Jacob's Well Breaking The Poverty Cycle

Jacob’s Well will keep you up-to-date with the latest news on the many issues faced in breaking the poverty cycle, including the villagers, our volunteer teams, number of fresh water wells, child sponsorship and the work in progress.

• Rejoice 09 Calendar Featuring Drawings by Sponsored Children
  Christmas is a time of joy and giving for some, but for many it is a time of sadness and want. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, children at Rejoice have something to celebrate: improved health, knowledge and quality of life. As part of this joyous season we have produced a 2009 calendar featuring some of the children’s drawings and paintings. All proceeds from the calendars will go to the Children’s Christmas Gift Fund, which will help establish the Rejoice Children’s Library. Two sizes to choose from: Rejoice 09 Wall Calendar (210mm x 210mm) $20 each (plus postage) or Rejoice 09 Desk Calendar $15 each (plus postage). To purchase a calendar or make a donation to the Children’s Gift Fund simply printout the Calendar Brochure and complete the form on page 2. Click here for more information.

• Children's Christmas Gift Fund
  If you would like to send a Christmas gift to our Rejoice children please download and complete our Christmas Gift Donation Form. All proceeds will help establish the Rejoice Children’s Library.
  
  
• Child Sponsorship
  There are 18 children at Rejoice Care Centre Kakinada in desperate need of sponsors. A child sponsorship costs only $40 per month. Please download and complete the child sponsorship form and help us break the poverty cycle. For more information or children profiles please email info@jacobswell.org.au
  

• Jacob's Well Trivia and Games Night Friday 24th October 7:00 pm Melbourne Bowls Club 138 Union Street Windsor 3181 $10 per head. BYO snacks and money. Drinks at bar prices. Accept the Jacob’s Well challenge and bring yourself, a friend or two, or even a group of 8. Join in the fun with great prizes to be won. Email vicki@jacobswell.org.au or phone 0417 037 234.

• Living Water Newsletter Issue 8
  Jacob’s Well Living Water Newsletter. Articles include; Field Report September 08 by CEO Joan Roose, Building Progress, Well Report, Rejoice Kakinada, Flinders Quartet Benefit Concert and Cultural Raffle. Full Details.

• Flinders Quartet Jacob's Well Benefit Concert
  Escape The City and Help Benefit Jacob’s Well. Sunday 12th October 2:30 pm St Paul’s Anglican Church 22 Yaldwyn Street West, Kyneton. Tickets $15/$8 available at the door. Enquiries: Ring Zoe Knighton 0419 314 440 or email info@flindersquartet.com  Full Details.

• Jacob’s Well Child Sponsorship Streaming Video
  See the transformation in a child by sponsorship. Please download and complete the child sponsorship form and help us break the poverty cycle. View Video.

• Rejoice Kakinada Childrens and Widows Home Now Open
  We are excited to announce the appointment of Samuel and Suraya as managers of Rejoice Kakinada Children’s and Widows Home. They have many years experience and are highly skilled in areas of teaching and home management. We are privileged to have them. Rejoice Kakinada will provide for 25 children and 10 widows. Just as in our other home, the children will receive total care in a loving environment, as will the widows who will also help care for the children and develop their own skills as part of our self-sufficiency goal. If you or anyone you know is interested in helping transform the life of one of these children or widows please email joan@jacobswell.org.au

• Living Water Newsletter Issue 7
  Jacob’s Well Living Water Newsletter. Articles include; Field Report June 08, Grand Auction Dinner, Building Progress and Rejoice Kakinada. Full Details.

• Grand Auction Dinner Saturday 2nd August 7:00 pm
  During the night we will have some great goodies to give away. We are also privileged to have an industry-leading catering team and, with Simplot Australia as one of our corporate sponsors, the scene is set for a wonderful evening’s dining. Full Details. Hurry book now! fundraising@jacobswell.org.au

• Child Sponsorship
  There are 7 new children at Rejoice in desperate need of sponsors. A child sponsorship costs only $40 per month. Please download and complete the child sponsorship form and help us break the poverty cycle. For more information or children profiles please email joan@jacobswell.org.au
  
  
• Living Water Newsletter Issue 6
  Jacob’s Well Living Water Newsletter. Articles include; From the Heart, We Can’t Not Help, Accept the Jacob’s Well Challenge! Water Use and Hygiene Patterns in Coastal Districts of Orissa, Not Just Another Brick In The Wall Update and Justice and Hope Exhibition. Full Details.
  
  
• Jacob's Well Fun Filled Trivia and Games Night Friday 18th April 7:00 pm
  Melbourne Bowls Club 138 Union Street Windsor 3181 $10 per head. BYO snacks and money. Drinks at bar prices. Accept the Jacob’s Well challenge and bring yourself, a friend or two, or even a group of 8. Join in the fun with great prizes to be won. Full Details. Hurry book now! fundraising@jacobswell.org.au

• Justice & Hope Photographic Exhibition
  Jenn Dobson is passionate about photography and has dedicated herself to a life of significance. Works will be on display until 4th May 2008. Atrium Gallery on Level 35 at Sofitel Melbourne, 25 Collins Street. Full Details.

• Justice & Hope Photographic Exhibition Official Opening
  Exhibition official opening Friday 22nd February at 7pm in the Atrium Gallery on Level 35 at Sofitel Melbourne, 25 Collins Street. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. Register now and don't miss out on a special performance from renown cellist Zoe Knighton. RSVP Essential. Full Details.

• Multipurpose Hall Foundations Begin
  Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors contributing to our 'brick in the wall' building fund, the building of the multipurpose hall has now commenced. View Photos.

• Living Water Newsletter Issue 5
  Jacob’s Well Living Water Newsletter. Articles include; Field Report, Seniors Living With Purpose, Justice And Hope Exhibition, I Wish and Building Report Update. Full Details.

• HCJB Radio Interview with our Founder and CEO Joan Roose
  The International Friendship Program is broadcast throughout Asia and Asia Pacific region. Thank you to Jean and Eric Skattebo for their support and friendship. Listen here (dial-up low speed connections) or listen here (high speed connections with stereo/higher audio quality).
  
  
• Jacob’s Well Streaming Video
  You can now view our DVD online. View Video.
  

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To continue this life saving work we need finance, sponsors, expertise and partners. Please join us and help break the poverty cycle. 100% of your donation goes directly India.* Our dedicated team of field workers ensure your donation goes to the area of greatest need. Donations to approved aid development activities are tax deductible. Jacob's Well is a registered, not-for-profit charity.

Please download and complete our donation form – 83kb PDF and either fax +61 3 9803 6115 or post to PO Box 680 Glen Waverley Australia 3150. Cheques made payable to Jacob’s Well India.

On behalf of the villagers we thank you.

* If a tax receipt is not required. Expenses are covered by generous partners volunteering their time and resources (even bank charges).