Dear friends of Aziza’s Place,
The start of a new year gives us time to reflect on the events and changes of the previous twelve months experienced by everyone associated with Aziza’s Place and our efforts to provide a small group of very special children and their families the guidance, assistance and love with which to achieve their modest dreams.
Looking back on 2010, we are proud and delighted to report that Aziza’s Place has made great strides: the resident children have made enormous progress in their physical, emotional and educational development and now conduct themselves with an air of confidence that was previously missing; with a small amount of financial assistance and plenty of guidance, some of their families have been able to improve their financial and employment prospects; and, the transition to a Khmer-led management team has provided permanent staff members a dose of an increased sense of security while the introduction of various new programs allow them the opportunity to enhance their skills and pursue areas of interest outside of the center. Finally, the Aziza’s Place family of friends and supporters continues to grow as evidenced by the constant stream of visitors and steady flow of volunteers many of whom return for visits while others commit to staying longer as staff members.
Much of this progress and success is directly attributable to you….the friends, supporters and family of friends of Aziza’s Place. For your continuing financial support as well the support of your time, we are eternally grateful. Thank You from all of us at Aziza’s Place for making 2010 a veritable success!!
The start of a new year gives us time to reflect on the events and changes of the previous twelve months experienced by everyone associated with Aziza’s Place and our efforts to provide a small group of very special children and their families the guidance, assistance and love with which to achieve their modest dreams.
Looking back on 2010, we are proud and delighted to report that Aziza’s Place has made great strides: the resident children have made enormous progress in their physical, emotional and educational development and now conduct themselves with an air of confidence that was previously missing; with a small amount of financial assistance and plenty of guidance, some of their families have been able to improve their financial and employment prospects; and, the transition to a Khmer-led management team has provided permanent staff members a dose of an increased sense of security while the introduction of various new programs allow them the opportunity to enhance their skills and pursue areas of interest outside of the center. Finally, the Aziza’s Place family of friends and supporters continues to grow as evidenced by the constant stream of visitors and steady flow of volunteers many of whom return for visits while others commit to staying longer as staff members.
Much of this progress and success is directly attributable to you….the friends, supporters and family of friends of Aziza’s Place. For your continuing financial support as well the support of your time, we are eternally grateful. Thank You from all of us at Aziza’s Place for making 2010 a veritable success!!
Amjad Ghori
Co-Founder, Aziza’s Place
Co-Founder, Aziza’s Place
In this Courtyard we reflect on some of our highlights and achievements in 2010 and we introduce a new staff member, Vong Bopha, who joined us in December as Director of Finance and Administration. We would also like to highlight the generous donation received from the Staff and Charities Committee of Credit Agricole – Corporate and Investment Bank (London Branch) and the first-time visit of the leaders of Mothers Against Poverty (“MAP”), a long-standing and devoted supporter/Partner of Aziza’s Place.
At the start of 2011, we gladly welcomed back former volunteers Lani Warsh and Janice Juszczak, the former coming back to join the Staff as the Coordinator of Programs while the latter visited for a short two-week trip to spend time with the resident children. We extend a warm welcome to new volunteer Leila Antakly, who will be with us for the next three months, as we a huge Thank You to Hayley Carter who brought great insight and support to all of us during her time at AP as a volunteer.
As the first issue of the Courtyard for 2011, we wish you all the very best for 2011 and look forward to bringing you news of Aziza’s Place throughout the course of the year.
At the start of 2011, we gladly welcomed back former volunteers Lani Warsh and Janice Juszczak, the former coming back to join the Staff as the Coordinator of Programs while the latter visited for a short two-week trip to spend time with the resident children. We extend a warm welcome to new volunteer Leila Antakly, who will be with us for the next three months, as we a huge Thank You to Hayley Carter who brought great insight and support to all of us during her time at AP as a volunteer.
As the first issue of the Courtyard for 2011, we wish you all the very best for 2011 and look forward to bringing you news of Aziza’s Place throughout the course of the year.
With Much Gratitude,
The AP team
The AP team
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Thankyou to our supporters who generously gave to Aziza's Place in December 2010 and January:
Thankyou to our supporters who generously gave to Aziza's Place in December 2010 and January:
Kaylie Wallace and her sorority 'Pi Bheta Phi' who organised a fundraiser at the University of Virginia • Raquel Martin • Karen Alexander • Stephanie McMahon • Tony Morrow • Vicki Jurist • Narendra Bhatia • Limon Shur • Joel Allen • Ken Borg • Mike Brennan
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