Niños del Lago has issued its April, 2010 newsletter. In addition to the following excerpts, you can read the entire newsletter here.
Our First Cabin: A Special New Year’s Gift from Capgemini Employees: The year started off with a major donation from our corporate partner, Capgemini. In February, we received $13,000 which will be used to complete the construction of the first of our six duplex cabins currently in progress. To all the Capgemini employees who have donated throughout the past year, we are truly grateful and we dedicate this cabin to you. There’ll be news of a dedication ceremony following completion of the cabin, so stay tuned.
Chicago Public Radio Features Niños del Lago: On January 28th, Associate Director Kristen Hettrick, was interviewed on WBEZ, Chicago Public Radio’s, Worldview Program. She shared her personal experiences working with Niños del Lago and in Guatemala…
Site Development Update – Children’s Cabins: In late 2009, river-rock foundations, low walls and roof structures for six children’s duplex cabins were completed (for 72 children and 12 counselors). April 1st, architect Aura Aguilar returned to begin completion of the cabins with the installation of natural adobe walls, bamboo ceilings, and colored-cement floors. While cabins are being completed, the site planning, design, and engineering for the three El Nido main buildings will be completed…
Buy an Adobe Brick. Build a Cabin. Create a Future for Forgotten Youth: Whether you’re a part of a corporation doing business in Guatemala looking for a special project with an NGO for your employees and Social Responsibility Program — or a private Major Donor or Benefactor looking to leave a meaningful legacy for your family for generations to come, you can truly help change the future of bright and gifted Guatemalan children by financing the construction one of our Children’s Cabins…
Solar Energy from SunPower Corporation and Capgemini: Employees Step up to the Challenge: Capgemini Guatemala and Poland are involved in many innovative activities and initiatives to raise money for Niños del Lago. Our goal is to raise enough money to put a full SunPower Corporation solar electric installation at the NDL site to assist in the electric generation needs of the camp facility…
Capgemini and SunPower Corporation have joined forces to design, deliver, install, and configure the system to be fully operational in the coming months. Headquartered in San Jose, California, SunPower is a global corporation that designs, manufactures and delivers a wide range of solar technology for residential, business, government and utility customers. Capgemini employees are determined to step up fund-raising activities beyond current levels. The new campaign kicked off with an employee-run car wash on April 10th, followed by a bake sale. Other initiatives include raffles with prizes such as an Apple iPad, luxury hotel stays, and other valuable gifts donated for the fundraiser.
With just over 700 employees in Guatemala and Poland, raising the amount of money necessary for the project will not be easy, but Capgemini and SunPower are determined to meet the challenge and deliver on their promise. With an average of almost 5 hours of sunshine a day, even a ‘niño’ will understand how solar panels have the ability to significantly and permanently lower electricity bills for the Niños del Lago camp…
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