Promoting better nutrition, education and foundational opportunities for vulnerable children and widows of East Africa through the lens of the Christian gospel. We aim to connect people and resources from vast distances with an ultimate goal to improve the lives of the oppressed and forgotten.
A monthly gift of $39 can make a direct impact, providing school supplies, meals, medical care and mentorship to a child or older student in need.
Every couple of years, the Kenyan Ministry of Education swings by unannounced to inspect our school and orphanage compound, comb through documents, and grill teachers and staff. Being a nurse, it reminds me a lot of the internal panic hospital staff feel when the Joint Commission rolls up (you know, the people who can literally shut a hospital down). We held our breath... and the final report was outstanding! They were thrilled with all the new buildings, the mural art making the compound so vibrant, the large outfitted kitchen for our nutrition program, and so much more. In fact, they said they rarely see private schools in such great shape. On top of that, they were floored by our Child Protection Policy, which we adapted from UNICEF standards. It’s a comprehensive safeguarding policy that every staff member and volunteer must review and sign off on annually. This glowing report came just in time, as we recently signed a lease for a large piece of property adjacent to our compound to use as a sports field (and with the right funding down the road, we hope to purchase it!). We thank God for all of this progress, and for the women and children whose lives are being changed every single day. This is all made possible because of you. You receive these emails because at one point you decided to partner with us through a sponsorship or a one-time gift. That doesn't go lightly with us. You are a vital member of the Kenya Now family. Event Registration Update! Speaking of moving forward, here is our current attendance count for our upcoming concert and W4KN walkathons across New Jersey, Maine, and New Hampshire: W4KN NJ: 3 W4KN ME: 2 La Claires Concert: 3 Hey, now that’s progress—we only had 1 person for each event last week! Now, if you are anything like me, you might naturally push everything off until the last minute. I like to keep life fluid! Heck, I barely know what I’m doing two days from now. But let's make an exception here... you know, for the kids! We want to see you there. We want to walk with you. We want to get to know you. Will you sign up today? This isn't just a walk—it's energy spent for real change. Sign Up
Our original schoolhouse—made of mud, clay, rocks, and sticks—has collapsed because of the harsh environment and elements. This schoolhouse represented the origins of our partnership with Abundant Mercy of Jesus Ministry. Starting with just a handful of students, we have now grown to over 160! With growth naturally comes restructuring. We can always try to keep things the way they were, but ultimately, if we want to make a big change, we’re gonna have to accept changes that we don’t anticipate. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this ministry grow to have such a huge impact on the children and widows that we serve in Kenya. Upcoming Summer Events! We have some exciting events lined up, from live acoustic concerts to multi-state walk-a-thons and summer festivals. All of these benefit our organization tremendously, and we hope to see you at one (or two!). Please view the latest events HERE. The LaClaires Bluegrass Concert I am personally so excited for this one! Tickets are cheap and the music is going to be amazing. Will we see you there? When: August 15th Where: Awaken Great Bay Church (Dover, NH) Tickets: The LaClaires View this week’s update video on YouTube.
We've been raising funding over the month of May to put on June's food distribution event. Out of the 16 supporters who donated, we were able to raise $5,000, and that fed over 3,500 people this week! View photos and videos in this Google album! Think of the possibilities if we keep spreading the word to gain even more supporters. The lives we could bless during these times of increased economic hardships are innumerable! Huge shout-out to those who made this event possible, it couldn't have come at a better time. We might be doing an additional food distribution sometime in the fall if this crisis worsens, so keep an eye out for any new distribution campaigns! The kindergarten class of American Christian School in northern New Jersey raised a whopping $8,300 to go towards building our school nursing clinic! Our total goal is $15,000, so we still have a ways to go. Help us close the gap by donating toward this important project! Thank you to the little guys for putting in so much hard work. You rocked it! Robin, one of our dedicated supporters, has been fundraising in hopes of putting a young student through university. The student's name is Stella, and I am extremely pleased to say that Robin has met her goal! Stella is now set up with a new computer, rent, and a food budget, and her tuition has been fully paid. She will be studying agriculture, which is perfect for the area of Kenya that she lives in! Robin, thank you for showing your compassion and dedication to the Kenya Now Organization. God is good! We have a young student who has been admitted to the hospital for a sickle cell crisis. Hosea, along with all of our other children, are completely covered with our Healthy Child Program allowing us to provide medical care when it’s needed most. Please be praying for him as he recovers. You can view his profile here. Our healthy child fund is always in need of being recharged. Please consider providing a gift of health today. 🗓️ Calendar Alert: February 2027 Team Trip! Are you interested in joining us on our February 2027 team trip? It may seem far off in the future, but our orientation is happening soon! When: Sunday, June 14th at 12:30 PM Where (In-Person): Awaken Great Bay Church in Dover, NH Where (Virtual): Online via Zoom/Stream. Video call link: https://meet.google.com/otv-dthi-itm Please find more info and RSVP for both in-person and virtual attendance here. This meeting is highly recommended for anyone who is interested. Trip seats fill up very quickly! Kara and I feel so blessed to have such a dedicated family of supporters and prayer warriors. God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good! Have a wonderful weekend! Mungu Akubariki ("God bless" in Swahili)
