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The One Person Project is a program of The Friends of Kahama Society
Provide real change for orphans at the Children's Centre.
Provide hopeful futures for children in our orphanage.
The One Person Project is a volunteer-driven organization committed to establishing an enduring connection with the community of Kahama, Tanzania. We provide Project Aid and focus on addressing the effects of poverty on women, children and youth. Sponsor the orphanage.
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2019 Volunteer Trip 2018 Volunteer Trip 2017 Volunteer Trip Visit our blog for 2006 - 2016
Over 99% of funds go directly to providing essential resources
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Read our blog and facebook page for the latest pictures and stories.
All being well, Brenda and a team of volunteers will be at the orphanage in early 2022.
Maintenance at Simon's Children's Centre: We have recently repainted the main building, repaired a large crack in the perimeter wall, and have fixed the foundation of the outside eating area. Thank you to our sponsors and to those who have donated funds. Contact us at info@theonepersonproject.org for information on how to sponsor or how to donate. You can also use the DONATE button at the top of the page. Asante Sana - Thank You!
There are no Covid 19 vaccines available in Tanzania at present, but we have provided education to the staff and our Agent, and have had extra hand-washing stations erected by the kitchen & dining hall.
The shipping container has arrived in Dar es Salaam!
We have done everything we can to ensure that there are no costly hold-ups - keep your fingers crossed for us! You can still receive a tax receipt for the 2021 tax year if you donate towards this now. Asante Sana - Thank You!
THANK YOU for asking how you can make a One Person Difference! This is especially important as we are no longer able to hold our regular fundraising events! *SPONSOR the orphanage for just $30 a month. *Make a one-off, or regular DONATIONS. *Sign up to take part in our next VOLUNTEER TRIP to Kahama (date to be determined).
Our 20' shipping container will be leaving in January. TAX RECEIPTS available for the 2021 tax year if you are able to make a donation towards costs. THANK YOU TO MAURER CRANE SERVICES PENTICTON for lifting the container on the truck at no charge again. AND THANK YOU BERRY & SMITH TRUCKING once again for the greatly reduced price of taking the container to the port!
We have started another planned project - putting in a boundary wall at Simon's Orphanage. As most of you know we built the orphanage and have been improving and maintaing the buildings and grounds since 2014. We also fund the running of Simon's and pay for staff and have our own Agent on the ground.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped us to raise $4,028 in our recent online fundraiser! Visit facebook to see all the businesses that donated items for the Silent Auction.
TAX RECEIPTS AVAILABLE from our shipping partner Global Emergency Mission Society if you donate towards shipping! We are sending a 20' container filled with educational and medical resources and items for the Simon's Children's Centre & Orphanage. Donate by the 3rd week of December to be included in the 2020 tax year. Contact us. Asante Sana - Thank You!
IMPACT THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN TODAY. Our fundraising events have been impacted by Covid. If you are in the position to would you consider making a one-time or repeat donation? Sponsoring the orphanage is also a meaningful option. Contact us for more information or donate online using the button above.
You may have just the right thing to help transform the lives of the children at Simon's (previously Muvuma). If you live in the Okanagan, B.C. we are looking for a gas powered rototiller, great condition black school shoes for boys and girls, and backpacks (we will fill them with supplies). We are looking to ship our sea-container in this summer so please do let us know if you can help!
COVID-19. Our Agent Emmanuel, and our on-site Social Worker Angela, are ensuring that the children do not leave the compound and understand the importance of hand-washing.
SPONSOR THE ORPHANGE and receive regular feedback on the realtime impact of your donated dollars.
What a great trip to Kahama and the orphange we built and fund! We have changed the name to Simon's Children's Centre in honour of a benafactor, Simon Sieben.
Our latest self-funded volunteer team has set off for Kahama, Tanzania! We also give some support to an area in Rwanda and have made friends there so we tend to visit the Muhunga region first, then travel to Tanzania. Follow us on facebook to see all the latest updates.
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $9,200 at our annual fundraiser!
COMING UP: 11th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
To raise funds for the Muvuma Orphanage, and the Simon Sieben School of Hope.
Saturday November 9th. Six pm until midnight.
The Shatford Centre, Main Street, Penticton.
250-460-0565. Early bird ticket $45. Mexican meal, cash bar and D.J. Doug. MC Peter Croontunes!
ITEMS NEEDED: We are sending our 6th shipping container to our sponsor community in Kahama. We are sending items to the Muvuma Orphanage, which we built and run, and for the Simon Sieben School of Hope which we have donated to, and many of the orphans will be attending.
-Solid wood desks to be used for teachers. (Wood is scarce and very expensive in TZ)
-Solid wood bookshelves.
-Clean blankets, sheets and towels for the orphanage.
