Before they depart...

Maybe your little brother makes you crazy ... your little sister annoys you...

But when it comes time to head off to college, something changes.

Orphans at Children’s Village in Kobryn, Belarus, are counting the days till graduation:

Some will leave, some will stay behind.

So these days, they’re all making memories.

We hope to send off all 14 graduates with Life Starter Kits

...so they’ll be on a level playing field with the young people who come from their own biological families.

I invite you to make a contribution today toward this worthy cause.

So far, four households have donated a total of $955.35. (Thank you!)

A Life Starter Kit includes a blanket, pillow, towels, linens, dishes, electric kettle, saucepan, frying pan, table lamp, iron, and more

...plus a laptop with student software and basic accessories for those headed to university.

Average Kit cost: $498.

In any case, thanks for journeying with New Thing!

Much love,

Doug Brendel

(Meet all 14 graduates here.)

(Photos by our dear friend Oleg Yarovenko)