More contributions spilling in for RCBH :)

We have had more contributions coming in for our visit to the Refugee Children’s Boarding Home tomorrow!

For a start, 20 pieces of mattresses from Ti-Ratana Penchala have already been delivered to the Home! The kids can now look forward to a better night's rest in these brand new mattresses J

We have also received sponsorship from:

1. Alex and Adrian Lee for new T-shirts
2. Alex Chan of Stone Empire Marketing Sdn Bhd for his monthly contributions
3. Richard Teo for Mamee noodles
4. Soon Kee Seng for his cash donation of RM50
5. Subang Jaya Buddhist Association Youth Section for goodie bags
5. Madam Yap Kim Len for her generous donation. Happy Birthday, Madam Yap!

Are you ready to spread some love and cheers tomorrow? See you around!

MOW FOOD BANK - Rawang Refugee Children's Home - Background & Wishlist Update

All the items in the wishlist for the Refugee Children's Home in Rawang are almost fulfilled. Please do keep your contributions coming in, big or small!

		Item	Donor/Sponsor
FOOD	1.	Rice – 50kg p/month	1. Tommy & friends 2. Alexandria Goh & husband - 10kg 3. Liang Mei Ling - 1 pkt of 10kg 4. Subang Jaya Buddhist Association Youth Section
	2.	Cooking oil – 15kg p/month	1. Tommy & friends 2. Subang Jaya Buddhist Association Youth Section
	3.	Potatoes	1. Yvonne Bistanika 2. Alex Liaw
	4.	Dhall	Yvonne Bistanika -2kg
	5.	Cabbages	Alex Liaw
	6.	Onions	Alex Liaw
	7.	Garlic	Yvonne Bistanika -1kg
	8.	Canned food (pork, sardine, chicken)	1. Alex Liaw 2. Subang Jaya Buddhist Association Youth Section
	9.	Milo	1. Gina Wong & husband x 3 pkts 2. Alex Liaw
	10.	Coffee	Teo Shaun How
	11.	Tea	Alex Liaw
	12.	Eggs	Yvonne Bistanika -2 trays
	13.	Noodles	1. Tommy & friends - 13 pkts meehoon 2. Alexandria Goh & husband - 2 bags of 36 pkts Richard Teo -Noddles
	14.	Biscuits	June & Chris Lisa Khoo
TOILETRIES	15.	Body soap	1. Alexandria Goh & husband 2. Yvonne Bistanika - 10 pcs soap 3. Subang Jaya Buddhist Association Youth Section
	16.	Laundry detergent
	17.	Toothpaste	1. Anonymous - adult 13 boxes, children 8 boxes 2. Alexandria Goh & husband
	18.	Toothbrush	1. Anonymous - adult 12 pcs, children 8 pcs 2. Alexandria Goh & husband 3. Yvonne Bistanika - 30 pcs 4. Liang Mei Ling
TOYS/PLAY ITEMS*	19.	Basketball board with wheel – 1 unit
	21.	Carom board
	22.	Toys suitable for pre-school (3-6 years) and primary school (7-12 years) goers
	23.	Badminton racquets / shuttlecocks
BOOKS/STATIONERIES	24.	English dictionaries	Anonymous
	25.	Exercise books	Anonymous - 28 x 80 pages single line
	26.	Stationeries -       Art brushes -       Pastel colours -       Pencils -       Colour pencils -       Crayons -       Whiteboard marker	1. Anonymous - 18 pencils + 3 sharpeners + 3 erasers + 3 boxes of crayon + 1 box colour pens 2. Mavis Wong
UNIFORMS*	27.	Pre-school
	28.	Primary school
	29.	Secondary school
	30.	White shoes and socks
	31.	Shoe whiteners	Felicia n Family
OTHERS	32.	Electric wall fans – 3 units	1. Khor HJ n Chan Sui Hw 2. Liang Mei Ling – 1 unit stand fan & 1 radio
	33.	First aid kit / refills	Elsie Low n Sherman Siew

CASH DONATION	Sponsor	Amount
1.	Tay Guan Siang	RM500
2.	Chew Soi Sy	RM100
3.	Janet Tey	RM100
4.	Yew Tua Chye & family	RM300

Wanted: Event Photographer
We would also like to request for the help of a volunteer photographer to come along for the visit to the Home this Saturday, 26 May 2012 and capture the happenings of the day. Please email us at trccpenchala@gmail.com if you are keen.

About the Home and its residents
Before our visit, it's good to know an overview of the residents we will be spreading joy to this weekend. Here's to share a brief background about the children and families at the Home:

In 2007, a group of 20 refugees came to Malaysia and hid in the jungle in the hope for a more promising future. A good Samaritan, Pastor Gabriel, heard of their plight and went in search of them. He then worked towards providing them a home, some living skills and ultimately, a faith that their lives can indeed, change for better.

A few years later, they were united with their families and are now waiting for resettlement to other countries by UNHCR. In the meantime, they work odd jobs and earn around RM400 to RM600 monthly to support themselves while their children remain at the Home.

To keep these children occupied and constantly expose them to knowledge, Pastor Gabriel started a school for these kids, together with his family. They single-handedly managed the school and taught them English, Science and Mathematics.

Today, the school is called the Rawang Learning Centre and gives boarding to 30 children. A total of 65 Myanmar refugee children attend the kindergarten, primary and secondary schools there. Teacher’s fees are funded by well-wishers and their own community.

Little Rekha and her mom have resettled in the US!

We have got a really great news to share!