-New school supplies (can be purchased in August when the sales start)
-Boys and girls black shoes for school…must be in good shape.
- Gas rototiller
-Garden rakes, shovels, etc.
-Melamine dishes for the orphanage….cups, bowls, plates.
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $1300 for the Muvuma Orphanage at our Backyard BBQ!
Backyard BBQ: TICKETS AVAILABLE. Saturday July 27th 2:00pm - 10:00pm. Just $20! Burger, salads, wet bar, entertainment and games. Bring your family and friends! 1909 Vineyard Drive, West Kelowna. 250-460-0565
COMING UP: 11th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
To raise funds for the Muvuma Orphanage.
Saturday November 9th
Six pm until midnight.
The Shatford Centre, Main Street, Penticton.
250-460-0565
ITEMS NEEDED: We are sending our 6th shipping container to our sponsor community in Kahama. We are sending items to the Muvuma Orphanage, which we built and run, and for the Simon Sieben School of Hope which we have donated to, and many of the orphans will be attending.
-Solid wood desks to be used for teachers. (Wood is scarce and very expensive in TZ)
-Solid wood bookshelves.
-Clean blankets, sheets and towels for the orphanage.
-New school supplies (can be purchased in August when the sales start)
-Boys and girls black shoes for school…must be in good shape.
-Garden rakes, shovels, etc.
-Melamine dishes for the orphanage….cups, bowls, plates.
UPCOMING FUNdraiser. 'Back Yard BBQ'
July 27th in West Kelowna! From 2 - 10:00pm $20.
Music, games, burger, salads and friends & family.
1809 Vineyard Drive, West Kelowna.
250-212-3954 or 250-317-4986
Check out the pictures and stories of the 2019 self-funded volunteer trip to our Muvuma Orphanage in Kahama Tanzania. CONTACT US if you would like to take part in the 2020 trip!
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $6,887.40 at our Annual Dinner Dance! The funds will be used towards a new well at the Muvuma Orphanage.
10th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
To raise funds to dig a well at the Muvuma Orphanage.
Saturday November 17th
Six pm until midnight.
The Shatford Centre, Main Street, Penticton.
Home Made Mexican Dinner & Taco Bar
Cash Bar
Silent & Live Auction
Entertainment: Peter Croontunes and Jay Critz
DJ Doug
$40 Early bird / $45 after Nov 10th
CONTACT US FOR TICKETS OR TO DONATE TO THE SILENT AUCTION
See the photos and stories from the 2017/18 Kahama Volunteer Trip here. Contact us to sponsor the Muvuma Orphanage!
Thank you to 2018 Trip volunteer Julie for arranging a One Person fundraiser at Dakoda's Sports Bar & Grill in Kelowna. The event raised $1358.35. As ever all proceeds will go to our programs in Kahama. Thank you to everyone who contributed towards the evening.
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $1,000 at our recent Backyard BBQ.
Change of venue for our May 5th Trivia Night - it is now at the Copper Mug in Penticton.
GoFundMe provide a portable ultrasound machine to enable health care professionals to travel to the outlying villages and identify high risk pregnancies. Brenda and a volunteer team are travelling to Kahama in January 2019
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $7,085 at our 9th annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction!
Read about the SSS Students who raised $1447.00 for the Muvuma Orphanage!
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $1078.25 at our recent TUGS Taphouse, Quiz Night!
We raised $1400 at our recent fundraiser at TUGS Taphouse! Thank you to everyone involved!
Thank you to RBC Summerland for raising $226 for One Person in your recent raffle.
Go to our facebook page for details and pictures of the December 2016/January 2017 trip
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $301 at the Summerland Light Up.
We urgently need volunteer sewers or sewing groups!
THANK YOU! We have just sent off our fifth forty-foot shipping container! The first went to a community in Rwanda and the remaining four have benefited our sponsor-community in Kahama, Tanzania. Thank you to everyone who donated resources, time and skills. A special thank you to Big Steel Box Penticton, Berry & Smith Trucking, Penticton, Maurer Crane Service, Penticton, Home Depot Penticton & Walmart Penticton.
You helped us to raise $1987.00 at our event at Lunessence Winery! Our next event is November 5th.
You helped us to raise $2040.00 at our event at Evolve Cellars! Thank you! Our next event is:
*July 23rd Fundraiser at Summerland's Lunessence Winery.
