The Julia Project Blog

Feb 3, Happy Birthday Julia

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT

We've just learned that today is our charity namesake's birthday. Julia - Happy Birthday!!! You are such an inspiration and we're so proud of you.

Feb 2, Happy Groundhog Day!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:51:18 GMT

Tradition tells us when the groundhog comes out of his burrow to have a look around, the weather he finds tells us how much longer we wait until Spring arrives. On a sunny day, he will likely see his shadow and go back into his hole to wait six more weeks before the winter weather is over. On a cloudy day, like it is today here in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada, we can anticipate an early spring. Now that's only if you believe in folklore... If you just believe in a little fun on a dreary February morning, Happy Groundhog Day from all of us at The Julia Project!

Jan 29, World Economic Forum

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:05:22 GMT

Five million Kenyan children will be de-wormed annually for the next five years. This is phase 2 of the World Economic Forum's de-worming program, aimed at parasitic worm infections in the younger population. On a broader outlook, Deworm the World, a Young Global Leaders project, plans to bring treatment to 25 million children worldwide. Children suffering with worms are usually hampered by stunted development and impaired education. Kenya Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga is quoted to say "Many people in the developing world don't know the importance of child-based worming as one of the most sereious public health-based problems. Children are often too sick and weak to study at school or even to attend school at all...Children with worms are 13% more likely to be illiterate." He has great hopes for the success of the program.

Jan 11, Christmas Gift Donation from Cameron

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:58:06 GMT

Cameron, our 15 year old friend from South Bend, IN, donated her Christmas gift money to The Julia Project. How great is that?! Thanks for putting others above yourself, Cameron.

Jan 5, Our International Student Scholarships Supporting Kenyan Students

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:28:33 GMT

Our International student scholarships, through our Laurie St Pierre Scholarship Fund, are reaching 9 Kenyan children. Our Agent in Nairobi confirmed the school fees for 2nd term have been received and distributed to the appropriate schools. We look forward to future updates and reports from both the schools and the children again.

Dec 22, Our Bibles for Wemendji are Here

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:52:25 GMT

We're tripping over boxes in the Julia Project office today. Our shipment of children's Bibles destined for Wemendji have arrived. They're beautiful!

Dec 14, Christmas Charity For Children At Christmas

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:00:18 GMT

Make this year's Christmas charity all about giving to children at Christmas. Give a gift of hope to children in poverty through The Julia Project Fdn.

Dec 5, School Project Helps Haitian Children

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:59:50 GMT

Hi, My name is Kiran, and I'm a grade nine student from Dickinsfield Junior High in Edmonton Alta. As part of my leadership project, I'm fundraising for

Dec 4, First Lakefield Girl Guides

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:34:25 GMT

Many thanks to the First Lakefield Girl Guides who hosted us recently, allowing us to share about who we are and what we do at The Julia Project. You are an amazing group of young ladies eager to help. We are ever grateful to see young people thinking of others. Kids helping kids is an important part of our vision.

Dec 1, December 1st Is World Aids Day

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:29:26 GMT

The battle against AIDS and HIV holds new hope according to the UNAIDS recent reporting. The report shows 2.7 million people are newly infected each year, and treatment is available to close to seven million people helping them to live longer and enjoy healthier lives. Compared to 20 years ago, the new infection rate was rising steadily and many were without treatment.

Nov 30, Smile For Today

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:44:03 GMT

The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket.

Nov 15, Christmas Bows

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:54:56 GMT

Thoughts of Christmas giving are on our hearts at this time of year. I came across this quote and thought it was a great reminder of what's really important. 'Life isn't tied with a bow . . . .. . . . but it's still a gift.' Join us in changing the life of a child this Christmas season.

Nov 11, Cree Indians at Wemendji First Nations Reserve

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:33:50 GMT

Hope has come to the Cree Indians of Wemindji suffering from the abuses of three generations of residential schools.

Nov 9, Cree Indians Stories of Survival

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:20:17 GMT

I met with Mickey DeCarlo, our contact from the First Nations project we are helping at Wemindji, James Bay. It was a pleasure to give her the donations of craft supplies for their Sunday school classes, and catch up on things. We looked at a video made at Wemindji, with clips of residential school abuse survivors telling bits of their stories. What courageous, dear, people! We shared a powerful moment when Mickey told of a young Cree girl searching for answers around this most sensitive, heart wrenching issue. She wondered why her grandma cried in her sleep at night.

