Thanks for all your donations so far. I completed the Escape from Alcatraz swim in September - and now I'm in the process of passing on your donations to El Barrio 4 Christ. The money is going to be used for some job creation projects, which I was able to visit yesterday. About 6 months ago, El Barrio 4 Christ set up a sewing project. They were able to buy some professional sewing machines, rent a workshop space and with 6 ex gang members have started sewing t-shirts and simple clothes that they can sell. Even though nobody knew how to sew at the beginning, they have learnt, got themselves established and work happily in a little production line. It has given all of them a new start and a real opportunity to support themselves.
Now, El Barrio 4 Christ, is in the process of setting up a shoe workshop. They have 2 people (both ex-gang members) who already know how to make shoes. They've been able to buy some essential tools and start work in their own home. The next stage is looking for a workshop space to rent, so these 2 can teach other ex-gang members the trade, and hopefully have a shop front as well so they can sell shoes directly to the public and increase their profit margin. This is what your donations will be used for. Giving gang members a second chance.
You still have chance to give (to the end of December) at www.justgiving.com/suzanne-escapes-from-alcatraz.
Thanks for all your support.
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