Music on the Patio, appies, silent auction and a complimentary glass of wine. 6:00 - 10:00pm
$30 Tickets available at Lunessence Winery, Tones Hair Deign, Summerland or phone Denise 250-460-0565 or Brenda 250-809-9639
*June 19th Fundraiser at Summerland's Evolve Cellars
Music on the Patio, appies, silent auction and a complimentary glass of wine. 6:00 - 10:00pm
$30 Tickets available at Evolve Cellars, Tones Hair Deign, Summerland or phone Brenda 250-809-9639
Volunteers needed Sunday May 29th to move boxes and resources into our shipping container at Penticton Walmart. Details on our facebook page or contact Denise 250-460-0565
Unfortunately Baroque to Broadway has been cancelled - due to unforseen circumstances.
Fundraiser Baroque to Broadway - A Unique Wine, Brew, Culinary & Song Event. April 21st at the Shatford Centre, Penticton. More details here
Join us at our AGM. Tuesday April 12th. Summerland Montessori School, 10317 Prairie Valley Road at 6:30pm.
One Person will have a table at the Summerland Expo on April 9th. Call by and say hello! 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Summerland Curling Rink.
Brenda & Nicole are currently on a self-funded trip to Kahama - more details on our blog and facebook page.
Thank you to everyone who has helped to change a life for the better. And for your support as we take steps to transform a community. You have helped us to
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored a child at the Muvuma Orphanage! Contact us if you would like more information.
Amazing brothers raise over $550.00!
Twin brothers Alex and Riley asked their friends to donate children's books, soccer resources and funds in lieu of gifts at their 9th birthday party. All of the party-goers will get to see photos of the specific children who will be benefiting from their generosity.
There's a new wave of youth supporting the children of Kahama - thank you YOPP (Young One Person Project) for your awareness & fundraising projects! YOPP recently raised $180 at a Christmas Fair.
One Person Annual Gala & Silent Auction
The Shatford Centre, 760 Main St. Penticton
6:00pm - 1:00am. Just $45 for a sit-down dinner,
Dinner Dance & Silent & Live Auction,
Featuring Bobby Bovenzi and the Nankama Drummers and Dancers
And dance all night to D.J. Doug!
Combine a darn good time with an exceedingly good cause!
To raise funds to ship a container of medical, educational & other essential resources to our sponsor community in Kahama.
Contact us for tickets or to donate an item or service for the silent auction. Or phone Denise 250-460-0565
A huge thank you to Jane and Paul at Saxon Estate Winery in Summerland for hosting a very succesful Music on the Patio event; we raised just over $1,700 and had lots of fun in doing so!
We greatly appreciate Victoria Road and Good Enough for Dad donating their time and amazing talents; and thank you to everyone who donated items for our silent auction and/or attended.
Look out for details of our August Music on the Patio fundraiser.
Join us at Saxon Estate Winery, Summerland
July 18th 6:00 - 10:00pm. $25
All funds will be going to the Muvuma Orphanage.
Complimnetary glass of wine, appies, and the summer -music of Victoria Road, Good Enough for Dad and Peter Croontunes.
Tickets available at Tones Hair Design, Summerland,
The Summerland Visitor Centre or contact us. Visit facebook to see the poster.
May 2nd Dinner & Dance
Summerland Royal Canadian Legion
14205 Rosedale Avenue
Summerland, BC.
Date: Saturday May 2nd 2015
Time: Dinner 6:00 - 7:30pm. Live music 7:30 - 11:30pm
$20
Steak/Chicken Dinner
The Roland Allen Trio - dance music from the 60's onwards.
Raffles
50/50
Tickets: Call Denise 250-460-0565 or pick up from the Summerland Legion or email us.
To raise funds to finish the Muvuma Orphanage.
There are 30 children in there now and we are hoping to get the interior finished to the stage where 20 more children and youth can find a safe-haven. Our first priority is metal safety doors.
Can you help us to raise the final $9,000 needed to finish the orphanage?
All is going well on the trip - check out facebook and blog for pictures.
Our 7th self-funded volunteer trip to Kahama:
Just 3 people - the smallest group ever for the most demanding visit! Brenda Lowe and Peter Smythe will be enlisting the help of local volunteers to unload and distribute the contents of the 12 meter shipping container, a third of which is dedicated to the Muvuma Orphanage. Ron Ryde will be providing the training for a brick-making business made possible by the construction and donation of a brick-machine donated by himself and Lawrence Slind and Bill Lauritzen.
Thank you - we raised $1,000 for the Muvuma Orphanage at our New Year's Eve Dance in Summerland.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who made it possible to get the orphanage to the stage where the children can move in! We will continue to fundraise to finish the interior so that 30 or more children and youth can be rescued from the streets. To make a difference today, please donate on-line or mail to The One Person Project, 10108 Julia Street, Summerland, B.C V0H 1Z5, Canada. You can also pay in to our account at the Summerland Credit Union. It's so easy to make a difference!