Nov 2, Helping Children Around The World - The Julia Project

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:53:02 GMT

Join us in helping children around the world. The Julia Project Foundation, is a registered nonprofit charity for children unable to help themselves.

Oct 30, African Proverb

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:29:05 GMT

Sikio lisilosikia hufuatwa na mauti na sikio linalosikia hufuatwa na baraka. (Swahili) A deaf ear is followed by death and an ear that listens is followed by blessings. (English)

Oct 29, New Rules for Canadian Charitable Donations

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:56:31 GMT

The House of Commons finance committee is looking a changing the existing rules governing charitable donations in Canada. The proposed changes are to include boosting the tax credit given for donations and removing capital gains tax on private company shares and real estate. The recession has affected donations while needed services charities provide have risen. Tory MP Peter Braid, is quoted saying, "It's a recognition of the important work that charities do and a concern for their sustainability."

Oct 19, More Donations For Haiti

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:44:50 GMT

Our office here at The Julia Project is filled to overflowing with boxes of donations destined for Haiti. We received an abundance of school supplies, textbooks - both French and English - teachers resources, and lots of craft supplies, from a private school in Kingston, Ontario, that has closed it's doors. Thanks to our newest volunteer, Heather Beaudreau, who helped sort through all the goodies!

Oct 12, Online Fundraiser WestJet Airlines Flight

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:53:29 GMT

Join The Julia Project Foundations WestJet Airlines online fundraiser Silent Auction to help Haiti earthquake victims.

Oct 12, Laurie St Pierre International Student Scholarships

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:25:52 GMT

The Laurie St Pierre International Student Scholarships Fund provides school fees and support to children in poverty around the world.

Oct 12, The Julia Project is going to Haiti again!

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:10:39 GMT

Elizabeth and Jenna, our representatives from Fort Mac Murray, Alta., are busy planning their mission trip to Haiti this December. They'll be visiting the project we support at Vignier, which is about 1 1/2 hours drive north of the capital city of Port au Prince.

Oct 12, Haiti Mission Trip to Rebuild Haitian Orphanage/School

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:49:32 GMT

The Julia Project's Haiti mission trip will be from October 27, 2010 to November 3, 2010.

Sep 28, Plantain Recipes

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:29:21 GMT

Enjoy our collection of plantain recipes, commonly served in both African and Haitian homes.

Sep 15, What Is Cholera

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:21:51 GMT

What is Cholera? A severe intestinal infection that if left untreated, can be fatal. Cholera affects undeveloped countries around the world.

Sep 15, HIV Aids Facts - Straight Up

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:14:54 GMT

HIV Aids facts report estimates of 33.4 million people living with HIV/AIDS, worldwide.

Sep 1, Business Donations To The Julia Project Foundation

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:03:57 GMT

Business donations to The Julia Project Foundation from corporations and businesses standing with us in our vision to help poverty stricken children around the world.

Aug 25, Fundraising For Kids 4th Annual Garden Party

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:58:46 GMT

Fundraising for kids is always fun for us at The Julia Project Foundation. Our Garden Party's don't disappoint.

Aug 1, Compensation Affiliation Affidavit - The Julia Project

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:43:21 GMT

Compensation Affiliation Affidavit for TheJuliaProject.com

Jul 22, News On Haiti Mission Trip

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:55:01 GMT

The Julia Project Foundation reports news on Haiti mission trip of October, 2010.

Jul 7, Haitian Proverb

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:59:34 GMT

"Men anpil chay pa lou.", translates to "Many hands make the load lighter." It's a great reminder of what we believe here at The Julia Project. As we often say, "Together we can make a difference!" We receive donations from as little as $5.00, which seems like a small amount. To the child that gave it out their gift money or bank account, that's a tremendously large gift in more ways than one!

Jul 1, Happy Canada Day

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:32:52 GMT

We are very privileged to live in Canada. To enjoy so many freedoms, to have fresh water and good food, access to health care, education, police protection, and religious choice to name a few. I'm proud to be a Canadian! Happy Canada Day everyone.

Jun 21, 4th Annual Garden Party

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:11:23 GMT

Our 4th Annual Garden Party Fundraiser will help us raise funds to support our projects helping poverty stricken children around the world.

Jun 16, Fourth Annual Garden Party Fundraiser

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:46:32 GMT

Our 4th Annual Garden Party Fundraiser is fast approaching. If you haven't got your tickets yet, please contact us and we'll put you on our reserve list. Check out all the details, and please join us!

