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August 2023 newsletter

From the Founder

Change requires change, and change can be really, really good!

In the days and weeks since our Healing Helping Hands missions trip, change within Dorcas Destiny International has been occurring and will take us to a wonderful and new, great place! We have new, active, and enthusiastic Board Members, I have a full executive committee, a committed new volunteer, updates to programs, improvements to programs, the dates and infrastructure in place for our next trip, and more!

The lifeblood of any organization is its people, and God is answering my prayer to shift the dynamics of our team so that we can be more effective and purposeful about what we have been graced and empowered to do. This is quite an exciting time for Dorcas Destiny International! Things in the world are rapidly changing, so it is now of the utmost importance for us to move with the changing times so that we are intentional about our purpose!

Every trip, every interaction, every shilling spent impacts the women and children in Kenya East Africa that we have been called to. If you are a donor, sponsor, or contributor to Dorcas Destiny International, you are part of that impact and for that, we are so grateful!

Our February 2024 Taking it to the Next Level! Missions Trip is using the application process and platform that was pioneered for the {Healing} Helping Hands Medical Missions. Our Dr. Bri the OT was the author of that process, so we did not have to recreate the wheel. YAAY!!! Our 2 Team Leaders for February 2024 are Lyrice Marsh and Pastor Craig Harvey, both of whom are seasoned global missionaries, and both of whom have traveled with me to Kenya more than once. 

Our introductory meeting is scheduled for September where we will give you an overview of the trip. If you’d like more information you’ll find the interest form in this newsletter. No matter your background, no matter your skill set, there is always something you can do. Think about it…between our 2-plus schools and 2 women’s prisons, you can believe that there’s a LOT you can do! Even unskilled people can get involved in coloring, blowing bubbles, reading, playing, dancing, singing, reading, playing sports, drawing, trying on shoes for and with the children, and on it goes. If you have a professional skillset, we will absolutely allow you to work within your sphere either with the adults or children. 

Let’s talk…

I invite you to join us on this fulfilling journey and help us change lives, including your own!

Until next time, love, hugs, and blessings!

Donna V. Werner

Founder/Board President

GO ON A MISSION TRIP AND HELP CHANGE THE WORLD

by Lyrice Marsh - Program Coordinator

Dorcas Destiny International is an important place where great volunteers are working hard for the benefit of women and children. Our volunteers provide thousands of hours improving the lives of the next generation and in turn, we learn to be tolerant of other cultures and peoples. The goal of the trips is to bring this ever-shrinking world together by offering help and resources to those in need and sharing the love of our heavenly Father.  

Invite others in your circle of influence to join you as community and international volunteer heroes.

• Join us on a mission trip 
• Help a volunteer go on a trip
• Sponsor a child ($30 per month per child)
• Host an informational session at your church or civic organization, fraternity or sorority

Help us help others!

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO FILL OUT THE INTEREST FORM

Complete this Interest Form

EDUCATION CROSSWALK



We are glad to announce Education Crosswalk's new 12-week virtual series that began on Thursday, August 17 this year. The theme of this session is "Realizing the Splendor of Your Voice" presented by Shanka Pettis - voice instructor, a classically trained and anointed teacher who is excited about sharing her gift, talent, and expertise with us!

This segment is ideal for those with an interest in music and singing. Look for an exciting announcement in the upcoming months from this specific class!

Education Crosswalk allows facilitators from the USA to teach a class, workshop, seminar, or series virtually to our people in Kenya! Our next series begins in November 2023.

DDI FEBRUARY 2024 KENYA MISSIONS TRIP

Taking everything to another level!

Dorcas Destiny International is driven by a single goal; to positively impact each individual we interact with. We strive to build productive relationships with supporters, donors, and our communities. We achieve the goals for each team trip to Kenya through the support of those who give and those who will go!

Our vision includes providing access to tangible resources that will help improve the lives of children and women in Kenya, East Africa. We actively support two schools: Motivated By Love King’s Academy (Opoya village) and Victory School (Baba Dogo slum); we visit Smart Minds Academy (Dandora slum). Dorcas Destiny International visits two women’s prisons, taking hygiene supplies for them and their children, and spending time singing, providing encouragement, and sharing gifts.

On this, our 11th team trip to Kenya, we return to our normal itinerary where we visit and interact with the children and families, sharing love, fun, education, and more! Each missionary/volunteer is responsible for her/his own expenses to cover:  

• Roundtrip air travel
• Ground Transportation
• Fuel
• Meals
• Lodging/Accommodations
• Outreach supplies for each location (basic personal hygiene, school supplies, arts/crafts, identified needs found on-site, etc.)
• Excursions
• And fun!

We are so happy you’re interested in getting involved with our work here at Dorcas Destiny International. We truly appreciate your support; you are now a valuable part of our ministry/nonprofit organization and your help strengthens our ability to serve.

Visit https://DorcasDestinyIntl.org to get a comprehensive view of all our programs and activities! You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 

YOUTUBE ACCOUNT LAUNCH!

YouTube is a valuable tool that has become integral to our operations here at DDI since it contains a library of videos of our programs from different times throughout the year.

Our YouTube channel entertains, educates, promotes social interaction, and assists in reaching wider audiences, especially for our donors, partners, and volunteers who want a recap of an experience, trip, or activity and see in living color what donor dollars pay for!

We have rebranded our channel with the latest videos and content to continue showing the world how we find pleasure in impacting the lives of women and children in Kenya East Africa.

OUTWOKEN TEA AFFILIATE PROGRAM

Outwoken Tea sells the finest loose-leaf teas from family farms located across the world in the most environmentally friendly packaging in the industry. Their mission is to create awareness of how businesses and consumers can positively impact the environment with products that are packaged in compostable materials.



Dorcas Destiny International is an affiliate with Outwoken Tea. We earn a small commission for every sale through our link. This program features a couple of teas from Kenya!



GIVING TUESDAY

GivingTuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It is touted as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world."

Dorcas Destiny International is again participating in #GivingTuesday for 2023 to support the Feed the School Children lunch program and the $70,000 building campaign to purchase a property for Victory School.

You can donate any time of the year, but we especially hope you will prepare to share a special gift with us in November for #Giving Tuesday! We are also seeking people like you to partner with us.

Dorcas Destiny International is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Donations can be made any time at https://DorcasDestinyIntl.org/join-us.

ROUNDUP FOR DDI!!



Are you looking for an easy, don't-have-to-think-about-it way to donate to Dorcas Destiny International? Sign up for RoundUp App!! You can set it and forget it AND/OR change your donation level maximums and minimums whenever you'd like! You get a receipt directly from RoundUp App every month so you can have a running tally of your contributions!

Sign up at https://roundup.app/p/DDI4KENYA today! Thanks in advance for your support and for being one of our co-parents!

SPONSOR A CHILD - $30 MONTHLY

As a reminder, your generosity assists a vulnerable or orphaned child at Victory School in Baba Dogo slum, Nairobi or Motivated By Love King’s Academy, Opoya village, Migori County, both in Kenya, and East Africa. We thank you so much for your partnership and support!