Thanks to you it is looking as though we may be able to move the 18 orphans into the new Muvuma Orphanage before Christmas! We are still fundraisng to completely finish the building in the new year, at which point 30 or more vulnerable children and youth will be placed in a safe and loving home. Please donate on-line or mail to The One Person Project, 10108 Julia Street, Summerland, B.C V0H 1Z5, Canada. You can also pay in to our account at the Summerland Credit Union. It's so easy to make a difference!
Tickets are available for our New Year's Eve Bash in Summerland. $25 Phone Brenda 250-809-9639 or pick up at Tones Hair Design, Victoria Rd. North, Summerland. Check out our facebook page for more details or contact me
Our 4th shipping container is on its way to Tanzania - it is expected to dock at Dar es Salam on Dec 10th. This is the third container to be filled with resources and sent to our sponsor-commumity in Kahama. The first was donated to the Muhanga region of Rwanda. We are still fundraising to pay for the shipping and port fees. Please donate on-line or mail to The One Person Project, 10108 Julia Street, Summerland, B.C V0H 1Z5, Canada.
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $8,700 at the November Dinner-Dance Fundraiser!
September 26th 2014
FLASH APPEAL
For Orphanage Construction.
Click the Donate Button above
We urgently need to raise $5,000 to dig out and install septic tanks before the monsoons arrive in the next week or so! If we can reach our goal we won't have to delay construction and the children can move into their new home before Christmas! This sum will also purchase and install half of the planned toilets and sinks. The next Flash Appeal Goal is $1,000 for external and bathroom doors. The Flash Appeal grand total of $10,000 will make the building habitable and purchase beds and other essentials to make the children totally comfortable.
Once we achieve the $10,000 Flash Appeal Goal we will be three-quarters of the way to finishing the Muvuma Orphanage! Click the Donate Button to transform lives and receive photographs and stories of the orphans you are supporting.
It's that time of year again!
The celebrated One Person
Dinner Dance & Silent Auction!
Combine a good time with a good cause
Help us to house 50 orphans by Christmas
Saturday November 8th
Shatford Centre, Penticton
6:00pm - 1:00am
TICKETS: Phone Brenda 250-809-9639
Or pick up from Tones Hair Design, Summerland
Or The Soulfull Project, Penticton
Dinner & Silent & Live Auction.
Bobby Bovenzi and the Nankama
Drummers and Dancers.
Dance all night to D.J. Doug
$45
Muvuma Orphange. We urgently need to raise the final $22,000 to finish buiding the new orphanage. Mail a cheque to TOPP 10108 Julia Street or donate at the top of the page. Check out our programs and the blog for details and photographs. The orphanage will also shelter children with albinism who are at risk of being maimed or killed as their limbs are believed to hold magical powers.
One Person Annual Stationery Drive! Look out for those back-to-school specials to donate to the schools in Kahama! It's so easy to make a difference!
THANK YOU! We raised $2,113 at last week's Raise the Roof Party at Sonoran Estate Winery. Thank you to everyone who participated with a special mention to the winery owners, Arjan and Ada.
Click on the picture on the right to see the Kahama Hospital Wish List and details of Educational and other needs.
Many thanks to Joe and his team at Penticton Home Hardware Building Centre for supporting One Person. Our shipping containers are now based in their parking lot.
Check out Brenda's Interior Health Article here
Help us raise to awareness - Like and share our facebook page!
We support families, medical, education and two orphanages. We are also helping to fund a chicken co-op, a pig co-op, and sewing co-ops.
Soulfull Project Fundraiser
Raised $180 - thank you!
New Years Bash
Raised over $1,700 - thank you!
Summerland Light Up Baking Raffle
Raised $161 - thank you!
Annual Banquet, Dance & Silent Auction
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise over $10,000!
November - Zumba & Speaker Night
Mary Ann Chartrand & Lorrie Ford
Raised $155 - thank you!
July - Soulfull Project Fundraiser
Thank you to Toni for raising $2,225.60
May 4th Dinner & Dance
We raised $700 - Thank you!
March 13th 2013 The team memebers are home after a sucessful trip.
Read about our work in Muhanga, Rwanda and Kahama, Tanzania on facebook and
Planetranger
Feb. 6th The team have arrived in Kigali - check out their adventures on the planet ranger and fb links and leave some encouraging comments!
Many thanks to Big Steel Box Penticton!
They have loaned us two 20' containers to store the many items donated by the people of BC. They have been extremely supportive of us over the years!
Jan 23rd 2013 Yes - the shipping container has landed in Tanzania!
Jan 20th The 2013 shipping container should be landing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania tomorrow! We are hoping that it passes through customs quickly (and inexpensively) so that the medical volunteer team can access the medical donations when they arrive in Kahama in 3 weeks time!
Jan 19th 2013
We have updated the website. Hope you like the new look.
