GIVE
Missions 1 - 3 may be funded using the Give Dropdown Menu. You may learn more about Missions 4 - 10 and donate any amount by clicking the photo or the link in the descriptions below.
Mission 1 School Uniform & Shoes $150 Each
Rex | We funded 44 of the 47 school uniforms on November 15th: the night of our gala! Incredible. Rex is one of only three who did not get funded. We would love to help Rex join the others. Anyone who funds this will receive a personalized thank-you from the child to a person-of-your-choosing. Do the children like to do these thank-you videos? Yes. It gives them a chance to thank the person who uplifted them. Thank you for giving this child a fighting chance. Use the dropdown menu on this page.
Mission 2 School Uniform & Shoes $150 Each
Siphenathi | Please see Mission 1 for details. Use the dropdown menu on this page.
Mission 3 School Uniform & Shoes $150 Each
Zusakhe | Please see Mission 1 for details. Use the dropdown menu on this page.
Mission 4 Blazers to Motivate Top-performing Students $100 Each
The blazers these learners (and their principal) are requesting mean the world to the South African students and their teachers. They are a way to honor hard work at the same time that they motivate others to reach those same levels. Please consider donating to this project. It will uplift those who are succeeding against all odds, and it will urge others to do the same. Click here to donate any amount.
Mission 5 New Whiteboards for Every Classroom $100 Each
The old blackboards have got to go! The educators deserve better, the students deserve better, and when we consider the students with poor eyesight who struggle to read under the best conditions, it is clear that these must be replaced. Please consider donating any amount to this game-changing initiative. Click here to donate any amount.
Mission 6 Paint a School Bathroom for $249
On our last visit, we worked with the community to encourage them to see things that could be better and then to ask for assistance. Our first stop was at the restrooms, which are in need of an aesthetic overhaul! Will you help us uplift the community and restore some dignity by contributing to this cause? While teaching and learning are what truly matter in a school, self-esteem and pride also matter. You can help us multiply both of those with this project. Click here to donate any amount.
Mission 7 Buy an Overhead Projector for $299
We are posting this bluetooth Acer Overhead Projector project to continue to bring Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School the twenty-first century technology it needs and craves. A projector will provide a vital complement to the whiteboards we already installed in this classroom and will allow the teacher to access the Internet and the wealth of academic resources that only the Internet can provide. Thank you for your consideration of this need. Click here to donate any amount.
Mission 8 Paint a School Kitchen for $375
We asked Principal Lolwana to share with us 10 areas of her school that need some modest updates, and #1 is a small restoration of the school kitchen. Painted years ago, the kitchen needs exterior painting to restore its brightness and to spark joy. Please help us reward Vusumzi for its remarkable growth over the years by bringing dignity to the kitchen staff, the children, and the educators at Vusumzi Primary School. Click here to donate any amount.
Mission 9 Buy Netball Uniforms for the Girls’ Team $599
Currently, the younger netball athletes are forced to wear their school uniforms when they enter tournaments, and it appears that they are the only team not properly dressed. Not only is this not good for the girls' self-esteem, but it is also not good for their performance. Will you please help these girls and their teammates get the uniforms they deserve and help them level the playing field with others who compete? Click here to donate any amount.
Mission 10 Paint the Entire Academic Centre for $950
We are seeking to fund the painting restoration of the Universal Promise Academic Centre that was completed in 2018. We now just need some exterior painting to restore its brightness and to spark joy. Please help us reward Vusumzi for its remarkable growth over the years by bringing dignity to the children, the educators, and the entire Vusumzi Primary School community. Thank you. Click here to donate any amount.
GIVE & RECEIVE
Items 1 - 10 may be purchased using the Give & Receive Dropdown Menu. Once you buy, we will make a plan to get the item to you as soon as possible. Shipping costs may apply, and some items cannot be shipped.
Item 1 Buy-It-Now $45
The AWAY SLEEP MASK (with a leather Ubuntu tag) features a molded interior shape that gives your eyes plenty of room. It includes a hidden pocket for easy ear plug storage and folds into itself for easy packing. The fabric uses 37.5® thermoregulating technology to personalize climate control. Let us know your color preference (black or blue) by emailing us here, but if we run out of your preferred color, we will send you the other. Keep that in mind when you buy. The price includes shipping in the USA.
Item 2 Buy-It-Now $350
This SOLO STOVE Ranger Backyard Fire Pit Bundle includes a stand, lid, shield, and shelter. The stand protects the surfaces you love wherever you take your flames. The lid may be placed over a cooled fire to keep the ash contained or used as protection from the elements. The shield keeps embers from escaping. The shelter is a weather-resilient cover. If local pick-up is not possible, the buyer will incur all shipping costs.
Item 3 Buy-It-Now $250
BLITHEWOLD MANOR, a 33-acre summer estate significant in American history as an authentic example of the Country Place Era, donated a two-person yearly membership, a handmade pottery-style mug, loose tea with custom strainer, and a custom print glass cheese board with the signature Breakfast Porch tile. If local pick-up is not possible, the buyer will incur all shipping costs.
Item 4 Buy-It-Now $150
COFFEE HEAVEN, ANYONE? How about a No Vacancy Coffee Co trucker hat plus a t-shirt plus a bag of coffee beans? Then a Nitro Bar hat, bag of coffee beans, and a gift card valued at $50? Then two Yeti + UP coffee mugs that will keep your coffee hot for hours? If local pick-up is not possible, the buyer will incur all shipping costs.
Item 5 Buy-It-Now $250
NEWPORT COUNTY YMCA is offering a full-week experience at the Ultimate Summer Camp! “Our well-trained staff guides your child through an array of fun activities, games, and sports, enhancing skills and self-esteem. Camp philosophy encourages diverse recreational engagement, fostering new talents, friendships, and explorations in a secure and enjoyable setting.” This offer is good until September 2026.
Item 6 Buy-It-Now $300
Interested in a 60-minute TIMELESS PHOTOSHOOT? Hailey Gablinske has established an impressive niche for herself shooting couples, events, families, individuals, pets, or “whatever you’re thinkin!” You will receive 40-60+ hand-edited, high-resolution photos, an online gallery with unlimited downloads, and a no-pressure experience. The photoshoot must take place in Rhode Island before November 15, 2026.
Item 7 Buy-It-Now $350
HotHaus Interiors offers a two-hour INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTATION with the lead designer to map out how to transform your space. This experience will give you tailored design guidance, recommendations for finishes and furnishings, and solutions to bring your vision to life. The in-person (not virtual) consultation must take place in Rhode Island before November 15, 2026
Item 8 Buy-It-Now $150
This RAFFIA RUNNER measures roughly 12’ long” x 20” wide, and would definitely be a conversation-starter, which may lead you to share that your purchase helped educate 10,000 children! Please support Green Market artisan Peter and his family by scooping this UP today. The price includes shipping in the USA.
Item 9 Buy-It-Now $75
This SHWESHWE DRESS would be a fun addition to any wardrobe. The dimensions are 7” from the neck to the waist, 24.5” from the waist to the bottom, and 15” across the waist. Check out the special features on the sleeves and hem. There is also a nice bow in the back that could be tied in the front. The price includes shipping in the USA.
Item 10 Buy-It-Now $45
This BEADED & WIRE NECKLACE is handcrafted by Funeka, a South African friend, who is crafting to support herself and help care for scores of young people in the community. Purchasing this necklace would buoy Funeka’s spirits and validate the good work she is doing in the community. The price includes shipping in the USA.