To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour . . .
Auguries of Innocence by William Blake
Every student (well, their parents) who attends the COAR school is issued a coupon booklet for 10 monthly payments, ranging (depending on the grade) from $13/month – $25/month, plus the annual enrollment fee ($55-$80).
The scholarship students are tracked with coupons “cancelled” upon good report cards. Above, Reina, in the pink shirt, our sponsorship coordinator, shows off her records for over 100 students that are currently enrolled in our sponsorship program. Also pictured left is a student, and right in the green shirt, a mother, presenting the year-end passing(!) report cards.
Christmas gifts: new teeth and an education
Pictured above is Ricardo, the accountant for the kids who live at COAR. Every month he carries their coupon booklets down to the school office to be “cancelled”. It just so happened that Melissa’s booklet was on top. She passed 2nd grade and is onto more learning next year.
Melissa, pictured smiling, for the first time, with her new teeth. We have to say it: what she got for Christmas is her two front teeth. Thanks to you.
Please picture her smile – under your tree/in your stocking/at the foot of your bed – and in your heart this Christmas, and blessing your New Year – thanks!