Posted on August 1, 2011
Hola, yesterday was my last day at The Center. It was very sweet. Despite my warnings not to, Laura set aside a little time for the kids to enjoy some fruit and yogurt and take take turns saying thanks. She also gave me a wonderful, small drawing/writing note book. Here are two links to two…
Posted on July 23, 2011
On Tuesday, a bright double rainbow appeared over the mountains that surround Saylla. I’ve seen a few rainbows in my life, but never a clear double rainbow like this. Many of the children ran to the window with me to take it in with giggling awe. Sharing a sweet moment like this with some of…
Posted on May 19, 2011
Since its inception on June 4, 2010, Corazon de Dahlia’s Center in Saylla, Peru has had 5 volunteers, each of whom has made a tremendous different in the community. Most recently, Susannah Kricker returned from a second trip to Corazon de Dahlia’s center in Saylla. Excited about reuniting with the kids she had bonded with…
Posted on April 14, 2011
Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters, The poverty that is faced by the children and families with whom we work is hard to fathom. Some families have limited or no access to clean water and electricity, and many families live in a small, single room that serves as kitchen, dining room, and bedroom. Since Corazon de…
Posted on April 14, 2011
Do you have any educational computer software for PCs? English or Spanish, all levels accepted. If so, please donate it to Corazon de Dahlia’s media library in Peru. We will also accept calculators, rulers, marker, and other school supplies. Ship to: Corazon de Dahlia, Inc. c/o Dahlia Rissman 132 Cannon Circle; Woodstock, NY 12498
Posted on April 14, 2011
If I can get 5,000 people to donate $10, Corazon de Dahlia could raise $50,000. That would be enough to fund our Center for the Promotion of Child & Family Development in Peru for an entire year! If you have already given to Corazon de Dahlia this year, you could play your part by posting…
Posted on April 14, 2011
Corazon de Dahlia’s International Volunteer, Karina, arrived in Cusco yesterday for four months of service work and adventure. Karina is a graduate of Tufts University, who will be working directly with the children at our center and with our Peruvian staff members throughout her stay. Karina reported that the bus ride from Lima to Cusco…