Remember our visit to Life Shelter (HIV Hope), Rawang in March 2012? Two of the residents there: three year-old Rekha and her sight-impaired, HIV-infected mother, Siamie, have finally resettled in the United States recently. Their wait has come to an end with a chance for a better life awaiting them in the new country.

Little Rekha has a smile that melts hearts

When they first came to Life Shelter, Siamie weighed only 24kg, was weak, bedridden and taking supplements through nasogastric tube. After five months at the home, her health improved and appetite increased. Now, she weighs more than 46kg, is able to sit up in a wheelchair and at times, able to stand with a walker.  Today, these mother-and-daughter team are given a new lease of life and opportunities. 

Our best wishes to Siamie and Rekha! May they be well and happy always. May Rekha grow up to be a wonderful, smart and kind person.  

MOW FOOD BANK - Refugee Children Boarding Home - Saturday, 26 May 2012

We would like to apologise for the date error in the previous post on our scheduled visit to the Refugee Children Boarding Home.

Kindly note that the correct date for the visit is this Saturday, 26 May 2012 and NOT 26 June 2012 as previously mentioned.

Apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Stay tuned for more event updates tomorrow!

MOW FOOD BANK - Let’s visit the Refugee Children Boarding Home!

How do we make a difference this month? Let’s head to the Refugee Children Boarding Home at Rawang and bring cheers to the children there! The Home comprises two caregivers with 30 children aged between three to 17 years.

Details

Day/date: Saturday, 26 May 2012

Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Venue: Refugee Children Boarding Home - No.14 Jalan Waterfall, 48000 Rawang, Selangor 

Programme

 9.00am           Gather at Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre ( volunteers helping out in cooking fries)
10.00am           Meet and greet session with volunteers
10.15am           Short morning prayers
10.30am           Depart to Refugee Children Boarding Home at Rawang
12.00noon        Arrive and serve lunch
12.45pm           Ice-breaking, mingling session and games/activities
2.00pm             Ends

Wishlist

If you would like to contribute to any of the items below (any quantity), please let us know via email at aiaivanyap@yahoo.com

Updated 22 May 2012

		Item	Donor/Sponsor
FOOD	1.	Rice – 50kg p/month	Tommy n Friends/ Alexandria Goh & Husband - 10 kg Liang Mei Ling - 1 pkt of 10 kg
	2.	Cooking oil – 15kg p/month	Tommy n Friends/
	3.	Potatoes	Yvonne Bistanika Alex Liaw
	4.	Dhall	Yvonne Bistanika -2 kg
	5.	Cabbages	Alex Liaw
	6.	Onions	Alex Liaw
	7.	Garlic	Yvonne Bistanika -1 kg
	8.	Canned food (pork, sardine, chicken)	Alex Liaw
	9.	Milo	Gina Wong & hubby x 3/ Alex Liaw
	10.	Coffee
	11.	Tea	Alex Liaw
	12.	Eggs	Yvonne Bistanika -2 trays (60)
	13.	Meehoon/Instant noodles	Tommy n Friends - 13 pkts meehoon Alexandria Goh & Husband - 2 bags of 36 pkts
	14.	Biscuits	June n Chris
TOILETRIES	15.	Body soap/shampoo	Alexandria Goh & Husband - Yvonne Bistanika - 10 pcs soap
	16.	Laundry detergent
	17.	Toothpast	Anonymous Adult - 13 Children -8 Alexandria Goh & Husband
	18.	Toothbrush	Anonymous Adult- 12 Children -8 Alexandria Goh & Husband Yvonne Bistanika - 30 pcs Liang Mei Ling
TOYS/PLAY ITEMS*	19.	Basketball board with wheel – 1 unit
	21.	Carom board
	22.	Toys suitable for pre-school (3-6 years) and primary school (7-12 years) goers
	23.	Badminton racquets / shuttlecocks
BOOKS/STATIONERIES	24.	English dictionaries	Anonymous
	25.	Exercise books	Anonymous -28 80 pages single line
	26.	Stationeries - Art brushes - Pastel colours - Pencils - Colour pencils - Crayons - Whiteboard marker - Colour Pen	Anonymous 18 pencils+ 3 sharpeners +3 rubbers Crayons 3 boxes Colour pens 1 box
UNIFORMS*	27.	Pre-school
	28.	Primary school
	29.	Secondary school
	30.	White shoes and socks
	31.	Shoe whiteners
OTHERS	32.	Electric wall fans – 3 units	Khor HJ n Chan Sui Hw Liang Mei Ling - 1 stand fan & 1 radio
	33.	First aid kit / refills

CASH DONATIONS

a. Yew Tua Chye & family                -  RM30.00
b. Chew Soi Sy                                -  RM100.00
c. Janet Tey                                      -  RM100.00

d. Tay Guan Siang                            -  RM500.00

* We also welcome preloved toys and uniforms. Kindly ensure they are in good condition.  

Volunteers / Participants

For logistic and security reasons, all volunteers who wish to participate are requested to pre-register your name and contact number with us by emailing trccpenchala@gmail.com. Volunteers are requested to wear the Meals on Wheels white T-shirt for this outing.

 

Please arrive at the Ti-Ratana Penchala Centre by 10.30am for a briefing and sharing of merits. We shall convoy together to the Home thereafter. No transportation will be provided but if you wish to carpool with other volunteers, kindly ensure arrangements are made to send you back to the Centre after that.

For more information or if you need any clarifications, please call Ivan at 012-291 7382 or email aiaivanyap@yahoo.com