It’s hard to write anything these days without first reflecting on COVID-19. But while it is playing havoc with life in many ways, it is also bringing new ideas, new strengths, and new opportunities with it. We will learn much about the economics and benefits of Zoom meetings, pick up dinners, on-line education, and other new or modulated industries.
One thing about all these is their dependence on technology. To me, it amplifies the challenge of the developing world’s challenges, as their citizens face the 21st century without our infrastructure and skills. And Global Outreach’s commitment to improve learning, both in and with modern technology, becomes even more important for Tanzania.
Please remember that as we approach this year’s Giving Challenge of the Sarasota Community Foundation. This is a 24-hour window of on-line, credit card giving, with gift matching by the Patterson Foundation. Individual donations up to $100 will be matched 1:1, one gift per donor. For couples who can give $200, make two individual gifts, just make sure that you are one of the account holders on the credit card you use. (Larger donors should consider not using the campaign for their full gift as a 5% fee is imposed on your total gift to cover costs of the campaign.)
The data of the campaign is noon-to-noon on April 28/29. Our giving site can be found directly this year at
https://www.givingpartnerchallenge.org/organizations/global-outreach-inc.
While it is not open for contributions until April 28, you can go there now to test you navigation and preview the site.
I am aware that worldwide need has been exacerbated by the virus. But there are few places you can get so much accomplished with a couple hundred dollars. Please help us leverage the Patterson Foundation participation. And reach out to me if you have any questions. Phone calls are always welcome, particularly during this unusual time.
941-539-4905
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