2 Hearts 2 Kaz : Mega Fundraiser!

CLOSED! Thank you to all who helped our mission trip! Winners will be announced ASAP!

We are very excited about all the items we have this month! We are so very very thankful to all who donated these great gifts and made this great giveaway happen!

$5 for one entry or 12 entries for $50 . Contact us at info@twoheartsforhope.org with your item #'s you want your entries to go to.

For more information on how to enter your name please email us at info@twoheartsforhope.org .

For more information about Two Hearts for Hope go to http://www.twoheartsforhope.org/


Thank you for helping us improve lives!

AND THE DONATED ITEMS ARE:


#1 - Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation): At just over 1/3 of an inch thick, this slim and lightweight reading device features over 400,000 books, magazines, and blogs. The Kindle Library holds 1,500 books, has a long battery life and a paper-like display that reads like real paper without the glare. New York Times best sellers and new releases are $9.99 unless marked otherwise!




#2 - Coby DP702 7-inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame (Woodgrain): 7 inch widescreen digital photo frame displays JPEG photo files, plays MP3 and WMA music files. Photo slideshow mode with music, calendar and clock with alarm timer. Full-size USB port for use with flash memory drives, integrated speaker and full-function remote control. Wall-mountable design with detachable stand.





#3 - Build a Bear dress with bows: This great handmade dress fits a girl 4-6 (4 at the thigh, 5 below the knee and 6 above the knee worn with capris or jeans). Retail value $20.00 Included are two sets of hair bows. First set are 1-1/2 " grosgrain ribbon sized for age 3 and up. Second set is 5/8" and 7/8" ribbon sized for 12 months-2T.


























#4 - Spoiled Silly Baby Blanket with Mei Tai baby carrier: Each Spoiled Silly baby blanket is handmade out of Minky Chenille to approximately 34x 30 inches. Winner can choose boy or girl color. Mei-Tai baby carrier is embroidered with beading and made from high quality velvet.






#5 - Crayon bag with Little Leaps "Grow With Me" learning system: The handmade crayon bag holds 22 crayons on each side for a total of 44 crayons in slots sewn on the outside of the tote. This bag comes with crayons and coloring books! Retail value $25. "Grow With Me" learning system comes with Leap ahead game. New in box, for age 9-36 months.









#6 - Beautiful handmade quilt: Back by popular demand, we have this one-of-a-kind quilt featuring aspects of the Kazakhstan flag in beautiful yellow and blues. This quilt is NOT made yet and will take APPROXIMATELY 6-8 MONTHS from when the winner is announced to ship. This quilt is truly gorgeous and will look great in any room of your home!







#7 - Monkabee t-shirt and blanket:The winner can choose a short ($8) or long ($10) sleeved tee and a 20x30 ($18) or 30x40 ($28) blankie. Visit Monkabee's shop on Etsy! http://www.etsy.com/shop/monkabee







#8 - Green with Envy cuff bracelet by Leslie Dean Designs - This is just a fabulous and very elegant cuff bracelet. It is handmade and one of a kind. It is 2 "wide and covered both sides with a lush moss green velvet. The beautiful dark and light green costume jewel was once a beautiful brooch from the 30's. Inside the velvet is an adjustable metal cuff that is sized to fit most wrists and is somewhat adjustable. There is no doubt that you will get compliments wearing this bracelet! All your friends will be green with envy! www.LeslieDeanDesigns.etsy.com





#9 - Children's bag with books: Mickey Mouse handmade all purpose bag is great for carrying books! This comes with five books for your 3-7 year old! Perfect for car trips and overnights!





















#10 - $25 gift certificate to Kick Ass Bow's: Unique, handcrafted bows will look great in your daughters hair. All bows are custom, all of the time! www.kickassbows.com






#11 - Ceramic Honey Pot: This honey pot is hand thrown and painted. Use for honey or sugar, this is a charming addition to any kitchen. http://www.etsy.com/shop/PattyBilbro
















#12 - Original, abstract painting for a child's room: Liz Nelson likes to explore concepts or ideas in her paintings, often in a somewhat abstract and subtle way. She draws inspiration from poetry and the written word and enjoys mixing aspects of illustration with a more free form of painting. Painting will be approximately 12 x12. Winner will choose up to 3 colors and painting will include child's name and come ready to hang. Painting will take 30 days to complete. Contact info: liznelson.artist@gmail.com.



#13 - Relaxation Bundle - You are bidding on a Bath and Body Works spa basket that includes shower gel, body lotion, fragrance mist, and bubble bath. You also will win 4 handmade orange hooded adult sized bath towels.








#14 - Summer infant day and night video monitor: Monitor is new in box.
















