Corruption Feeds Adverse Social Conditions

Jan 31, 2019 | News

I recently attended a political event in Chicago, where former State Rep. and candidate for Illinois governor, Jeanne Ives, spoke.  She lamented the fact that Illinois is on the brink of financial collapse because “…we have accepted the corruption” that has...

For I was hungry, and you gave me food

Jan 12, 2019 | Food

Back when I was in grade school, a tray of one-pint milk cartons was brought into the classroom at lunch hour each day. Standing out amidst all the brown cartons of chocolate milk was my lonely white carton of white skim milk! My classmates laughed at me for drinking...

Diesel and The Art of the “HEAL”

Dec 30, 2018 | Needs, Updates

In the last newsletter, I explained how our diesel vendor has generously provided us with “extended credit” in supplying fuel for our mission. Because HEAL is responsible for so many needs of the Masters in our care, our current fundraising is not yet enough for us to...

Let there be light for Christmas in Nigeria

Dec 21, 2018 | Needs, Urgency

Forming Servant Leaders for the future Nigeria means providing the necessities for living and learning with as little interruption as possible. Our diesel fuel vendor has generously supplied our energy needs with extended credit over a long time period. But, he is now...

Corruption & Voodoo Practice Imperils Student Safety

Nov 29, 2018 | Appeal, Urgency

As a child in the late 70’s and early 80’s, I remember walking to grade school and back home. My most traumatic incidents, during those ½ mile treks on sidewalks, across streets, and over train tracks, consisted of getting in occasional fights with other kids or...