# Gifts4Orphans — Projects 15 projects since 2018, totalling over $5,905 raised. ## Pathway to Accessibility (Fall 2024, Kazakhstan) - Location: Shchuchinsk, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan - Raised: $1,200 - Paid for: An accessibility ramp over the heating pipe. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/fall-2024-pathway-to-accessibility The Pathway to Accessibility project raised $1,200 to fund the construction of an accessibility ramp, making it easier for disabled children and strollers to navigate the grounds. The ramp was installed over a heating pipe, ensuring safe and easy access for those with mobility challenges. ## Warm Steps for Orphans (Spring 2024, Kazakhstan) - Location: Shchuchinsk, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan - Raised: $1,000 - Paid for: New carpets on the second floor of the orphanage. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/spring-2024-warm-steps-for-orphans The team successfully raised over $1,000, which was used to install new carpets on the second floor of the orphanage, providing a warmer and more comfortable living environment for the children. All funds were transferred directly to the orphanage, ensuring that the project had an immediate and meaningful impact. ## Jewels of Joy (Fall 2023, Kazakhstan) - Location: Shchuchinsk, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan - Raised: $250 - Paid for: Parcels of toys sent to the orphanage. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/fall-2023-jewels-of-joy Through the Jewels of Joy project, handmade jewelry was crafted and sold to raise over $250, which was used to send parcels filled with toys to the orphanage in Kazakhstan. ## Spring of Smiles (Spring 2023, Kazakhstan) - Location: Shchuchinsk, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan - Paid for: Four large boxes of toys, delivered and in use. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/spring-2023-spring-of-smiles In spring 2023, we had a huge project to collect used toys and send them to our orphanage in Kazakhstan! Thanks to our friends at McGinnis Woods Country Day School, we collected A LOT OF toys, packed them in four huge boxes. All the toys have arrived, and the kids are happy to play with them! ## Language Expo at Georgia State University (Fall 2022, Ukraine) - Location: Fundraised at Georgia State University, Dunwoody, Georgia, Ukraine - Raised: $500 - Paid for: Over $500 raised, and new support from the GSU student community. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/fall-2022-gsu-language-expo The Gifts4Orphans team organized a Ukraine awareness and fundraising event at GSU's Language Expo at Dunwoody's Perimeter College campus on November 10, 2022. The event raised more than $500 dollars and brought a lot of support from GSU student community! ## McGinnis Woods Fall Festival (Fall 2022, Ukraine) - Location: Fundraised at McGinnis Woods Country Day School, Alpharetta, Georgia, Ukraine - Raised: $1,215 - Paid for: Humanitarian relief for Ukrainian civilians, sent via the UCCA Georgia Branch. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/fall-2022-mcginnis-woods-fall-festival The Gifts4Orphans team organized a Ukraine fundraising event at McGinnis Woods Country Day School's Fall Festival in October 2022. Together with the Ukraine Congress Committee of America, GA Branch, we raised $1,215 to send as a humanitarian effort to help Ukrainian civilians who suffered from the Russian war. ## International Culture Fest, Atlanta (Summer 2022, Ukraine) - Location: Fundraised in Atlanta, Georgia, Ukraine - Paid for: Awareness raised across the Atlanta community. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/spring-2022-international-culture-fest We collaborated with Ukrainian Congress Committee of America in the Summer 2022 International Culture Fest in Atlanta, GA to spread awareness about Russia-Ukrainian war. ## We Stand with Ukraine (Spring 2022, Ukraine) - Raised: $500 - Paid for: Over $500 to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/spring-2022-we-stand-with-ukraine More than $500 was raised in Spring 2022 and passed to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. ## Fall 2021 Fundraiser (Fall 2021, Kazakhstan) - Location: Shchuchinsk, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/fall-2021-fundraiser Another successful fundraiser for the team! More money raised and sent to the orphanage. ## Fall 2020 Fundraiser (Fall 2020, Russia) - Location: Moscow, Russia - Raised: $310 - Paid for: $310 sent directly to the orphanage. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/fall-2020-fundraiser In Fall 2020, the team managed to collect $310 through a rocking garage sale. All the money was sent to the orphanage in Moscow. ## Spring 2020 Fundraiser (Spring 2020, Russia) - Location: Moscow, Russia - Paid for: Toys, clothing and small electronics. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/spring-2020-fundraiser Another successful drive in spring of 2020! The team collected more toys, clothing, and small electronics to send to the orphanage in Moscow. ## Fall 2019 Fundraiser (Fall 2019, Russia) - Location: Moscow, Russia - Paid for: Lego toys, clothing and small electronics, plus shipping costs. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/fall-2019-fundraiser In Fall 2019, Gifts4Orphans team raised money to pay for shipping and buy requested items: Lego toys, clothing, and small electronics. ## Gifts for Kids in Moscow (Spring 2019, Russia) - Location: Moscow, Russia - Paid for: Books, clothes, toys, small electronics and sweets. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/spring-2019-gifts-for-kids-in-moscow As a current Vice President, Katherine Steckel joined a new Russian orphanage. The team collected books, clothes, toys, small electronics, and sweets to send to our dear friends in the Russian orphanage. ## Fall 2018 Fundraiser (Fall 2018, Kazakhstan) - Location: Shchuchinsk, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan - Raised: $320 - Paid for: Medical supplies and oil-filled heaters. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/fall-2018-fundraiser We raised $320 to support the orphanage in Kazakhstan. The funds were used to purchase vital medical supplies, ensuring the children had access to basic healthcare needs. Additionally, oil-filled heaters were bought to keep the orphanage warm during the colder months, creating a safer and more comfortable environment for the children. ## Spring 2018 Fundraiser (Spring 2018, Kazakhstan) - Location: Shchuchinsk, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan - Raised: $610 - Paid for: A vacuum cleaner, plus diapers, food and clothing. - URL: https://gifts4orphans.org/projects/spring-2018-fundraiser Two successful money drives raised a total of $610 to support the orphanage in Kazakhstan. The first drive collected $200, which was used to purchase a much-needed vacuum cleaner to help maintain a clean living environment for the children. The second drive raised $410, providing essential supplies such as diapers, food, and clothes, ensuring the children's basic needs were met with care and comfort.