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Janessa Marie Rivera
Feb. 8, 1991 - Aug. 5, 2008
"Gone, But In Our Hearts Forever"

 

 

 

 In August 2008, despite all of my visits with her to many doctors, I tragically lost my only child. My beautiful 17 year old daughter, Janessa. She is MY ANGEL.  Janessa passed away the summer before her senior year in high school.  She is my inspiration that has set me on this path of Missionary Work in Kenya.  I have begun this project to help others less fortunate in Honor of my daughter.   

 

 

 

 

PROJECT JANESSA - KENYAN OUTREACH is in its 4th year.  We are pleased to report that 3 missions have been carried out since December 2009.  Our friends in Kenya are loving, caring, smart, hardworking people.  Even so, their needs far surpass any of ours, to say the least.  The rural villages that we reach out to are mostly poor farm villages.  There is no electricity or running water.  Life there is very simple, but difficult.

 

PROJECT JANESSA - KENYAN OUTREACH focuses are the following:

School Uniforms for children so that they can attend primary school - In Kenya, Primary school is almost free of charge.  The problem is that the children must have a uniform to attend.  You can see where that becomes a major problem for families who are just trying to survive.  The average school uniform costs $35 USD and it includes shoes, socks, pants/dress, shirt, and sweater.  No child should be denied an education simply because they do not have a uniform.

Shoes for those who are barefoot and cannot afford a pair of shoes.  Many people do not wear shoes because they do not own a pair.  This can cause a serious health risk making the person susceptible to Jiggers.  These are small worms that burrow into the feet (usually starting at the toes) causing pain, swelling, puss and of course fever and other terrible side effects.

Food for families that are in a state of total destitute.  This will probably include rice, sugar, beans, flour, soap, cooking oil, but is not limited to just that.  I especially reach out to single mothers with small children and the elderly.

School Supplies for some of the village nursery/pre-schools.  The teachers are doing their very best reaching out to the small children for early intervention.  They literally have no pencils, paper or books.  Just some homemade posters on the walls made out of burlap bags in many cases.

  

Food Desperately Needed
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Thika Village, Kenya

I know this is what I am meant to be doing.  PROJECT JANESSA - KENYAN OUTREACH achieved official Non-Profit status in the spring of 2011. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation of Food Supplies

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Ihwagi Village - Karatina, Kenya

My BEAUTIFUL friend Grace!

July 2011 Mission:  PROJECT JANESSA - KENYAN OUTREACH had a very successful mission with expansion into a 5th village just outside of Nanyuki in a village call Naro Moru.  Food was supplied to over 100 families, 77 Brand New School Uniforms including Shoes were given to children of the five villages.  School supplies was given to two village Pre-schools as well as to a Children's Home in Mathare Valley.  In addition we were blessed to be able to reach out to a dear elederly friend Regina of Mwea in her last days by providing a new mattress, pillow and much needed food supplies.  Thank you to all who helped to make a difference in the lives of others.

July 2010 Mission:  PROJECT JANESSA - KENYAN OUTREACH supplied food to 82 families, 57 Brand New School Uniforms including Shoes were given to children of the four villages we worked in.  School supplies were given to two village Pre-schools as well as to a Children's Home in Mathare Valley.  In addition, 5 mattresses were purchased and delivered to homes that I visited.  A SECOND PJKO home was built for a very special family!  It is virtually impossible to mention ALL of the "other" acts of love and kindness that were done during this mission.  Thank you to ALL that donated to make this so successful!  May God Continue To Bless You.

 

December 2009 Mission:  PROJECT JANESSA - KENYAN OUTREACH supplied food and other much needed items to over 60 families including widowed elderly and 80 Brand New School Uniforms to children of 4 poor rural villages!  Thank you to ALL that donated to make this so successful!  May God Bless You.

 

 

Joseph Burii Muthuku is 96 Years Young!  Ihwagi Village, Karatina - Kenya.  Mission December 2009 (left).  Joseph was supplied food supplies in December.  During PROJECT JANESSA - KENYAN OUTREACH's July Mission we went back to check on our dear, sweet, friend Joseph who is now 97! (right).  He is doing very well and he remembered exactly where I sat when I met him back in December!  He was supplied a Brand New Mattress and food supplies during our July 2010 Mission.  Such a sweet man.  His Grandchildren do a remarkable job caring for him.  May God continue to Bless him!

Update:  Joseph has passed on, may he Rest In Peace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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