News & Events

New Mattresses for the Youngest St. Pauls Residents News by Cate

preview photo This August, NewPlace International was able to fund the replacement of 6 of the mattresses for St. Pauls, as well as the purchase of 6 plastic covers to protect the mattresses from bed-wetting. Since plastic protective covers are not a common item in Kenya, they had to be specially made ...

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Grand Opening of the New Dorms at St. Pauls News by Cate

preview photo On Sunday, July 26, 2009 the new dormitories were finally completed at St. Pauls Childrens Care Centre. The dormitories, kitchen, and bathrooms were destroyed in a kitchen fire on July 29, 2009. After 1 year of fund-raising and construction, the new building is finally completed and the children are able ...

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Our First Fundraiser Event by Cate

NewPlace International’s First Fundraiser On May 8, 2009, NewPlace International held its first fundraiser at The Greatest Bar in downtown Boston. Guests mingled, won exciting raffles prizes, played games, and learned more about our projects. We raised $1,085 in donations from the event which will be invested in sustainable projects in ...

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NewPlace International Launch Party Event by Cate

preview photo NewPlace International Launch Party May 8, 2009  7:00pm-10:00pm, Boston, MA If you missed Mardi Gras the first time around, come celebrate it with us! The Greatest Bar 262 Friend Street Boston, MA NewPlace International is having its first launch party and fundraiser event! We would like to invite you to join us, have a drink, listen ...

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January 2009 News by Cate

The Centre has received almost all of the funds required to complete the rebuilding of the dormitories, kitchen, and dining hall that were lost in the fire. Donations so far total 11 million Kenyan shillings, $143,000 USD, out of the needed 13 million Kenyan shillings, $170,000 USD. Currently the foundation ...

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