Archive for October 9th, 2009

Occupants of Shanti’s Home grateful to Donors

October 9 2009 Categorized Under: All, Featured Posts, Stories No Comment

With the recent contribution of beds, mattresses, bed linens and shelves from Donny, Selina and Shad, the old folks in Shanti’s home can now sleep much more comfortably, and have shelves to store their personal belongings. Thank you very much from Friends of Kapar!
The arrival of Kartik has also brought some excitement to the home, [...]

Torn and tattered shoes do not stop the children from going to school

October 9 2009 Categorized Under: All, Featured Posts, Special Projects, Stories, Urgent Needs 1 Comment

During a visit to one of the new families, I saw these shoes handing to dry on the window. I was so shocked by the condition. I know of children who would have gotten new shoes long before their shoes get to this state! Although I didn’t turn over the shoes to check the soles, [...]

Partially blind man makes RM150 a month from tailoring

October 9 2009 Categorized Under: All, Featured Posts, Stories No Comment

While the wife works as a dishwasher to bring home some money for the family, this partially blind man helps out by tailoring and alterations. I was pretty amazed by this … he uses both his blurred vision as well as his keen sense of touch to cut and sew. In a good month, his [...]