Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Slow and Steady,never the less Progress...

Things in Africa never happen quickly, thus is the case with Impact Kids. Three weeks ago the crew started installing the perimeter fence and we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Here are a few snapshots of the progress thus far....

Blake joined the motivational pep squad for the installers of the fence....



It is rainy season and the rains did incite some delay but here is a portion of the fence up....



The guys laid the foundation and are building a dwelling for our grounds and security person. This will also house a kitchen for meal preparation for the preschool kids. Children will receive 2 hot meals, in addition to 2 snacks each day.



Please continue to pray for us in this endeavor...we are making good progress but still have a ways to go before we are ready to open doors.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Precious Faces...

"There are many in the world who are dying for a piece of bread, but there are many more dying for a little love!"
-Mother Teresa

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Glory to God!

Due to the massive generosity of our USA friends and supporters… to date we have raised $22,000 for Impact Kids!

Another $20,000 has been promised from a South African foundation.

How cool is that?!!!!

Please pray for the fruition of the latter as it would mean 2 additional containers/classrooms!

The 8 foot high perimeter fencing is going up this week.



Things are progressing for the first Impact Kid’s school and we are excited.

We’d still like to see another $18,000 come in to use for the playground facilities, classroom furnishings, security quarters…just to name a few.


If you’d like to help educate underprivileged and at-risk African children and/or know someone that would and has the means to do so….click here to get involved.

Check out this video to learn about the need for Impact Kids and/or check out our Impact Kid’s newsletter explaining the vision here (Sept 09 ltr).

Thank you for your prayers and support....to God be the glory!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

A Week of Wonder

Last week, we enjoyed the company of a group of 11 from Virginia. Six of the eleven were with us last year, when Africa captured their hearts. They returned plus five ready to impact churches, schools, and communities.


It was only a week but definitely a week full of opportunities rendering life-altering results for close to 400 children and adults alike.

Upon request part of the week was spent visiting some of the people the group ministered to last year when they were here. What cool stories later relayed of people who one year ago chose the One and Only and today were continuing to live for Him!


Many new experiences transpired as well. One group encountered a deeply disturbed woman with nothing but the clothes on her back. After spending the morning with her there was a noticeable change in her appearance and attitude. Two days later the group returned to check on her. They found her in a neighbor’s shack combing through the materials the group gave her just days before. Essentially these ladies were having a “bible study”.

I had the privilege of ministering with a group to this lady….


She saw us in the streets talking with people and summoned us to her shack. After meeting her and her friends she shared with us how just last week her 3 year old son died. She was deeply grieving and so desperately wanted to know there was hope…Hope she and her friends readily received!


What a week the team, Impact Africa, and 400+ African people had...a Week of Wonder!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Impact Kids Venture & Status

About a year ago we embarked on a journey that we believe was engineered by God, to reach and educate the underprivileged, orphaned and at risk children, with quality, caring Christian education.

We have procured land and begun funding to build a pre-school in the squatter camp of Kya Sands. We hope this to be the first of many Impact Kids 'rescue centers' standing in various camps throughout Johannesburg giving these precious children an opportunity they might not otherwise be afforded.

View this short clip to learn why the children of South Africa need something like Impact Kids. If you've not received our IA Kid's brief in the mail or via email detailing this vision please email us at office@impactafrica.org. You can also follow our progress below...




Status Report

To date:
Land Procured
1 container(classroom) funded
Head Teacher hired and helping with legal/adminstrative work
Perimeter fencing for grounds
Student tables and chairs

Still Needed:
2-3 containers (add'l classroom(s), office/kitchen)
Playground
Curriculum purchased
School supplies (check link below for details)

Want to be involved click here to find out more!