The girls

for security and confidentiality we can't photograph the girls' faces, but these are a few of them working on projects.

HOme saFe

Fortunately I arrived home safely a week ago. My sister (& brother) cooked an amazing dinner for me upon my arrival. BBQ steak, salad, rosemary potatoes, what more could I want. It's been a good week home. Lots to do, but time to rest as well. Thank you for all your love, support, encouragement, & prayers.

WrApPing it uP

Wednesday was the last day at one of the homes. It was a good time with the girls. I felt I was able to "pass the baton" ...that they have learned a lot and will be able to continue on their own now.

We are still trying to get some business accomplished here. Business cards, signs and brochures printed, bags, tags made...Every item is an ordeal. I keep telling Steph it's going to be a miracle if we actually get them completed. So we're heading to the printers this morning. We've been there everyday this week. They have ensured that they take one day to print and yesterday when we visited he said he'd need a week which means they won't be complete by the time I leave. !!!! Typical business in India. ---frustrating---

Please pray for the production and completion of these items.

THANKS!

Post Office

So I finally made it to the post office yesterday with Sunita. (I know...I'll get home before the postcards even reach the US...) so we walk in and people are sitting behind the counter working. I show the guy my postcards and he calls to the back. A woman walks out, I hand her the cards and we follow her to the back to a room with a few desks where papers are strewn everywhere and people are snacking on some peanuts. She threw the cards down on a desk and nodded to us. I looked at Sue and she motioned to walk out. I said, "Do you think they'll get there?" she nodded. It was after 5:00 and I guess the delivery for the day had already gone out. We walked away as I wondered and hoped my postcards wouldn't fall behind her desk. If you don't get a postcard from me, that's where yours is. (Rob, I still need your new address.)

Sale: Orange, California

Our next sale will be at The Dragonfly in Orange, California
on Sunday, September 7th 11:00am-4:00pm.

www.dragonflyshopsandgardens.com

260 North Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866
Telephone: 714-289-4689


Thanks to isanctuary representative, Norma Pollaro. This would not be possible without you.

Vocational Training Center

We have been praying for a vocational training center, a place where the girls could come and learn different skills at the professional level. This would create independence and help with the girls' transition; providing a daily routine of school or work that they must attend. It's a challenge traveling to the homes, carrying all the supplies needed, etc. Today we have just returned from our long Wednesday. We leave the house at 6:50am, travel by taxi and train until we finally reach the home at 9am to start classes. Makes for a really long day.

Recently we met with a partner organization that is local here in Mumbai. They've been established for 25 years and have a beautiful facility. As a teacher walking in and seeing the programs that were taking place I was really impressed. They have invited us to be part of the training for their girls in their aftercare program. This would allow us to work with girls from several different homes, and employ our current girls with apprenticeship opportunities. Much needs to be arranged before this is established, but it's an exciting development.

Oakland Sale

Thanks to the Northern California isanctuary representatives: Amber, Carla, & Jennifer the Oakland sale at the beginning of the month was a huge success. They sold the majority of the inventory and were able to share about isanctuary at the Laurel Street Faire. THANK YOU Ladies!