Please report any broken links to us through the contact us button at the top of the page. Thanks.
All being well, Brenda and a team of volunteers will be at the orphanage in early 2022.
Maintenance at Simon's Children's Centre: We have recently repainted the main building, repaired a large crack in the perimeter wall, and have fixed the foundation of the outside eating area. Thank you to our sponsors and to those who have donated funds. Contact us at info@theonepersonproject.org for information on how to sponsor or how to donate. You can also use the DONATE button at the top of the page. Asante Sana - Thank You!
There are no Covid 19 vaccines available in Tanzania at present, but we have provided education to the staff and our Agent, and have had extra hand-washing stations erected by the kitchen & dining hall.
The shipping container has arrived in Dar es Salaam!
We have done everything we can to ensure that there are no costly hold-ups - keep your fingers crossed for us! You can still receive a tax receipt for the 2021 tax year if you donate towards this now. Asante Sana - Thank You!
THANK YOU for asking how you can make a One Person Difference! This is especially important as we are no longer able to hold our regular fundraising events! *SPONSOR the orphanage for just $30 a month. *Make a one-off, or regular DONATIONS. *Sign up to take part in our next VOLUNTEER TRIP to Kahama (date to be determined).
Our 20' shipping container will be leaving in January. TAX RECEIPTS available for the 2021 tax year if you are able to make a donation towards costs. THANK YOU TO MAURER CRANE SERVICES PENTICTON for lifting the container on the truck at no charge again. AND THANK YOU BERRY & SMITH TRUCKING once again for the greatly reduced price of taking the container to the port!
We have started another planned project - putting in a boundary wall at Simon's Orphanage. As most of you know we built the orphanage and have been improving and maintaing the buildings and grounds since 2014. We also fund the running of Simon's and pay for staff and have our own Agent on the ground.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped us to raise $4,028 in our recent online fundraiser! Visit facebook to see all the businesses that donated items for the Silent Auction.
TAX RECEIPTS AVAILABLE from our shipping partner Global Emergency Mission Society if you donate towards shipping! We are sending a 20' container filled with educational and medical resources and items for the Simon's Children's Centre & Orphanage. Donate by the 3rd week of December to be included in the 2020 tax year. Contact us. Asante Sana - Thank You!
IMPACT THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN TODAY. Our fundraising events have been impacted by Covid. If you are in the position to would you consider making a one-time or repeat donation? Sponsoring the orphanage is also a meaningful option. Contact us for more information or donate online using the button above.
You may have just the right thing to help transform the lives of the children at Simon's (previously Muvuma). If you live in the Okanagan, B.C. we are looking for a gas powered rototiller, great condition black school shoes for boys and girls, and backpacks (we will fill them with supplies). We are looking to ship our sea-container in this summer so please do let us know if you can help!
COVID-19. Our Agent Emmanuel, and our on-site Social Worker Angela, are ensuring that the children do not leave the compound and understand the importance of hand-washing.
SPONSOR THE ORPHANGE and receive regular feedback on the realtime impact of your donated dollars.
What a great trip to Kahama and the orphange we built and fund! We have changed the name to Simon's Children's Centre in honour of a benafactor, Simon Sieben.
Our latest self-funded volunteer team has set off for Kahama, Tanzania! We also give some support to an area in Rwanda and have made friends there so we tend to visit the Muhunga region first, then travel to Tanzania. Follow us on facebook to see all the latest updates.
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $9,200 at our annual fundraiser!
COMING UP: 11th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
To raise funds for the Muvuma Orphanage, and the Simon Sieben School of Hope.
Saturday November 9th. Six pm until midnight.
The Shatford Centre, Main Street, Penticton.
250-460-0565. Early bird ticket $45. Mexican meal, cash bar and D.J. Doug. MC Peter Croontunes!
ITEMS NEEDED: We are sending our 6th shipping container to our sponsor community in Kahama. We are sending items to the Muvuma Orphanage, which we built and run, and for the Simon Sieben School of Hope which we have donated to, and many of the orphans will be attending.
-Solid wood desks to be used for teachers. (Wood is scarce and very expensive in TZ)
-Solid wood bookshelves.
-Clean blankets, sheets and towels for the orphanage.
-New school supplies (can be purchased in August when the sales start)
-Boys and girls black shoes for school…must be in good shape.
- Gas rototiller
-Garden rakes, shovels, etc.
-Melamine dishes for the orphanage….cups, bowls, plates.
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $1300 for the Muvuma Orphanage at our Backyard BBQ!
Backyard BBQ: TICKETS AVAILABLE. Saturday July 27th 2:00pm - 10:00pm. Just $20! Burger, salads, wet bar, entertainment and games. Bring your family and friends! 1909 Vineyard Drive, West Kelowna. 250-460-0565
COMING UP: 11th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
To raise funds for the Muvuma Orphanage.