#15 - Summer infant bath and shower center with hand knit blanket, hat and scarf: Tub us new in box (baby not included). Lovely hand knit baby blanket in blue and white with hat and scarf.










#16 - Evenflo baby suite classic play yard and handmade blanket: The play yard is new in box with carrying case and does NOT include the bassinet. . Blanket is blue and cream with blue and lime green ribbon.












#17 - It's a Small World handmade quilt: The quilt is 45" x 45" and would be a good child's snuggle-up quilt or is certainly nice enough to be used as a wall hanging in a kid's room.











#18 - Summer infant bath tub with baby insert and handmade pink "lovie" blanket: Tub is new in box and shower is NOT included (baby not included) Retail value $39.99. Hot pink furry and hot pink fleece "lovie" size blanket with hot pink and light pink ribbon.









#19 - Handmade all purpose tote filled with 4 dozen gourmet cookies and glass necklace: This medium handmade tote is good for carrying anything. Retail value $20.00 The Cooks Next Door will make, package and ship 4 dozen gourmet cookies. Your choice of the following: White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal, Triple Chocolate, Toffee Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Molasses Spice. http://thecooksnextdoor.com/ This Lady Moon Glass necklace is a unique, one-of-a kind, kiln fired glass piece. www.ladymoonglass.com




#20 - Custom Boutique hand painted outfit: Winner will receive a custom designed outfit of your choice. Skirt or pants, long sleeve or short...the sky is the limit! Everything is hand sewn and painted! . http://shop.ebay.com/kwall88/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25












#21 - Diamond earrings with Lady Moon glass necklace: These gorgeous sparkling diamond earrings light up your face with a brilliance never seen before. They are hand crafted in stunning feminine gold mountings that display the diamonds to their maximum beauty. To be worn on any occasion, both casual and formal, these earrings will become an everyday part of your life.14K White Gold Round Diamond 4-Prong Stud earrings (3/8ctw, K-L, I2-I3).. This Lady Moon Glass necklace is a unique, one-of-a kind, kiln fired glass piece. www.ladymoonglass.com







#22 - Baby trend car seat with two handmade blankets: Car seat is new, never before used but does not have a box due to damage (to the box only) during shipping. . 1 car seat size cream swirl and light blue satin with brown and brown ribbon . 1 white satin and white fleece "lovie" size blanket with lime green and brown ribbons






#23 - Handmade bracelet in Kazakhstan colors: Freshwater pearl coin bracelet, in shimmering blue and bright gold with sterling silver accents and love knots. Made by Cynthia Leonard












#24 - Refurbished Dell Model D505 laptop: Laptop is refurbished and has a 15 inch screen.














#25 - Rag Bag with scarf and glass necklace: 1 rag bag Camo/Black and orange with one pocket. . Beautiful black crocheted scarf and a Lady Moon Glass necklace.













#26 - Hand made, custom crochet and beaded socks for girls: Toddler up until size 13 children's shoe. Similar styles seen in Nordstrom, . Total pairs: 29 pairs, assorted. All are clean, new and unworn (except for the modeled ones.)








#27 - Quotable canvas art from Barnes and Noble: . Perfect for home or office.
















#28 - Jazz 3.1 MP Digital Movie Camera: Camera is new in box! Camera details: Digital Still Camera, PC Camera, Video Recording, Mass Storage, SD/MMC Card Slot, 32MB Internal Memory, 1.5" TFT LCD, TV Out, 3 x AAA Battery, 4X Digital Zoom, JPEG/AVI.












#29 - Framed, original adoption poem: This is an original poem from an upcoming children's book. The size of the white frame is 11x14. This poem can't be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the author. This will look great in any child's room!


Tickets are $5 each or 12 for $50.

More donations delivered

In December Two Hearts delivered a container to Kazakhstan with donations (and the playground equipment). Yesterday some of the items were delivered to three orphanages: blind home (Almaty), youth transitonal home (Almaty), and a special needs home in Taldy-Korgan. Here are some photos:

Mission Trip Raffle

We are putting together a fantastic raffle with many great items to benefit our mission trip! Some of the items so far are a Kindle, handmade bags, pottery and a painting. If you would like to donate anything, small or large, please contact us! info@twoheartsforhope.org

We are very thankful for the support thus far!

Look for the raffle later this week!

Donations purchased!

In December we asked for your support to help a women's prison in Almaty. We want to thank all the people that answered our call and donated! With your support we were able to supply:

Diapers, shelving, 2 strollers.....

25 Pots and pans

Sterilizers

14 radiators

Microwave

2 irons

Balls

Sheets and blankets

100 plates, bowls and cups

Baby wraps

Potty chairs

Outdoor clothing

3 sleds

The women's prison also has a baby home so the inmates can keep their children. Here are some additional pictures of the children receiving their new outdoor clothing:

Thank you for making a difference!

