Where to Find Angels & Where to Donate Jewellery

Here are some opportunities to find angels in Victoria in the next few weeks:

• Curves Oak Bay and Curves View Royal will be selling angels for the Christmas Season.
• Shops carrying a small supply of angels all year are listed on our website.

If you have any extra costume jewellery or fancy buttons that you would like to donate, we can put them to good use as Angel decorations.
Drop them off at

James Bay Community Project
547 Michigan Ave, Victoria

or email us for other drop-off locations.

Fabric

Here is a rare opportunity. We don't usually ask for fabric but now we are in need.

We have had a busy season and our supplies of suitable patterned fabrics is running low. If you think you have something suitable please go through the check list below.

It is really helpful if you assist in sorting the material before we get it. Remember, our volunteers will be handling these materials in their own homes and space is limited.

Fabric Check List for Angels

• brightly coloured
• patterned
• ethnic look preferred
• real African fabric always needed
• many quilting fabrics are excellent, batik look, Bali patterns
• non-fraying (cut an edge and try to fray it)
• maximum amount: 1 yard of each piece

Please: no clothing, no lace

If you have something suitable or have friends who would be interested in donating, contact africanaidsangels@gmail.com for delivery directions.

Notes from Pender Island

We have lost the queen-pin of our angel-making for the time being. Rosemary is recovering in hospital from a sudden illness. The dedicated group of angel-makers has risen to this reality and is helping to carry Rosemary's current ideas to fruition. You may have noticed the beautiful display in the Driftwood Centre window in November, carried out mostly by Barb Chester and Janice Erno. Thanks to everyone for carrying the torch!
On December 5th these women and others will be selling the angels at the Christmas Sale at the Anglican Hall from 10am to 3pm. And the angels will be at the usual outlets, Talisman and Sladen's. We also have gift cards, if you would like to make a larger donation in someone's name, as a gift. Call Mary at 6431, if you are interested in this. These little angels make a lovely gift at Christmas time.
Mary R.

Seeds for Malawi - November

Latest newlsetter of Saltspring Island's Seeds for Malawi.

Click on the image to enlarge it.

Zambia Annual Report

We have received the overall 2008 Annual Report from the programs we support in Zambia at the Makeni Ecumenical Centre.

The St. Nicholas Orphanage is part of a larger operation with many facets. We also support the Resettlement Program. To see the full 20-page report, click here.

You may read a 2.5 page extract below about the Orphanage. Click on the images to enlarge them.

Angel Open House

Once again, the Angel Open House has proved to be a very successful event.

Thanks to everyone who contributed in all the many ways, big and small.

This one day has raised enough to impact over 30 persons for one year in the form of hospice support, Aids counselling, seeds and fertilizer, school fees, and orphanage care.

It is a wonderful way to start off the season of Angel events. Check the calendar for the events of the next few weeks.

Donating Jewellery

If you have any extra costume jewellery or fancy buttons that you would like to donate, we can put them to good use as Angel decorations.

Drop them off at
James Bay Community Project
547 Michigan Ave, Victoria

or email us for other drop-off locations.

Parksville-Qualicum Kairos Group

Congratulations to the dedicated angel-makers of the
Parksville-Qualicum Kairos group
for a highly successful bazaar on October 31.