Fundraising!

Hello friends and followers! As you know if you have read my other post, starting in August I will be spending a year in Scotland volunteering with the Young Adult Volunteer Program. It is a program run through the Presbyterian Church USA. I will be working with underprivileged youth and protected adults.

One of the most important parts of preparing for my trip is building a group of support before I leave. During the more trying times of the year, because I know there will be some, I hope to rely on prayers and support at home. I am looking for any type of support you are willing to give, whether that is prayers, donations, letters, or just some good vibes sent my way.

For fundraising I have an individual goal of $4000, but I have a group goal of $8000. I will be living with two other volunteers in Scotland and close by to 3 others in a different flat. The $8000 is to help the entire group since we will be working together and supporting each other all year. This money is just a part of the funds it will take to send me over to Scotland and live for a year.

I'm so excited to start this journey after graduation! I want to thank you all in advance for any support you can give me. Even just a stranger's prayers will be helpful! The Holy Spirit works wonders!

Here is the information to donate if you feel so inclined:
Fundraising page link:
My ECO number is <<E210111>>.  ECO stands for Extra Commitment Opportunity.  This is an account in the Presbyterian Church where you can make donations to support me.  Here is my webpage for fundraising:http://www.presbyterianmission.org/donate/E210111/. 

If you would like to donate by mail I have attached the address and please write my name and my ECO number on the check.

Thanks so much! Cheers!

Address to send checks only:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Remittance Processing
P.O. Box 643700
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700

I'm not even there yet....

But I'm so excited. This sounds cliché but it is crazy to think that in 6 months I will be departing to Scotland. I have decided to join the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Program and I have just spent 4 fantastic days with the most amazing people to come to this decision. Spending my first time in the South, in Arkansas, allowed me to discern on a very important decision to spend a year after graduating from college building relationships with and spending time learning from the people of Scotland. I cannot wait to embark on this journey of learning, growing, and sharing my experience. I hope you can join me in my journey and support me through prayers, donations, and or love. This is also my first time blogging so if it does not sound eloquent at first it is because I will get better with more time and practice so give me a pass. Thanks for reading and there will be more to come later!