Jeff Crowley receving a cheque for $400 from the staff at Interior Saving Credit Union in Oliver this morning. Jeff has raised $17,000 since he returned to home in May. His fundraising is destined to fix an orphanage in total disrepair in Transistria.

“I left Oliver in the spring to distribute and repair as many items in the two weeks spent in Transnistria, the breakaway state of Moldova. The smiles and appreciation could clearly be seen on the faces of the children, many of whom had only one pair of shoes.” Crowley said the orphanage was not well heated in the winter with many broken windows. He hopes to be able to correct some of that damage this fall to ensure the children have a warm building.

If you wish to help with this fundraising effort contact ODN and we will pass the message on to Jeff. See below for more information.

Jeff Crowley – “My resolve now, is to raise funds for the window replacements, provide a washing machine, deep freeze and soccer balls to make a difference to these children. I will be coordinating this next trip in September, by partnering with Bob Ellis’ charity “For the least of these” with those wanting to help able to make a tax deductible donation. I want to thank the following groups and organizations for their assistance in this past endeavour: Berry and Smith, Paul and Barb Eby, The Oliver Chronicle, Bob Ellis, Vic and Diane Dias at Tru Hardware, Dr Jordan Nuftle, Linda Nunweiler, Wilma and Troy at Vincor Canada, Oliver Rotary Club, the ladies who provided the beautiful blankets, Dale Chobatar, Mark Faschevsky, Anna Dovgaliuc and others who helped me in small but significant ways.

If you want to contact Jeff for information or a donation, call 250 498 3788 or my cell, 250 488 6896.”