5pm-9pm, Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet, Minneapolis

Dance to the sounds of two Minnesota legends:

Cuban Jazz Pianist Nachito Herrera

&

Soulful Rock by Alison Scott

Enjoy an event to remember – Latin American delicacies, ethnic drinks, sample wines & drinks from Central & South America

Warm up the dead of winter with

the hottest ticket in town!

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Or call 952-544-1670

Maeva has helped with administrative tasks like organizing class roster and designing ID cards for our Mothers’ Club. She has also worked with Mothers’ Club and our students, organizing activities, offering emotional support to the mothers, and working with the students to foster respect and unity. Maeva also helps prepare and serve breakfast and lunch, and her positive attitude is motivating students to work hard this year.

The staff and students at Scheel Center love having her around and will be sad to see her go later this month.

 

The Dreamer Center dental clinic saw more than 250 patients last week during a very successful volunteer dental drive. Three dental hygenists from Iowa and Nebraska did cleanings, extractions, and other simple procedures on students from both of our schools and some public schools nearby. Thanks to Dana, Beth, and Allison for all of the hardwork. Our kids’ smiles are bright and healthy thanks to their help.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Ramkota Hotel Bismarck, ND

6:00 PM – Midnight

This years event features a live and silent auction with an exciting line up of “Dream” Packages including a trip for 2 to Guatemala.   Enjoy dinner, and dance into the night with local favorite, Joe Friday Band.

Bring a bottle of wine to donate to the instant wine cellar.

Purchase Tickets Now

Purchase Tickets Now:

A Ticket for the Ball $50.00 USD A Table for the Ball $500.00 USD

Event sponsorships available for $1,000, $2,000 or $5,000.

For Sponsorship:

Hero Sponsor $1,000.00 USD Dream Maker Sponsor $2,000.00 USD Change the World Sponsor $5,000.00 USD

For more information about event sponsorship call Kim at The GOD’S CHILD Project at 701-255-7956.

Support the children of The GOD’S CHILD Project by attending the premier annual fundraising event in Bismarck.  See you there!

Since the surgery, Frank’s parents were going without food to purchase the antibiotics needed to treat his infections. His father was working from before dawn until after 10pm each night to earn money for Frank’s medicines, while his mother stayed by his bedside. His parents brought him to several hospitals and public clinics and were turned away each time until one doctor told them about Casa Jackson. It was hard for them to believe that we would try to help Frank at no cost. His father tried to repay us for our kindness by offering to use his carpentry skills to build any items we needed, and offered for his wife to work as our maid. Both were grateful and overwhelmed to realize that the care we provided truly came at no cost to them.

Frank’s mother is staying with him at Casa Jackson while his father works and cares for Frank’s 13-year-old sister. Because of the complex and confusing nature of Frank’s situation, it’s hard to say what the outcome will be. We are in the process of scheduling the tests and visits with specialists Frank will need to have a chance at recovering. As with all of our vulnerable patients, please keep this extraordinary young boy in your thoughts and prayers.

UPDATE: Shortly after this was written, Frank suffered a series of large seizures in the middle of the night and was rushed to a near-by national hospital. Tests revealed that Frank had a large brain tumor. Casa Jackson staff used their connections to arrange an appointment with a well-known neurologist in Guatemala City, to find out if the tumor was operable and if Frank could survive long enough to be strong enough for the surgery. Shortly after returning home from that appointment, Frank passed away in his home. He was surrounded by his loving family in his last minutes, and Casa Jackson staff is now helping the family make arrangements. We share their profound grief but also their hope that Frank is at peace and no longer in pain.