Some Specifics

So, we’re heading across the ocean in less than a week and it’s about stinking time.  Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and blessing, we feel very loved.  Some people have been asking for more specifics as what they are supporting and how much, which is a good question.  So let us lay it all out for you.

While we are employees of Paidia, we are technically volunteering.  They provide us with a place to live (which is huge) and a small stipend for some food.  Outside of that, everything else comes out of our pocket.  So any financial gifts go towards allowing us to live day to day life: food, toiletries, transportation.  In addition, we receive a three month visa on arrival and are required to leave the country every three months so our visa will be renewed upon re-entry and this comes out of our pocket as well. 

Taking all those in account, we estimate that the year’s expenses will be around $5,000.  That is what we are looking at towards a goal.  So hopefully that gives you a better understanding of what’s happening.  Gifts given to Paidia’s US center will be wired to their Palestinian center and distributed to us in Shekels (foreign money! so fun!).

So, that’s where we stand.  Please understand, if you wish to help, there is no gift too small.  If you wish to set up a monthly donation, perhaps $10 or $20 for the next year, it would be HUGE for us.  Or if that’s  not your thing, any one-time gift of $50 or $100 (or even $5) is also a blessing.  If it pleases you, you can go bigger.  Remember, this comes from the joy in your heart as you feel led. 

Just a reminder.  Support Options:

1. Send a check made out to “Paidia” with “Drew & Char Otto” in the memo line to:

Paidia

PO Box 6037

Grand Rapids, MI 49516

2. Donate over the phone, Paidia US Office: 616-855-6424. You can also set up an automatic payment at this number.

3. Donate online at www.paidia.org

Make sure that you specify that the money you donate is for Drew and Char Otto so that it gets to us AND any gift is tax deductible!

One other option:  We’ll post our mailing address soon so feel free to send letters or pictures OR any everyday items like toothpaste, TP, etc., get creative! (Although we’re not sure how cost effective this).

If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to ask.  Check back soon, we’re gonna put up a video demonstrating our awesome arabic skills!!

YEAH!