ETC Bucks For Books
Providing Textbooks for Children in Rural Uganda
Full Classroom Sponsors: Linda Fisher, Curt & Sandy Damhof, Jack & Phyllis Cunningham, The Vinciquerra Family
½ Classroom Sponsors: Andrew Feinman, Carlos Elguero, Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Netoskie, The Colloton Family
What is ETC Bucks for Books?
ETC Bucks for Books is a fund-raising campaign to help the Engeye Scholars School Support Program. The goal is to purchase basic textbooks, school supplies and make classrooms repairs for schools in rural Uganda. The program was inspired by 16 year old Sara Weinman’s recent visit to Ddegeya village. Sara was able to witness firsthand the desperate need at the local schools near the Engeye Health Clinic. The teachers at these schools are trying to educate their students without textbooks and the most basic school supplies. We believe that Education provides promise and hope for the children and the families of the village. To provide this hope and promise, Engeye Teen Connection Board Members Sara Weinman, Brian Hickey and Greg Hickey have launched a fundraising effort to help the students at these rural schools.
How will the Books be Purchased and Delivered to the School?
Over 700 books have already been personally delivered by ETC board member, 17 year old Brian Hickey during his travels to Uganda in the summer of 2010. Pictures of the delivery of the books and supplies can be found at http://engeyescholars.jalbum.net. Arrangements have been made to deliver additional books and supplies and continue to work to improve the classrooms at the school. ETC Board Member Greg Hickey also plans on visiting in the summer of 2012 to further these goals.
What will my donation buy?
| $25 | 2 textbooks and supplies |
| $50 | 4 textbooks and supplies |
| $75 | 6 textbooks and supplies |
| $100 | 8 textbooks and supplies |
| $250 | Sponsorship of ½ of an classroom* |
| $500 | Sponsorship of an entire classroom* |
| $1000 | Sponsorship of two classrooms* |
* Classroom sponsors will be acknowledged on our website
Is this donation tax-deductible?
Yes, all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Engeye is a 501(c)(3) organization
May I write a check or use my credit card?
Checks are accepted and should be made payable to Engeye Inc., Scholars.They can be mailed to EngeyeScholars at PO Box 11613, Albany, NY 12211-1613. Please include ETC Bucks for Books Donation Form with your mailing.
If you would like to pay with a credit card, we have a Paypal ChipIn donation option available.
Can I make a donation in memory or honor of someone?
Absolutely, with every donation you are provided with an opportunity to provide your name or the name of a special person for whom your donation is “in honor” or “in memory” of. When you make your donation, please specify the name for whom the gift is being given. We will put a book recognition sticker inside of each textbook. You can also complete the Donation Form and mail in your donation.
Can we donate books?
At this time we are focusing our efforts on buying the required Ugandan textbooks in Uganda and we are not shipping donated books to the village. Often the shipping costs exceed the value of the books.
Thank you for your support!
For more Information about our other programs please visit www.engeyescholars.org or www.engeyescholars.org/etc
