Make Something Special Happen - Update

Hello, and greetings again from Boston! 

I first want to thank those who have already donated to bring us already to $970 in the fundraiser to make something special happen in Ecuador. I always write that I'm humbled and amazed by people's generosity, and it's always true. We're on our way to reach the $3,000 goal - thank you so much, it makes a huge difference! Everyone can still give through the GoFundMe platform here, or by PayPal or Venmo. Please come and and check it out - everything helps, including your prayers and sharing the GoFundMe site with others.

I’m heading to Ecuador in these days, so I’ll have more updates as things develop. I’ll continue to share on the fundraiser page - click on the “See all the details” button below.

This year is a larger fundraiser than usual, so I’m hoping to invite more people to participate. Please consider sharing the news with others who you think might be interested!

Thank you all again very much, and I hope you feel like you are a part of the communal experience of giving and receiving.

-Jerome

NOTE: You are not required to tip GoFundMe. GoFundMe defaults to adding a 15% tip during donation payment. This is optional, and on top of the 2.9%+$0.30 of your donation that they already charge. You don’t have to tip anything, and you can change this tip to $0 by dragging the slider on the page all the way to the left.

NOTE: Using GoFundMe saves me time and energy that I can then give to principle activities. GoFundMe provides behind the scenes organization that I would have to do myself if everyone donated individually, taking my time and effort away from my principle activities. Please consider the GoFundMe fee a replacement for paying someone to manage the fundraiser.

NOTE: You can make a free transfer outside of GoFundMe. If you have PayPal (jeromeekiley@gmail.com) or Venmo (@Jerome-Kiley-1) in the US, these methods are free transfers. You can send me a personal gift, and I will add your anonymous gift to the GoFundMe’s fundraiser list of donations. However, you won’t receive the updates I post on GoFundMe.

Thank you for considering us!

Make Something Special Happen

I just launched a fundraiser to raise $3000 for a family and a community in Ecuador.

You’re invited to share with us in making something special happen for my close friends in Ecuador this summer. Please come by and check it out:

NOTE: You are not required to tip GoFundMe. GoFundMe defaults to adding a 15% tip during donation payment. This is optional, and on top of the 2.9%+$0.30 of your donation that they already charge. You don’t have to tip anything, and you can change this tip to $0 by dragging the slider on the page all the way to the left.

NOTE: Using GoFundMe saves me time and energy that I can then give to principle activities. GoFundMe provides behind the scenes organization that I would have to do myself if everyone donated individually, taking my time and effort away from my principle activities. Please consider the GoFundMe fee a replacement for paying someone to manage the fundraiser.

NOTE: You can make a free transfer outside of GoFundMe. If you have PayPal (jeromeekiley@gmail.com) or Venmo (@Jerome-Kiley-1) in the US, these methods are free transfers. You can send me a personal gift, and I will add your anonymous gift to the GoFundMe’s fundraiser list of donations. However, you won’t receive the updates I post on GoFundMe.

Thank you for considering us!

Bring God Close at Christmas - Update

Hi everyone, 

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to the fundraiser in many ways, including sharing it with others. That always makes such a big difference and is so much appreciated, so please feel free to share with anyone you think might want to participate in the act of community.

 We're already up to $520 of the $700 goal! I'm always impressed by people's generosity, so thank you to everyone who has given a gift!

I've already sent $150 to the daycare in Magdalena, and they have their Christmas program tomorrow.  The next $350, which we already have gifted, goes to the family of Zoe Ortiz. I'll send that along as soon as it clears the bank. Meanwhile, the final $200 will go to the church.

 I'll include more updates as they come!

In the meantime, please consider if you know anyone who might want to make a small monthly donation to the Ortiz family, to support the constant care of Zoe.

Thank you all again very much, and I hope you feel like you are a part of the communal experience of giving and receiving.

-Jerome

NOTE: You are not required to tip GoFundMe. GoFundMe defaults to adding a 15% tip during donation payment. This is optional, and on top of the 2.9%+$0.30 of your donation that they already charge. You don’t have to tip anything, and you can change this tip to $0 by dragging the slider on the page all the way to the left.

NOTE: Using GoFundMe saves me time and energy that I can then give to principle activities. GoFundMe provides behind the scenes organization that I would have to do myself if everyone donated individually, taking my time and effort away from my principle activities. Please consider the GoFundMe fee a replacement for paying someone to manage the fundraiser.

NOTE: You can make a free transfer outside of GoFundMe. If you have PayPal (jeromeekiley@gmail.com) or Venmo (@Jerome-Kiley-1) in the US, these methods are free transfers. You can send me a personal gift, and I will add your anonymous gift to the GoFundMe’s fundraiser list of donations. However, you won’t receive the updates I post on GoFundMe.

Thank you for considering us!

Bring God Close at Christmas

I just launched a fundraiser to raise $700 for some people and communities in Ecuador.

You’re invited to share with us in bringing the closeness of God to my close friends in Ecuador during this Christmas season, when God became one of us. Please come by and check it out:

NOTE: You are not required to tip GoFundMe. GoFundMe defaults to adding a 15% tip during donation payment. This is optional, and on top of the 2.9%+$0.30 of your donation that they already charge. You don’t have to tip anything, and you can change this tip to $0 by dragging the slider on the page all the way to the left.

NOTE: Using GoFundMe saves me time and energy that I can then give to principle activities. GoFundMe provides behind the scenes organization that I would have to do myself if everyone donated individually, taking my time and effort away from my principle activities. Please consider the GoFundMe fee a replacement for paying someone to manage the fundraiser.

NOTE: You can make a free transfer outside of GoFundMe. If you have PayPal (jeromeekiley@gmail.com) or Venmo (@Jerome-Kiley-1) in the US, these methods are free transfers. You can send me a personal gift, and I will add your anonymous gift to the GoFundMe’s fundraiser list of donations. However, you won’t receive the updates I post on GoFundMe.

Thank you for considering us!