I have been working on grants the last couple of weeks. Researching grants in our area, writing, and attempting to create a budget based on our dream facility. The possibilities are extremely exciting. I have already sent in two grants and I will be finishing three others in the next couple of weeks. Grants are wonderful, but there is no guarantee of financial support. The individuals providing financial support do not always understand our mission and passion for what we do at HUMmingbird Day Care Ministry. That is where our families and community members play such an important part of our program. In the upcoming months we will look to our families and communities for financial support, volunteer time and prayers. With God all things are possible. When looking at the budget of our new facility it can at times look overwhelming. However, we have faith that we will be able to do the work needed through His will.
We are currently in the process of our Elderbeerman's Fundraiser where we sell coupon booklets for just $5.00 a piece. ( www.communitydayevent.com) We get 100% of the $5.00, and the individual supporting our program receives a $10.00 off coupon and additional savings. This is a wonderful fundraiser for our program. Also, this week is the Holland Fest. Once again the proceeds from the 5K will be going to our program as we continue to expand and improve our program. We will also have a booth at the Fest with the annual Baby Photo contest, Sports Bottles with unlimited refills of Lemonade, and crafts for the children. We can look to the fall for our first Yankee Candles Fundraiser. We are looking at a huge financial investment to get the building ready. Not only is this an investment in the structural respect, but it is as well an investment in the future.
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