Peace Corps Worker Carrie Kondrat '01

Carrie Kondrat '01, 'Heifer Project' help village in Kenya, Africa
Through Father Dan Reim SJ of Campus Ministry, John Carroll University is supporting the efforts of Peace Corps volunteer Carrie Kondrat '01 to serve the women and children of Dago Village, Kenya, Africa, by purchasing cows through Heifer Project International. The cows not only will serve to fight childhood malnutrition and empower the women of the village, they also will help sustain an orphanage Kondrat is trying to establish named "Dala Hera," ("Loving Home" in Kiswahili, the national language in Kenya.) Many of the orphans were born with the HIV virus. "A Harambee ("fundraiser") for Hope, Home and Heifers" will take place on Friday, January 3, at Massimo Da Milano (Detroit Ave. and W. 25th St.). Ticket purchases (at $50 per person, a portion tax deductible) and donations may be sent to A Harambee c/o John Carroll University Campus Ministry 20700 North Park Blvd. University Heights OH 44118 Saturday (Dec. 21)	Carrie Kondrat, shown with the orphans of Dago Village, Kenya, Africa, is available to speak to schools and groups. For more information contact Heide Manfredi.
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