Edge_Foundation/Welcome.html
Global Development Group USA Inc: GDG USA, Inc. is the organization used to transfer funds from the USA to Our Neighbours Ministry - Lighthouse Christian Academy in Zimbabwe. When we donate to Lighthouse Christian Academy, we direct it to Our Neighbours Ministry through the efforts of GDG USA. It is an Organization Exempt from Income Tax with 501 (c) (3) status carrying out humanitarian projects with approved partners and providing aid to relieve poverty. This status was approved and a tax exempt number was issued March 21 2007.
Want to know more? http://www.globaldevelopmentusa.org/
What are some ways I can be a part of Lighthouse Christian Academy?
We're open to your creative suggestions and ideas but here are some ways people are currently involved:
Prayer - Sign up to receive regular prayer email updates. Send us an email through the contact form simply saying "Prayer List" and providing your email address
Financial Support - In the form of a one time gift or a financial partnership. Donations are accepted through Global Development Group USA, email us through the contact form for account details
*Feel free to ask if there are any current projects that you can specifically donate towards (i.e. We just received a specific donation for a water tank to supply water to the school during water cuts!)
Fundraising- Whether you paint, play music, run, bake, or knit, have a fundraiser on our behalf and get the word out!
*Check out our Fundraisers & Events page to hear about upcoming campaigns
Prayer - Sign up to receive regular prayer email updates. Send us an email through the contact form simply saying "Prayer List" and providing your email address
Financial Support - In the form of a one time gift or a financial partnership. Donations are accepted through Global Development Group USA, email us through the contact form for account details
*Feel free to ask if there are any current projects that you can specifically donate towards (i.e. We just received a specific donation for a water tank to supply water to the school during water cuts!)
Fundraising- Whether you paint, play music, run, bake, or knit, have a fundraiser on our behalf and get the word out!
*Check out our Fundraisers & Events page to hear about upcoming campaigns
I'm considering partnering with Roots but am uncertain how to do so.
A financial partnership is a commitment to provide a regular donation (that means anything other than a one time gift i.e. monthly, quarterly, etc.) of the amount you choose to help support Lighthouse Christian Academy. You'll receive updates on the organization projects, the students, and prayer requests. A relationship exists with Our Neighbours and Global Development Group USA Inc. to provide tax deductibility to donations greater than $30. We have an account in the USA through GDG offices in Tennessee that transfers the money for us. If you are interested in this please use the contact form on this website to discuss further specifics.
How is money used when it is donated for Lighthouse Christian Academy?
Currently there are 23 children on scholarship and 3 salaried teachers. We are hoping to provide schooling for another group of kids starting next term, January 2013. Donations are used for school uniforms, text books, a daily meal, sanitary items, transportation, extra-curricular activities, maintenance and monthly electricity/water costs. We believe transparency is important, so if you're looking for more clarity on the general break down of costs each month feel free to ask! We don't bite.
While we do not suggest individual student sponsorship in order to encourage equality in the classroom and community, we are more than willing to provide specific updates on the students regularly to donors. You are welcome to send letters and cards to one or more of the students and develop a relationship that way but donations are directed to the above mentioned collective expenses.
While we do not suggest individual student sponsorship in order to encourage equality in the classroom and community, we are more than willing to provide specific updates on the students regularly to donors. You are welcome to send letters and cards to one or more of the students and develop a relationship that way but donations are directed to the above mentioned collective expenses.