Saturday November 9th
Six pm until midnight.
The Shatford Centre, Main Street, Penticton.
250-460-0565
ITEMS NEEDED: We are sending our 6th shipping container to our sponsor community in Kahama. We are sending items to the Muvuma Orphanage, which we built and run, and for the Simon Sieben School of Hope which we have donated to, and many of the orphans will be attending.
-Solid wood desks to be used for teachers. (Wood is scarce and very expensive in TZ)
-Solid wood bookshelves.
-Clean blankets, sheets and towels for the orphanage.
-New school supplies (can be purchased in August when the sales start)
-Boys and girls black shoes for school…must be in good shape.
-Garden rakes, shovels, etc.
-Melamine dishes for the orphanage….cups, bowls, plates.
UPCOMING FUNdraiser. 'Back Yard BBQ'
July 27th in West Kelowna! From 2 - 10:00pm $20.
Music, games, burger, salads and friends & family.
1809 Vineyard Drive, West Kelowna.
250-212-3954 or 250-317-4986
Check out the pictures and stories of the 2019 self-funded volunteer trip to our Muvuma Orphanage in Kahama Tanzania. CONTACT US if you would like to take part in the 2020 trip!
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $6,887.40 at our Annual Dinner Dance! The funds will be used towards a new well at the Muvuma Orphanage.
10th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
To raise funds to dig a well at the Muvuma Orphanage.
Saturday November 17th
Six pm until midnight.
The Shatford Centre, Main Street, Penticton.
Home Made Mexican Dinner & Taco Bar
Cash Bar
Silent & Live Auction
Entertainment: Peter Croontunes and Jay Critz
DJ Doug
$40 Early bird / $45 after Nov 10th
CONTACT US FOR TICKETS OR TO DONATE TO THE SILENT AUCTION
See the photos and stories from the 2017/18 Kahama Volunteer Trip here. Contact us to sponsor the Muvuma Orphanage!
Thank you to 2018 Trip volunteer Julie for arranging a One Person fundraiser at Dakoda's Sports Bar & Grill in Kelowna. The event raised $1358.35. As ever all proceeds will go to our programs in Kahama. Thank you to everyone who contributed towards the evening.
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $1,000 at our recent Backyard BBQ.
Change of venue for our May 5th Trivia Night - it is now at the Copper Mug in Penticton.
GoFundMe provide a portable ultrasound machine to enable health care professionals to travel to the outlying villages and identify high risk pregnancies. Brenda and a volunteer team are travelling to Kahama in January 2019
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $7,085 at our 9th annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction!
Read about the SSS Students who raised $1447.00 for the Muvuma Orphanage!
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $1078.25 at our recent TUGS Taphouse, Quiz Night!
We raised $1400 at our recent fundraiser at TUGS Taphouse! Thank you to everyone involved!
Thank you to RBC Summerland for raising $226 for One Person in your recent raffle.
Go to our facebook page for details and pictures of the December 2016/January 2017 trip
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $301 at the Summerland Light Up.
We urgently need volunteer sewers or sewing groups!
THANK YOU! We have just sent off our fifth forty-foot shipping container! The first went to a community in Rwanda and the remaining four have benefited our sponsor-community in Kahama, Tanzania. Thank you to everyone who donated resources, time and skills. A special thank you to Big Steel Box Penticton, Berry & Smith Trucking, Penticton, Maurer Crane Service, Penticton, Home Depot Penticton & Walmart Penticton.
You helped us to raise $1987.00 at our event at Lunessence Winery! Our next event is November 5th.
You helped us to raise $2040.00 at our event at Evolve Cellars! Thank you! Our next event is:
*July 23rd Fundraiser at Summerland's Lunessence Winery.
Music on the Patio, appies, silent auction and a complimentary glass of wine. 6:00 - 10:00pm
$30 Tickets available at Lunessence Winery, Tones Hair Deign, Summerland or phone Denise 250-460-0565 or Brenda 250-809-9639
*June 19th Fundraiser at Summerland's Evolve Cellars
Music on the Patio, appies, silent auction and a complimentary glass of wine. 6:00 - 10:00pm
$30 Tickets available at Evolve Cellars, Tones Hair Deign, Summerland or phone Brenda 250-809-9639
Volunteers needed Sunday May 29th to move boxes and resources into our shipping container at Penticton Walmart. Details on our facebook page or contact Denise 250-460-0565
Unfortunately Baroque to Broadway has been cancelled - due to unforseen circumstances.
