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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John P. Wahlig on Thursday, March 8, 2001 - 2:33 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

What things should we be collecting to bring to the orphanage, and how would we find it once we are there?

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By michael gaynor on Thursday, March 8, 2001 - 6:07 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

You can call me at 717-4781 or cell 790 4781 The director will make arrangements to meet you and have the items we are collecting. I if you wish, I can forward her email address to you as well so you can get the answers directly. FYI..the kids are not orphans, but sadly, come from homes where the parents have neglected or abused them.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John P. Wahlig on Friday, March 9, 2001 - 10:31 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Yes, please forward her email to me.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By michael gaynor on Friday, March 9, 2001 - 11:20 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Done

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ann Phelan on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 7:43 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Could someone tell me more about the orphanage, the history, who runs it..

I have lived and worked in the islands and have not heard of any orphanages anywhere. Boys residential schools for behaviorial issues, yes, but not homeless kids..

Hmm

Annie

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glen Reem on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 10:28 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Annie,

If no one comes up before you leave, check w/ gmichael there. I think the facility name is Maria Hopner something.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By michael gaynor on Friday, August 24, 2001 - 8:09 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

It is not an orphanage! It is for kids whose parents are unable or wont care for them as well as some with social problems. The Director, Ria Evers Doktor, would be happy to meet any and all folks who would like to visit.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ann Phelan on Friday, August 24, 2001 - 8:20 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Another curious question but how does a country of 15K support a residential home/school? Do the kids come from other islands? Just curious. Hmm..Do they need a counselor/social worker?

:)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Linda Richter - NetTech on Friday, August 24, 2001 - 10:33 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

All the kids are local. It is more like a group foster home. The government does given some financial support but the rest is made up by donations. Unfortunately, the budget is very, very tight and recently I heard that they might have to cut back in services. The children attend the local public schools.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Robert Deal on Friday, August 24, 2001 - 1:14 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Just noting that the Sister Maria Hoppner Home is only one of many opportunities to help out on the island. The following in copied from the Bonaire Reporter's suggestion of volunteer opportunities. And of course there are more, such as clean-up drives, and contributing to the Klein Bonaire fund.

Bonaire Marine Park Tel. 717-8444
Bonaire Animal Shelter Tel. 717-4989
Donkey Sanctuary Tel. 717-7233
Jong Bonaire (Youth Center) Tel. 717-4303
Sister Maria Hoppner Home (Child Care) Tel. 717-4181 fax 717-2844
Special Olympics Tel./Fax 717-6144

So you can give something back to the place we love to visit.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kelly on Friday, August 24, 2001 - 4:31 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Thanks Bob, good causes all. Let me put in a "plug" for the Animal Shelter. They are the hardest working group of folks I have ever meet. You will find them at every Manager's Party with local crafts for sale. The receipts and any donations go to the shelter for food and their spay and neuter program. Unfortunately when there is not enough to go around, the animals really suffer.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jan Klos on Friday, August 24, 2001 - 6:05 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

My husband always kids around with me as he doesn't think that I would have enought to keep me busy once we retire in a few years to Bonaire.--That is so wrong------ Being an avid animal lover and envolved with local chapters of the Humane Society there will be plenty to keep me busy------Donkey Sanctuary, and The Animal Shelter to name a couple.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Barry Gassert on Saturday, August 25, 2001 - 9:05 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Robert...and everyone...

Please don't forget that Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB) - 717-5074 is always looking for volunteers and assistance, too.

 


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