Congratulations, Foreign Service runners and walkers around the globe! Thanks to your participation in the Around the World Virtual 5K Race/Walk, $2,494 has been raised for the AAFSW Crisis Fund. The Crisis Fund was established in December 2015 to provide help to Foreign Service family members in crisis (especially during a separation or after a divorce). Our Crisis Support Committee and Foreign-Born Spouse Group have sometimes seen Foreign Service family members living in shelters and even in their cars during a crisis. The Fund provides short-term financial assistance to family members in need. Team Zambia. According to Leah Evans, who spearheaded the fundraising effort, 38 posts and 371 individuals participated.… Read More
Continue ReadingHoliday Party Supports New AAFSW Crisis Fund
This was the best, most memorable AAFSW Christmas party ever! The greatest indeed for a good awesome cause — it included a silent auction to benefit the new Crisis Fund. This is a fund suggested by Sheila Switzer to provide temporary help to Foreign Service family members in crisis (such as an evacuation, separation or divorce). The auction raised $961.00, including a few items sold on later days! Nearly one hundred guests dressed in Christmas colors, smiling and in joyful spirits, brought along delicious dishes as well as something to donate for this good cause. The donated items ranged from beautiful tea towels to a stay at my bed and… Read More
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