Solace for the Children
(Formerly Lake Norman Children’s Relief)
P.O. Box 65
Davidson, NC 28036
704-664-5057
www.solaceforthechildren.org
Contact: Kathy Davis
Mission:
An ecumenical mission effort in which children from Afghanistan are selected based on need to come to our area, stay with host families and receive the medical, dental and optical care that they need.
Service:
The primary purpose of LNCR is to serve sick children from Afghanistan. Secondarily, but just as important, is the cultural understanding and human connections that grow from this experience as bridges are built across cultures and across Muslim-Christian differences.
Volunteer Needs:
Volunteers can offer much-needed support to our program and host families by:
• Providing financial assistance with travel, visas, insurance and other miscellaneous expenses
• Donating winter clothing (in excellent condition), new underwear, and large, well-used suitcases with wheels
• Supplying welcome bags of toiletries, photo albums and other gifts
• Collecting items for humanitarian aid, such as over-the-counter medical supplies, toothbrushes, etc.
• Organizing recreational outings
• Soliciting donations of tickets, coupons, etc. from local businesses
• Helping with thank you notes for donors
Individuals interested in a higher level of involvement are encouraged to consider hosting a child or starting a branch of Solace for the Children in their town.
Financial Donation:
For the 2009 calendar year, DUMC has pledged $12,000.