On behalf of We Were Once Them, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for donating. It is invaluable to us and will go a long way in helping us achieve our mission in supporting “THE WATER IRRIGATION PROJECT FOR CHILDREN ” in Rwanda.

We Were Once Them (WeWOT) is a 501(c)(3) that was founded in 2017. WeWOT is proud to be a beacon of hope as we share our stories and inspire the next generation of African and Caribbean youth through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

To date 7,500 youth have benefitted from our programs: we have visited 65 schools, 20 orphanages, and have donated seven thousand pounds of food, flight simulator, school supplies, clothing, sanitary supplies, and solar lamps. During WeWOT events at these schools and orphanages we have distributed and helped to provide hot meals with fresh fruits and vegetables, which are often beyond the orphanages and school budget.

We are excited to announce that we have selected The Jonathan Foundation in Rwanda as a key beneficiary of our donations in 2024. The Jonathan Foundation has been created to offer a wide-ranging platform of educational development and support for more than 1800+ students aged between 6 and 19.  Their mission is to provide a stable learning environment where students can fulfill their academic potential, while ensuring that each child has unlimited access to clean drinking water throughout the school day and a nutritious daily lunch.

The We Were Once Them organization is proud to announce our 2^nd Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser will be held at the Golf Club of Houston on June 17^th, 2024. Building on last year’s event, we are relying on the contributions of our sponsors and participants to make our golf tournament a success.

We are asking GOOD HEART like yourself or your company with a contribution up to $100,000 toward of the materials needed to build the water irrigation project. As you are aware, The Golf Club of Houston is one of the area’s premier private golf clubs. We believe this is a great opportunity to match your sponsorship with the Golf Club of Houston membership and other tournament participants. I would really like an opportunity to discuss with you what you would like to receive in exchange for your sponsorship but here are a few ideas.

Once again, thank you for your support. We are honored to have you as a Beacon of Hope in our work.

Sincerely,

Michelle Williams                                                                     Jacqueline Jacobs
Fundraising Director                                                                Golf Fundraising Liaison

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