We were honored to introduce Little Dresses for Africa at the Greek Philoptochos National Convention in Westland, MI. What a warm reception we received. Thank you, Eleni for the invitation. I look forward to many good things!
LDFA Debuts on “Sewing With Nancy”
Look for even more excitement with Little Dresses for Africa on December 20th and December 27th as they are featured on “Sewing With Nancy”. We were excited to be interviewed in Madison, Wisconsin by the Producer and gracious host of the show, Nancy Zieman, who featured our little dresses in “Nancy’s Corner”. “Nancy’s Corner” is a segment of the show that highlights ways to help others with your talent of sewing. “Sewing With Nancy” has been co-produced by Wisconsin Public Television and SWN Productions for 26 years and is the premiere Sewing Show on Public Television. We are excited and honored to be part of this excellent way to spread the word and get more people involved as we all join together to offer relief to the children of Africa with our little dresses and associated projects.
Rachel and Nancy Zieman in "Nancy's Corner"
Make-up artist, Vickey Fischer puts the final touches on Rachel before the taping
On the set
Behind the scenes
Rachel & best friend, Donna
Beautiful Wisconsin
Tranquility
Wisconsin
Sending Hope Dinner Dance a Great Success!
Thanks to everyone for the overwhelming support of the “Sending Hope Dinner Dance and Live Auction” on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Our auctioneer, Tim Ryan, did a great job in reminding each of us why we were there and the results were outstanding. There will be many dresses sent as a result of every one’s generosity. Special thanks to Tim and of course the entire work crew that made it such a great night. The items donated were wonderful and it looked like everyone left with great memories and wonderful “prizes”.
Awesome items from generous donors brought high bids!
Also, big thanks to our sponsors. Please honor their generosity by doing business with them whenever possible. Also, check out the pictures from the evening. The money raised will be used for shipping materials and costs to get the dresses directly to the children. If you know of a christian organization that would like to be considered for some dresses, please have them contact me.
Thanks to all! Love and gratitude, Rachel
Auctioneer Tim Ryan
Sisters, Jenny, Rachel and Barbara
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- Rachel’s kids, Beau and Casey
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- Rod, Casey and Beau
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- Casey and Cam
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- Barbara and Viki
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- No, she doesn’t come with the Jersey
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- Char from Florida donates the babies
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- Auctioneer Tim Ryan
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- Michael Beau and his dad
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- Rachel and Tim go through the line up
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- Michelle Magee and Barbara
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- Sending Hope Safari Style!
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- Viki and Erika at registration
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- Sisters, Jenny, Rachel and Barbara
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- Joann, Kathy, Marie and Annette- Rochester, Michigan
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- Casey and her daddy take a break to enjoy the dance
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- Detroit Shock Rick Mahorn and Anne Lozon support LDFA
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- Anytime Fitness Sponsor, Mike O’Neill and Jerry Adams, Melber KY
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- Our own “Vanna White” takes a break with Mike O’Neill
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- Awesome items from generous donors brought top bids!
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- Awesome items from generous donors brought high bids!
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- Auctioneer Tim Ryan
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- Sisters, Jenny, Rachel and Barbara
World of Talent Variety Show
Our first major fund raiser was at the Trenton Village Theater in Trenton, Michigan November 2007. Our talented volunteers played to a full house. Our goal for the evening was to raise $6,000 to help pay for the container project under the direction of Bill Richards of Hope Endeavors. With the help of gracious sponsors and a receptive crowd we raised an EXACT $6,000! Not a penny more or a penny less. As our preacher friend put it, “It is so cool when God puts his signature on something!”
- Program Finale
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- African Queen Conne working concessions
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- Michael Beau contributes a song
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- Jazz Dancers
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- Program Finale
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- Nikki Sarkody sings On My Own
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- Sandy, Phyllis, Rachel
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- Six Sisters Sing A Song
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- Trenton Village Theatre
Making a Difference Variety Show
“Making a Difference” was the theme of the Community Fund raising event for 2008. The Children’s chorus, directed by Barbara Ingram brought down the house with a song in Zulu called “Syabumba”…”We are marching in the light of God”. Once again many talented volunteers gave their all for an outstanding community event, this time at the Trenton High School.
- Children’s Chorus, directed by Barbara Ingram
The "A" sisters- all six sisters go "back to the 50's!"to entertain the audience in song.
Community Events
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- 3 generations sewing: Samantha & Cheryl from Indiana and Mildred from Minnesota
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- Ann Arbor Educators Group listens
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- Ann Arbor setting for ladies group talk
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- Ann Arbor, MI Educators Group
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- Maple Elementary School Agent of Change Interview for MLK Day
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- Eleanor Josaitis of Focus Hope and Rachel
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- Teresa from Sudan
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- City of Ann Arbor Senior Fund Raiser
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- Ann Arbor Senior Center Service Project
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- Rachel speaks to Ann Arbor seniors
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- Hunter Elementary Sewing Group
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- Ann Arbor DKG Educational Professional Women
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- Ann Arbor DKG Educational Professional Women
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- Ann Arbor DKG Educational Professional Women
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- Ann Arbor DKG Educational Professional Women
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- Ann Arbor DKG Educational Professional Women
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- Rachel and Teresa
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- Director of Save the Orphans Ministry receives a $500 check for school uniforms from Little Dresses for Africa
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- Malawi 2008 Team with Justin Majawa
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- Rachel speaks to an Ann Arbor, MI group
