Building hope
Each donation made to Ameena Project is special because every dollar goes directly to buy food, teaching and classroom supplies, and to the paychecks of our Kenyan teachers and staff. We’re always heartened to learn what compels individuals, families and even companies to give. So when we found out that the philanthropy committee of LCG Pence Construction, a prominent Pacific Northwest construction company, selected Ameena Project to receive a $1,500 donation, we had to ask “why?” and give our thanks in return.
“When one of our employees brought Ameena Project to the philanthropy committee and they got a chance to see the direct impact of the dollars to the kids, it was an easy decision,” said LCG Pence Principal Dave Hays. “We empower that team of employees to give generously to the causes they find compelling. Our goal is to earn profits through hard work and we feel the flip side of that is an obligation to give.”
The contribution comes at an important moment in the life of the charity as recent factors on the ground in Kenya – election turmoil and regional famine – have increased economic and societal instability. This generous donation will help offset additional costs for food and basic supplies needed to run the school.
“We’re so thankful for this gift from LCG Pence Construction,” said Ameena Project Co-Founder Ian May. “The financial lifeblood of Ameena Project is typically smaller donations, so a corporate donation like this one from a local company known to those of us who live and work in the Portland area, is something special.”
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