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In 20 days we raised…

Posted on 25 February, 2013 by Rebecca

I can’t believe that in just 20 days we raised over $11,000. It still hasn’t hit me that the Education Center construction is already over half funded. I don’t think it will hit me until I am standing infront of … Continue reading →

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20for20-2 days left

Posted on 16 February, 2013 by Rebecca

Hello friends! Just wanted to send a quick update as to how 20for20 is doing! The current total is…… $9,000?!? Seriously amazing. Incredible. Astounding. I’ve been blown away by the amount of support and love towards the Education Center in … Continue reading →

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Disposable Camera Project 2

Posted on 14 January, 2013 by Rebecca

Click here to see part 1. Meet Junior, one of my 13 year old boys. Junior can get himself into some trouble and has difficulty listening and focusing. But once you give him a task, he is focused and determined … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Ghana

Posted on 23 December, 2012 by Rebecca

Hello friends! I hope you all are enjoying this holiday season wherever you may be in this world! I hope it is filled with lots of love, laughter, smiles, memories, and happiness. Here is Ghana, the Christmas season is kicked … Continue reading →

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Education Center- BIG Update

Posted on 19 December, 2012 by Rebecca

WE GOT THE LAND! WE OFFICIALLY HAVE IT IN OUR NAMES!!! But let me back up and explain the whole story. I first wrote the story of the Education Center here. Around July 2012 we had been donated a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Living the Uncomfortable Life

Posted on 11 December, 2012 by Rebecca

Life in Ghana is no walk in the park, I will tell you that with certainty. You are constantly being poked and prodded and screamed at because you are white. You have to face tough subjects on a daily basis. … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Me

Posted on 4 November, 2012 by Rebecca

Dear self, First of all, you need to stop worrying so much about money. Your college loans will get paid off. You will make enough to buy your dream home in Ghana, big enough for your 10+ kids. You will … Continue reading →

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Where is Home?

Posted on 17 October, 2012 by Rebecca

I live in a beautiful neighborhood. A town just north of Chicago filled with the best food and prettiest views of the city. It’s filled with some awesome DePaul students doing some inspiring things. Lincoln Park is bustling with families … Continue reading →

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Education Center Updates!

Posted on 7 October, 2012 by Rebecca

There are so many exciting things happening with the Education Center I’m building with Light for Children in Ghana, West Africa! If you haven’t read the big news about the Education Center, read all about it here! 1. Lyons Township … Continue reading →

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Define Your Word

Posted on 2 October, 2012 by Rebecca

A few weeks ago I started the Fall quarter at DePaul University as a sophomore transfer student. After a quarter at Savannah College of Art and Design, almost quitting school altogether, and a life changing semester in East Africa, I … Continue reading →

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In 20 days we raised…

20for20-2 days left

Disposable Camera Project 2

Merry Christmas from Ghana

Education Center- BIG Update

Living the Uncomfortable Life

A Letter to Me

Where is Home?

Education Center Updates!

Define Your Word

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