Admiration and Gratitude

This isn't going to be a long post. I just wanted to express my gratitude and admiration of the women who work at Solomon as Mamas. Due to the global economic hardships we are all facing, Amanecer has been behind on paying the Mamas their monthly salaries. Just today they were finally paid for last month - and we're almost at the end of September!! Yet, even though they had gone three weeks without pay, they continue to show up for work and take care of the children every day.

Their monthly salaries aren't very much - 600-800 bolivianos depending how long they've worked there ($85-115). I would just like to put out there for anyone who is interested in a charity to help this Christmas, to consider donating to Amanecer. They have offices in the States and your donation can be tax-deductible. The foundation in general is struggling greatly, but if you feel so inclined you can also specify that donations go to salaries for the Mamas at Solomon Klein.

I generally don't like to ask for help like this, but I know as the holiday season approaches (okay, maybe I'm at bit ahead of myself...it is only September) people often look for alternatives to the commercialism we as westernized citizens have been swept up in. The work these women do on a day-to-day basis is incredible and truly admirable, they deserve to get their pay.

Checks can be sent to:

AMANECER
c/o Daughters of Charity
330 SEATON AVE.
EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND 21727

OR

AMANECER
c/o Sisters of the Most Precious Blood
204 N. Main Street
O´Fallon, Mo. 63366