Who likes coffee?

We have signed up with Just Love Coffee to fundraise for the upcoming mission trip! Check out this link for some great coffee and merchandise!

We will receive:

Coffee: $5 each
T-Shirt: $5 each
Travel Mug: $3 each
Tote Bag: $3 each
Hat: $3 each
Coffee Scoop: $1 each

Just by drinking Just Love Coffees, people can make a difference.

http://www.justlovecoffee.com/TwoHearts2KazakhstanMission2010

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you had a fun and relaxing holiday season!

We are very excited for 2010! In a few short months we will be traveling back to Kazakhstan to spend 10 days in Almaty City building a playground for the 350 orphans at the Children's Home. So far we have 5 people registered, 3 more committed to coming, and lots more interested. If you would like details on the trip please visit our website, www.twoheartsforhope.org.

Our new fundraising total for the playground is - $19,581! We are just $5419 away from our goal! We thank everyone who made a donation or bought a calendar and ornament this holiday season! Your generosity is making our dream of a year ago, a big reality!

Women's Prison

Two Hearts is helping purchase some items for a women's prison in Almaty, Kazakhstan this Christmas Season after we received a call last week saying that the Ministry of Justice in Almaty needed help!

Some women come to the prison pregnant and/or with children and instead of sending the babies and children to the orphanages the prison does it's best to keep the families together. The prison has an orphanage for children up to 5 years old that is very poor and lacking a lot of basic necessities. The prison also acts as a maternity hospital for pregnant mothers. If the women choose to keep their child the prison helps them to do that.

We are trying to stop the cycle of orphans by helping these women with items that will allow them to keep their children with them in prison. If not, the children will be brought to the orphanages.

The prison is in need of many items but the most important to MOJ are the necessities for the orphanage in the prison.

These are some of the things you can help us sponsor this year:

$147 for plates and spoons
$300 for Diapers
$150-$180 for 25 pots and pans
$700 for 14 radiators
$100 for 4 irons
$250 for 5 strollers
$300 for baby wraps
$100 for sterilizer for baby things
$100 shelves

You can sponsor one whole item or just a part of something specific. You can donate $5 or $10 towards something. However you want to do it. If you want to do it in honor of one of your loved ones please let us know and we can mail them (or you a card to give them) and we will honor them on our website.

We are excited about this opportunity to branch out and feel blessed the Lord has trusted us to help these women and children. Thank you for helping us to make a difference this Christmas season!

- To make a donation through paypal - go to our website and select "DONATE NOW." Please indicate in the note what you would like to sponsor.

The playground is delivered!!!

The playground has been delivered to Kazakhstan! We are halfway through our fundraising goal!

Please consider making a monetary donation, purchasing an ornament or calendar to help us reach our goal so we can construct the playground in May!

Fundraisers

Two of our board members are hosting online parties for Mary Kay and Pampered Chef to raise money for our playground project! Perfect way to get some holiday shopping done and support Two Hearts as well!

Need Mary Kay? Shop on line at http://www.marykay.com/Denise-Miller--for every $40.00 you spend between Sunday Nov. 30th and midnight Friday Dec. 4th, Denise will donate $5.00 to "Two Hearts for Hope" playground campaign--to build a playground for an orphanage in Kazahkstan. Just put "Two Hearts for Hope" in the comment section when checking out. Also indicate if your order is needed by Christmas. Spread the word to anyone you know--lets make this a huge success for the orphans in Kazahkstan. Thanks!

Pampered Chef: These cooking items make wonderful Holiday gifts.
The best part is that 20-25% of the sales of this party will go to a charity very dear to my heart, Two Hearts For Hope. Two Hearts For Hope works very hard to bring hope to the children in Kaz living in orphanages. The money raised from this party will go to fund a playground for an orphanage in Almaty. Please consider a purchase anytime. It doesn't have to be made at the party! Order now until December 11 to receive your gifts by Dec 18th. Thanks for your support. http://www.pamperedchef.biz/angelahays?showId=2352020

Mission Trip

We are excited to announce the dates for our 2010 Mission Trip! We will be traveling April 30th through May 9th to Almaty City where we hope to build our playground at the Children's Complex! If you would like more information on joining us on this life changing trip to see first hand God's work, please contact us at info@twoheartsforhope.org

Christmas Ornaments!