Fundraiser Baroque to Broadway - A Unique Wine, Brew, Culinary & Song Event. April 21st at the Shatford Centre, Penticton. More details here
Join us at our AGM. Tuesday April 12th. Summerland Montessori School, 10317 Prairie Valley Road at 6:30pm.
One Person will have a table at the Summerland Expo on April 9th. Call by and say hello! 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Summerland Curling Rink.
Brenda & Nicole are currently on a self-funded trip to Kahama - more details on our blog and facebook page.
Thank you to everyone who has helped to change a life for the better. And for your support as we take steps to transform a community. You have helped us to
- Fill five shipping containers with medical, educational, entrepreuner and program resources. The first container went to Muhanga, Rwanda.
- Build an orphanage!
- Provide education and care for the orphans through our sponsorship program.
- Create and maintain a clubhouse for children at the HIV/AIDS clinic, including a vital food-program.
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored a child at the Muvuma Orphanage! Contact us if you would like more information.
Amazing brothers raise over $550.00!
Twin brothers Alex and Riley asked their friends to donate children's books, soccer resources and funds in lieu of gifts at their 9th birthday party. All of the party-goers will get to see photos of the specific children who will be benefiting from their generosity.
There's a new wave of youth supporting the children of Kahama - thank you YOPP (Young One Person Project) for your awareness & fundraising projects! YOPP recently raised $180 at a Christmas Fair.
One Person Annual Gala & Silent Auction
The Shatford Centre, 760 Main St. Penticton
6:00pm - 1:00am. Just $45 for a sit-down dinner,
Dinner Dance & Silent & Live Auction,
Featuring Bobby Bovenzi and the Nankama Drummers and Dancers
And dance all night to D.J. Doug!
Combine a darn good time with an exceedingly good cause!
To raise funds to ship a container of medical, educational & other essential resources to our sponsor community in Kahama.
Contact us for tickets or to donate an item or service for the silent auction. Or phone Denise 250-460-0565
A huge thank you to Jane and Paul at Saxon Estate Winery in Summerland for hosting a very succesful Music on the Patio event; we raised just over $1,700 and had lots of fun in doing so!
We greatly appreciate Victoria Road and Good Enough for Dad donating their time and amazing talents; and thank you to everyone who donated items for our silent auction and/or attended.
Look out for details of our August Music on the Patio fundraiser.
Join us at Saxon Estate Winery, Summerland
July 18th 6:00 - 10:00pm. $25
All funds will be going to the Muvuma Orphanage.
Complimnetary glass of wine, appies, and the summer -music of Victoria Road, Good Enough for Dad and Peter Croontunes.
Tickets available at Tones Hair Design, Summerland,
The Summerland Visitor Centre or contact us. Visit facebook to see the poster.
May 2nd Dinner & Dance
Summerland Royal Canadian Legion
14205 Rosedale Avenue
Summerland, BC.
Date: Saturday May 2nd 2015
Time: Dinner 6:00 - 7:30pm. Live music 7:30 - 11:30pm
$20
Steak/Chicken Dinner
The Roland Allen Trio - dance music from the 60's onwards.
Raffles
50/50
Tickets: Call Denise 250-460-0565 or pick up from the Summerland Legion or email us.
To raise funds to finish the Muvuma Orphanage.
There are 30 children in there now and we are hoping to get the interior finished to the stage where 20 more children and youth can find a safe-haven. Our first priority is metal safety doors.
Can you help us to raise the final $9,000 needed to finish the orphanage?
All is going well on the trip - check out facebook and blog for pictures.
Our 7th self-funded volunteer trip to Kahama:
Just 3 people - the smallest group ever for the most demanding visit! Brenda Lowe and Peter Smythe will be enlisting the help of local volunteers to unload and distribute the contents of the 12 meter shipping container, a third of which is dedicated to the Muvuma Orphanage. Ron Ryde will be providing the training for a brick-making business made possible by the construction and donation of a brick-machine donated by himself and Lawrence Slind and Bill Lauritzen.
Thank you - we raised $1,000 for the Muvuma Orphanage at our New Year's Eve Dance in Summerland.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who made it possible to get the orphanage to the stage where the children can move in! We will continue to fundraise to finish the interior so that 30 or more children and youth can be rescued from the streets. To make a difference today, please donate on-line or mail to The One Person Project, 10108 Julia Street, Summerland, B.C V0H 1Z5, Canada. You can also pay in to our account at the Summerland Credit Union. It's so easy to make a difference!
Thanks to you it is looking as though we may be able to move the 18 orphans into the new Muvuma Orphanage before Christmas! We are still fundraisng to completely finish the building in the new year, at which point 30 or more vulnerable children and youth will be placed in a safe and loving home. Please donate on-line or mail to The One Person Project, 10108 Julia Street, Summerland, B.C V0H 1Z5, Canada. You can also pay in to our account at the Summerland Credit Union. It's so easy to make a difference!