May 31, Fundraising For Haitian Children

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:30:31 GMT

We heard from Sarah Kirstufek and who works at the Bridgeview Public Library, in Bridgeview IL. Sarah is organizing a coin collection fundraiser in conjunction

May 25, Helping Haiti Earthquake Students

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:41:50 GMT

We get the best emails from time to time here at The Julia Project. We recently heard from Kiran, a grade 9 student working on her leadership project. She is hosting an information booth during lunch break at her school and informing students about the Haiti earthquake and how it impacted the children and schools in Haiti. She is giving the students the opportunity to donate whatever amount they like.

Apr 29, Funding Higher Education In Kakamega, Kenya

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:57:18 GMT

We've just updated the history of the African school in Kakamega, Kenya, where The Julia Project supports a student each year. A heartwarming story of dedication.

Apr 26, Help Us Have A Successful Fundraiser

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:21:12 GMT

You're invited to The Julia Project Foundation Boston Pizza Celebrity Server Event! 10% of all food sales will be donated to our charity by Boston Pizza.

Come on out and meet Julia and the rest of our team of servers and help us have a successful fundraiser.

Apr 13, Class Coin Collection - Children Helping Children

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:02:49 GMT

I really wanted my son and daughter to know how fortunate they were, and wanted them to realize that there are so many children in poverty across the world

Apr 5, Cameron's Christmas Charity

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:51:45 GMT

This Christmas, instead of a gift, my Granddaughter decided to donate $50.00, the amount I would have spent on her gift, to a charity. She did the research

Mar 25, Participate In 2011 Earth Hour

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:56:54 GMT

Saturday, March 26, 8:30 pm, is the time set aside for World Earth Hour 2011. Make a stand against climate change and join the largest world-wide global change movement, pledging support for the planet. It's a world-wide awareness campaign to remind us to stop wasting energy and create interest in wind and solar power. Make your personal commitment to impact the environment by turning off your lights for one hour. As an expression of sympathy to the people affected by the Japan earthquake and tsunami of March 11, please start your local Earth Hour with one minute of silence.

Mar 17, Bottle Drives and Bake Sales!

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:01:22 GMT

My friend Jenna MacPhee and I are fundraising to support education in Haiti. Through bottle drives and bake sales, we're raising money to build a school

Mar 16, Craft Fair Helping African Children

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:45:19 GMT

Lisa, a young college girl, wants to visit Africa one day. She dreams of volunteering as a teacher, and to help in whatever ways she can. Wanting to

Mar 11, African Proverb

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:39:29 GMT

This is an old African proverb that is full of wisdom even today. "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." That's our heart here at The Julia Project. "Together we can make a difference!"

Mar 1, African Education Quote

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:00:06 GMT

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela

Feb 18, Benefit Concert For The Julia Project

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:45:26 GMT

Jab Media Group Inc. is hosting a benefit concert for The Julia Project Fdn., on Saturday, March 12th. See all the details.

Feb 3, Kids Helping Kids

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:03:21 GMT

The Julia Project received a donation in the mail today, accompanied by a very special note. A grandmother, Caroline, wrote that instead of a Christmas gift, her granddaughter, Cameron, wanted to donate the amount of her gift to a charity. Cameron, who is 14 years old, decided to donate to The Julia Project. Cameron, you've impressed us and inspired us in our vision to engage children 'who have' to help children 'who have not'. We salute you both, grandmother and granddaughter! Heartfelt thanks from all of us at The Julia Project.

Jan 29, WestJet Online Silent Auction Comes To A Close

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:04:24 GMT

At 6:01pm, est, we posted the amount of $1,325.00 as our winning bid for our online silent auction event.

Check out all the details.

Jan 28, Still More Last Day Silent Auction Fundraiser

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:59:09 GMT

Our high bid as of 3:32pm, est, today - January 28, 2011 - is $1.325.00.

Jan 28, More Last Day Silent Auction Fundraiser

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:34:55 GMT

At 10:36am, est, we received a bid of $1,300.00. Someone's getting closer to their round trip flight for 2, and we're getting closer to helping our Haitian friends.

Jan 28, Last Day of WestJet Online Silent Auction Fundraiser

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:09:25 GMT

We might see some last chance bidding wars today, as our auction closes today at 6pm sharp. No exceptions! As of 10:00am est, this morning, Janaury 28, 2011, our highest bid is $1,275.00.