Introducing our first Two Hearts for Hope Christmas Ornament. This ornament will be the first in a series we hope to continue for years to come! 2 1/2" diameter custom pewter ornament, hand sculpted, hand satin pewter finish, with green ribbon! These ornaments will be $25 (includes shipping) and make the perfect holiday gift for anyone in your life! Give as a gift and we will enclose a note card stating a donation has been made in honor of the recipient. What a perfect way to give this holiday season! All proceeds will go towards our playground project in Almaty City!

You can purchase them from our website, http://www.twoheartsforhope.org/ornaments.html.

Preorder your calendar today!

Visit our website today to preorder your calendars! www.twoheartsforhope.org

Calendars are $20.50, this includes printing, packaging and shipping. 100% of the proceeds will go towards building a playground at the Children's Complex in Almaty City. We estimate the calendars will be shipped towards the middle of November, plenty of time for the holiday season! These adorable children will make any home a little brighter in 2010!

UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY WITH THE PICTURES. WE HAVE 90 KAZ KIDDOS AND WISH WE COULD ACCEPT THEM ALL BUT SIMPLY CAN'T. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.

Don't forget there is only 6 days left to vote for your favorite charity. Click here to vote for Two Hearts for Hope, Lebanon, MO. Thank you for your support!

Preview - take a look!! UPDATED

Here is a preview of two calendar pages! Look at how adorable these kiddos look!

UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY WITH THE PICTURES. WE HAVE 90 KAZ KIDDOS AND WISH WE COULD ACCEPT THEM ALL BUT SIMPLY CAN'T. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.

2010 Two Hearts Calendar

We are now accepting photos for our 2010 calendar! Please send us one picture of your Kazakh cutie to kim@twoheartsforhope.org by October 15th. We will have them shipped to you in plenty of time for the holiday season.

All proceeds from the calendar will go towards the playground project in Almaty City.

The calendars will make a perfect gift and help a great cause!

Don't miss out on being included in this awesome and adorable calendar!

Blind children, Special needs and the Children's home

Playground site!

What a day, what a week, WOW. How do I begin? Today our day started with visiting the blind childrens home in the city. There are 212 children there. It was a wonderful home where orphaned children and children that have parents study and live. It is for children that are blind, partially blind or have vision problems. If they are orphaned the government pays if they have parents the parents have to pay. These children are in a wonderful place. The director is SO kind and caring and asked us many times if we could visit a blind school in America and then come back to tell her what they are doing there so she knows if they need to add anything to her school. She genuinely cares about the children, she genuinely wants them to be something in life. She did tell us that in Kazakhstan the people view these children as throw aways and will not hire them even if they have a university education. It was very uplifting to know that some people really do care about the kids.

Our next stop was the special needs orphanage. 250 kids live here. Talk about a pathetic place . Very eye opening and very sad. We first handed out some wheelchairs, the kids were so excited. We had 5 and we could have used 50 at least. The first boy was so excited. He wheeled his chair EVERYWHERE. When we got to the 2nd floor to hand the last one, a little boy crawled in and said he heard that we are handing out wheelchairs and at this point we were out. It was the most sad thing I have ever seen. He cried and cried until finally we went and got the one that we were saving for the little girl in the hospital. None of us could take it so we had to give it to him. It was a very enlightening and heart wrenching experience. Knowing that most of these children will never be adopted is so very sad! But knowing that we made a bit of a difference makes it all worth.

Our last stop was the children's home where we are building the playground. Oh what a FABULOUS place, I mean fabulous an in clean, caring and way better than we have seen all week. The assistant director is such an awesome woman. The regular director is in America right now so we toured the facility with her. I bet she knows every kid by name and they all come running to hug her when they see her. She is definitely a very caring and sensitive woman! We could not have picked a better place for this playground to go. If the children have to live in a orphange setting without parents this is the place they will learn about love and life skills. This CH houses 350 children. Yes I really said 350, it is the largest orphanage in the country of Kazakhstan. It used to be CH#3 but now it is called the Children's home complex and it houses children age 3-18. I asked her if people come for the older ones and she said yes sometimes. She also told me that she loves americans because they don't just pick the kids with the best looks, they pick the kids that are close to there heart. She also Thanked me at least 50 times for the playground and for the help. She said we were welcome anytime. It was still sad to know that that are so many children with no parents but at least these children are in a loving environment and are thriving and learning life skills. The playground will go to good use!

As we wrap up our trip, we want you all to know that all of your support whether it be large or small is making a difference. Our organization is one that was started to care for the ones that were left behind. That is and ALWAYS will be our primary goal for the children of Kazakhstan. God tells us to take care of the orphans, if we don't who will?? Thank you for following our journey this week. There will be a next time, so start praying now. If you would like to join our team next year please let us know. We haven't got the dates set yet but we are working on some projects that will need your help! Thanks again!