Changing hearts
styling kids, helping people, protecting the planet
At cornflowerblue we are all about changing the hearts of people. We are committed to being very transparent about the money we raise for the cornflowerblue foundation and how it is spent.
How much have we raised and how have we spent it?
As at 30th March 2010 - $860 has been donated to the cornflowerblue foundation from the sale of our products. Our target was $2,700 by the end of March 2010. So we didn't quite make it! Buy more products and help us reach our next target of $3,000 by 30 June 2010. While $860 might not sound like much it goes a long way in India!
cornflowerblue foundation achievements
A quick summary of our achievements as at the end of March 2010 are outlined below:
1. The English for Everyone Program is continuing with approximately 50 students being trained in English each week. The older students are improving in leaps and bounds. The weekly running cost for this program is $20 for photo-copying, art and craft materials and a snack.
2. 85 beauty packs have been handed out to women at the Ashudeep Community Centre in Mahim.
3. Clothing has begun to be distributed to the children at Mumbai Mobile Creches - clothing received by 15 children. To see some photos click here. Clothing has been distributed to the children at Tender Hands. A donation has been made to Goonj which recycles fabric.
4. 200 garments have been produced by under-privileged tailors through the Foundation of Love Label.
5. Two children are receiving regular financial support at Tender Hands Inc.
6. Financial support has began for Foodbank Australia.
7. Work has begun on a new English Program to be rolled out to children in government school. cornflowerblue has teamed up with Life Trust, a local NGO. This is an exciting new project for us. What is even more exciting is that some of our customers are helping write the program! Too exciting.
8. cornflowerblue has received amazing donations for our customers and supporters. Keep it coming. Thank you to generous families in Australia and NZ.
We still have a long way to go and much to do.
Did you know?
We thought we might share a little about how far $1 goes for our charity projects. We think you will be pleasantly surprised.
$1 will buy:
1. One set of classroom worksheets for a class of 50 students
2. A jar of nail polish for the women at Ashudeep Community Centre
3. Pay for 1 item to be sent to India for the Use it, Love it, Give it Back program
4. Pay for half a day for a child at Tender Hands shelter
For more details on our donations policy click here.