Tickets are available for our New Year's Eve Bash in Summerland. $25 Phone Brenda 250-809-9639 or pick up at Tones Hair Design, Victoria Rd. North, Summerland. Check out our facebook page for more details or contact me
Our 4th shipping container is on its way to Tanzania - it is expected to dock at Dar es Salam on Dec 10th. This is the third container to be filled with resources and sent to our sponsor-commumity in Kahama. The first was donated to the Muhanga region of Rwanda. We are still fundraising to pay for the shipping and port fees. Please donate on-line or mail to The One Person Project, 10108 Julia Street, Summerland, B.C V0H 1Z5, Canada.
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise $8,700 at the November Dinner-Dance Fundraiser!
September 26th 2014
FLASH APPEAL
For Orphanage Construction.
Click the Donate Button above
We urgently need to raise $5,000 to dig out and install septic tanks before the monsoons arrive in the next week or so! If we can reach our goal we won't have to delay construction and the children can move into their new home before Christmas! This sum will also purchase and install half of the planned toilets and sinks. The next Flash Appeal Goal is $1,000 for external and bathroom doors. The Flash Appeal grand total of $10,000 will make the building habitable and purchase beds and other essentials to make the children totally comfortable.
Once we achieve the $10,000 Flash Appeal Goal we will be three-quarters of the way to finishing the Muvuma Orphanage! Click the Donate Button to transform lives and receive photographs and stories of the orphans you are supporting.
It's that time of year again!
The celebrated One Person
Dinner Dance & Silent Auction!
Combine a good time with a good cause
Help us to house 50 orphans by Christmas
Saturday November 8th
Shatford Centre, Penticton
6:00pm - 1:00am
TICKETS: Phone Brenda 250-809-9639
Or pick up from Tones Hair Design, Summerland
Or The Soulfull Project, Penticton
Dinner & Silent & Live Auction.
Bobby Bovenzi and the Nankama
Drummers and Dancers.
Dance all night to D.J. Doug
$45
Muvuma Orphange. We urgently need to raise the final $22,000 to finish buiding the new orphanage. Mail a cheque to TOPP 10108 Julia Street or donate at the top of the page. Check out our programs and the blog for details and photographs. The orphanage will also shelter children with albinism who are at risk of being maimed or killed as their limbs are believed to hold magical powers.
One Person Annual Stationery Drive! Look out for those back-to-school specials to donate to the schools in Kahama! It's so easy to make a difference!
THANK YOU! We raised $2,113 at last week's Raise the Roof Party at Sonoran Estate Winery. Thank you to everyone who participated with a special mention to the winery owners, Arjan and Ada.
Click on the picture on the right to see the Kahama Hospital Wish List and details of Educational and other needs.
Many thanks to Joe and his team at Penticton Home Hardware Building Centre for supporting One Person. Our shipping containers are now based in their parking lot.
Check out Brenda's Interior Health Article here
Help us raise to awareness - Like and share our facebook page!
We support families, medical, education and two orphanages. We are also helping to fund a chicken co-op, a pig co-op, and sewing co-ops.
Soulfull Project Fundraiser
Raised $180 - thank you!
New Years Bash
Raised over $1,700 - thank you!
Summerland Light Up Baking Raffle
Raised $161 - thank you!
Annual Banquet, Dance & Silent Auction
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise over $10,000!
November - Zumba & Speaker Night
Mary Ann Chartrand & Lorrie Ford
Raised $155 - thank you!
July - Soulfull Project Fundraiser
Thank you to Toni for raising $2,225.60
May 4th Dinner & Dance
We raised $700 - Thank you!
March 13th 2013 The team memebers are home after a sucessful trip.
Read about our work in Muhanga, Rwanda and Kahama, Tanzania on facebook and
Planetranger
Feb. 6th The team have arrived in Kigali - check out their adventures on the planet ranger and fb links and leave some encouraging comments!
Many thanks to Big Steel Box Penticton!
They have loaned us two 20' containers to store the many items donated by the people of BC. They have been extremely supportive of us over the years!
Jan 23rd 2013 Yes - the shipping container has landed in Tanzania!
Jan 20th The 2013 shipping container should be landing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania tomorrow! We are hoping that it passes through customs quickly (and inexpensively) so that the medical volunteer team can access the medical donations when they arrive in Kahama in 3 weeks time!
Jan 19th 2013
We have updated the website. Hope you like the new look.
Please report any broken links to us through the contact us button at the top of the page. Thanks.
Many thanks to to the businesses, organizations, families and individuals
who have donated funds, resources, time and skills. We couldn't do this without you!
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