Giving Tuesday Fundraiser

The 2023 holiday season is upon us, and I feel so fortunate to be able to look back over the past year and marvel at the ministry opportunities that have been afforded to us.  It is a blessing to invest in the lives of people in our community here in Jacksonville and Zambia, Africa.  As many of you know, my volunteers and I have invested multiple hundreds of hours in sweat equity to develop our property in Interlachen, Florida.  We have tentatively scheduled the groundbreaking ceremony for our 9500+ square foot group living facility for foster girls that have aged out of the system for Saturday, April 27th.  While it is exciting to see progress made on the actual building, we need to have a consistent stream of income to cover the expenses that will come with keeping such a large facility maintained while providing on-site employment opportunities for the young women that live at the facility. 

For the past 18 months we have labored in our 20,000 square foot garden clearing the land, amending the soil, pulling weeds, eradicating pests, and testing plant cultivars to see how well they will adapt to the Interlachen micro-climate.  The process has been tedious, but I’ve learned so much.   On January 15th  our current garden will be expanded an additional 56,000 square feet.  This new clearing of the property will be designated for an organic orchard and vegetable garden.  Lord willing, the “NorthPointe Acres Farmstand” will become operational this coming Spring, and we will reap huge profits from the sale of our fruits, vegetables, honey, and botanical gifts.

 To make this project a reality we need to raise $16,500 by December 31st. The funds will be allocated as follows:

 

1.       $7500 – land clearing, raking, and leveling for 1.3 acres

2.       $8000 – installation of 1.5 hp submersible well pump system

3.       $1000 – plants & soil amendments (my soil is so poor it’s like beach sand ☺)

CHOOSE ANY OF THESE DONATION METHODS:
Check: make checks payable to Sisterhood Of Servants and mail to PO Box 441713 | Jacksonville, FL 32222
CashApp:  Sisterhood Of Servants $picproject

Venmo:  Phylicia Perry @picproject

RAFFLE CONTEST

We wanted to do something different this year with our end of the year fundraiser.  So, to say thank you, we are incorporating a raffle of some original artwork gifted to us by local artist, Cecelia Munger, and a very special item of jewelry that was given to us by an anonymous benefactor.  Any of these items would make wonderful gifts this holiday season.  The details are listed under each item with a minimum donation amount to have your name entered to win.  When you make your tax-deductible donation, simply indicate which item you’d like to designate your raffle ticket.  The winners will be announced on Saturday, December 16th. 

14 kt. white gold diamond ring with 1/2 carat round brilliant center stone and 20 round brilliant cut accent diamonds weighing approx. .51 carats. Insurance replacement estimate: $3,499.00. Certificate of authenticity included. Minimum donation – $250

#1. “Multnomah Falls” 16×20 inch stretched canvas painted in acrylics and sprayed with acrylic sealer. Set in 20×24 inch open, ornate double inlay frame. Minimum donation – $200

#2 “Ocean Cottage” 16×20 inch stretched canvas. Painted in acrylics and sprayed with acrylic sealer. Set in 20×24 inch open wood frame. Minimum donation – $100

 

#3 “The Heron” 11×14 on canvas panel. Painted in acrylics and sprayed with acrylic sealer. Set in single, off white mat and finished in 18×22 inch black wood frame. Minimum donation $50.

#4 “I Told You We Should’ve Gone South” is 8×10 on canvas panel. Painted in acrylics and sprayed with acrylic sealer. Set in double matt and finished inside a 12×16 inch white wood frame. Minimum donation $50

#5 “Tufted Titmouse & Tulips” is on 9×12 canvas panel. Painted in acrylics and sprayed with acrylic sealer. Double matted and finished in a 14×18 inch black wood frame. Minimum donation $50

#6 “Autumn Tractor” is 11×14 on canvas panel. Painted in acrylics and sprayed with acrylic sealer. Single mat and finished in a 14×18 inch black wood frame. Minimum donation $50

 

#7 “Geese Flying South” is on 11×14 canvas panel. Painted in acrylics and sprayed with acrylic sealer. Single, off white mat and finished in 18×22 inch brown wood frame. Minimum donation $50.