We are officially recognized as a 501C3 non-profit.

August Update!

Wilber has returned from Kenya with a brief report...more to come.

"We managed to do some major renovations on the school structure; I got to meet and talk with the new teachers at length; went into the classes and taught the Nursery (Kindergarten) and Standard One kids; had great brainstorming meetings with the Committee; etc, etc.  I will fill you in on all the details soon.
When I got back to the US, I am glad to report that the Letter from the IRS was here and we have been granted our 501(c)3 status.  Praise the Lord for all these happenings.  I will be forwarding you a copy of this letter for your files. 
 
In the meantime, be blessed.

Wilber "

April, 2009:

The folks who inhabit a virtual world have decided to have some fun and raise funds for the Nest Rescue Center! During this month, Mimmi Boa and her team are doing a series of virtual fashion shows and auctions in SecondLife. Here are some links for information: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimmiboa81/3350388487/
They've even made a movie to promote the events!

We want to praise God that people from around the globe are reaching out to help these children. We pray that Jesus bless their endeavor and their real lives as these shows and auctions occur!

If we were speaking swahili, we'd shout out "Bwana Asifiwe!"

March 5, 2009:

Spoke to John Okilli regarding the children. He's informed me that they are all "healthy" and that there is now a full time, professionally trained teacher on staff! With 2 volunteers, I find this news very encouraging!

At the same time he's told me that the "short season" crops are not doing well and that they are in a bit of a famine. The price of 2kilos of corn went from 50 ks to almost 150ks. Tripling the cost of feeding the kids. We're doing OK because of the funds raised in 2008 but are really needing to make sure we don't lose sight of the fact that we need to be raising money.

August, 2008:
Having had some issues locally regarding our name, "Nest Rescue Center" being borrowed by another program, we settled the issue and were visited by regional government dignitaries. In a formal ceremony they re-signed our Kenyan Government papers and laid the cornerstone for the construction/rehab of the Mundia's store. This was quite a big deal for us!

August, 2008:

The big move! Until this month we've been meeting 4 days a week in the entranceway to the local church (whose members sponsor the program). This tiny space was barely adequate and, with the growing number of children now at almost 50, becoming too small. The Mundia family has donated a building that once housed their family's store. It needs a little work but we're moving forwards with that. So, now 5 days a week, we'll be doing the daily feeding program and education program here! It's all very exciting!

At the church entrance:

THE NEW DIGS!