A few recipients from last year's drive

Second year delivery in October 2018

On this trip we also brought a long list of supplies for the staff and children.

We are on our way to Haiti to meet with Little Footprints Big Steps, an amazing organization that has changed the lives of thousands of children. We will bring with us a long list of supplies including office, first aid, used computers, see below.
 
Items Needed

• Printer ink HPA17 & - HP61
• Manila folders
• Plastic page protectors
• Boxes of pencil -crayons
• Deodorant (boys & girls)
• Underwear (boys & girls, ages 10 - 20)
• Adult protective gear -rain jackets, rain pants
• Back up phone chargers
• Flashlights with batteries (no larger than 5”)
• Probiotics, magnesium
• < >Hand sanitizer
• Enfamil or Enfacare baby formula powder
• Tea tree oil
• Children's Tylenol
• Boxes of large ziplock bags
• Sharpee markers & highlighters
• USB drives (can be used but erased)

 
We will post as our adventure unfolds. We will also be meeting Guerna who is a little girl we supported 3 years ago when she had a severe infection. She is now thriving in school. More to come.
 
 

With the support of Ben Schiff at Amity High School, we distributed 30 mosquito bed nets last year. We found in this town that there were many homes that were left out of the distribution. Move to Matter raised money to help the remaining families in this village. Lillian helped us distribute these nets to numerous people in her village. These nets literally save lives and protect locals from mosquitos. 

So many people, in not just Kenya, but other parts of Africa can suffer from Malaria, a possibly fatal infection that causes fever, chills and nausea. Malaria is transmitted through the bite of mosquitoes. A large majority of Kenyans suffer from this infection  without net protection and the ability to purchase medicine that can save them. These nets will provide protection over their beds for locals as they sleep at night.  Thank you Lillian and thank you Ben Schiff for  being a special part in helping other children and families.

Approximately 60 children and families were helped through this program. 
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With the support of Ben Schiff at Amity High School, we distributed 30 mosquito bed nets last year. We found in this town that there were many homes that were left out of the distribution. Move to Matter raised money to help the remaining families in this village. Lillian helped us distribute these nets to numerous people in her village. These nets literally save lives and protect locals from mosquitos.

So many people, in not just Kenya, but other parts of Africa can suffer from Malaria, a possibly fatal infection that causes fever, chills and nausea. Malaria is transmitted through the bite of mosquitoes. A large majority of Kenyans suffer from this infection  without net protection and the ability to purchase medicine that can save them. These nets will provide protection over their beds for locals as they sleep at night.  Thank you Lillian and thank you Ben Schiff for  being a special part in helping other children and families.

Approximately 60 children and families were helped through this program.

​July 27th, 20177/27/2017
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Throughout the Move To Matter journey in Kenya, a brief stop at a chief’s meeting shows a large rooted tree in the center. This large rooted tree resembles not only the Kenyan people but also the richness of the country’s culture and history.
 
Move to Matter attended a village meeting held by a chief that brought villagers from miles away to come together as a community and learn how to better their lives. This meeting talked about balancing their diet with more vegetables rather than the traditional starch-based corn and Ugali. You cannot help to think that this tradition would date back thousands of years.
 
Kenya is a beautiful East African country filled with kind-hearted citizens and breathtaking landscapes. This tree featured above embodies how expansive the long history and culture is that is rooted in Kenya. When you go to Kenya, you are suddenly immersed in learning about customs and respected traditions that have allowed Kenya to stay strong since its beginning! The native people will welcome you with a warm heart, arms and smile.
 
More to come.

We recently heard from our friends at Little Footprints, Big Steps with a great update with their progress for the children of Haiti.  They are patiently awaiting our school and medical supplies. We are delighted to be a part of such a great organization and care deeply for the health and well being of the children it is our great pleasure to help and are elated that we are making a difference. 
Read their blog here:
https://www.littlefootprintsbigsteps.com/meeting-challenges-rising/
​We hope you will read this most important update and share with your friends to spread the word of the work being done in Haiti.

Another great collection from Amity High School in Woodbridge, CT.  Their students teamed up to with Move to Matter and boy did they deliver. They collected almost 40 backpacks in awesome condition.  They even wrote an article in their newspaper detailing our efforts for Move to Matter. The school created a Move to Matter Club that was a branch off of our organization.  The article is filled with great info on Haiti and their needs. Please give it a read and like our post on facebook and please share this post so we can grow on social media in hopes more people are aware of the conditions in Haiti.
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