Donations
Ten Friends Project is dedicated to using donor money efficiently. We do not use money donated for projects on travel expenses and we have very little overhead. Rand and Mark are usually at the site when money is spent whether it’s for the sewing and delivery of a stretcher, the installation of a water filter, or the construction of a bathroom. We raise the money locally and we deliver it, hands-on, to our projects. In preparation for our next trip to Nepal, we have made fundraising goals. We hope you will contribute, in any amount, to these goals. Your donations to Ten Friends are tax-deductible (EIN# 30-0284653).
What can your support purchase?
Your donation, large or small, can be used to help meet critical needs in Nepal. Here is a brief list of some of the needs and their costs.
| Mosquito Netting | $20 |
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| Mattress and Bedding | $30 |
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| Stretcher | $100 |
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| Bunk Bed for Orphanage | $200 |
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| Water Filter | $200 |
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| Student Sponsorship for One Year | $200 |
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| Teacher Training Sponsorship for One Year | $1000 |
There are, of course, many, many more needs not listed above. Your donation of any size is greatly appreciated and will be put to good use. Thank you!
Our Fund Raising Goals for 2008:
| 75 portable stretchers @ $100 each | $7,500 |
| 50 Eurogard water filters @ $200 each | $10,000 |
| 50 mattresses with covers @ $30 each | $1,500 |
| Food budget for Hopeful Home Orphanage | $8,000 |
| 30 bunk beds @ $150 | $4,500 |
| New school sponsorships | $8,500 |
| Orphanage construction | $15,000 |
| Community assistance projects | $5,000 |
Total 2008 Fundraising Goal: |
$60,000 |
Travel Expenses:
All of our volunteers travel to Nepal at their own expense, airfare being one of the more costly items. We do not use any funds raised for the programs listed above for travel. However, if you would like to make a donation specifically to offset travel expenses this would be very welcome and appreciated. You can specify this on the donation form or the Network for Good web site (see below).
Donation Options:
If you wish to donate, there are several ways you can do this. You can use your credit card or Pay Pal by clicking the link below. You can send us a check or money order. Please include the Donation Information Form (you will need Adobe Reader 4.0 or higher.)
Click the link below to make a credit card or Pay Pal donation through Network for Good. Their form allows you to designate your gift to a particular project, make a monthly recurring gift, and receive records for your taxes. We would be especially grateful for monthly sustaining donations through Network for Good. These can be for student sponsorships ($17 per month to sponsor a student) or any of our other projects. Thank you so much for your generosity!
Please print out and complete the Donation Information Form (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. If you don't have it you can download it free.)
Make your check payable to Ten Friends Project and mail it along with the donation form to:
Ten Friends Project
PO Box 1444
Bend, OR 97709, USA
For all donations, no matter the amount, we will send you a receipt you can use for tax purposes. If you have questions about donations to Ten Friends, please contact Rand at (541) 420–5910, or email us on the contacts page.
Mountain Rug
Another unique and rewarding way to support Ten Friends is to purchase a fine Tibetan rug from Mountain Rug, LLC. This company is owned and operated by Mark LaMont, one of the founders of Ten Friends. All of the profits earned from the sale of these rugs goes directly to support Ten Friends projects. Learn more at www.mountainrugshop.com.
We thank you for your interest and support of Ten Friends!