We are so excited about this past weekend’s success at our 2016 Gems & Java! We had over 540 guests and raised a great deal of money for the programs and projects we provide funding to. Please stay tuned for the total raised in the coming days. Thank you to everyone who came, to our sponsors, all of our donors and to our amazing team of 78 volunteers who worked hard to make Gems & Java a reality! http://www.woodstocksentinelreview.com/2016/04/10/mothers-with-a-heart-for-ethiopia-announces-funding-for-new-girls-education-program-at-annual-gems-and-java-fundraiser
Gems and Java Sponsors - 2016!
Thank you to all of our sponsors for your generosity! We couldn't have done it without you!
Major Sponsors
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Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Featured at Gems and Java!
Come and enjoy an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony at our Gems & Java events. Shelley’s friends Ejig, Rukia and Kuki will be at our events serving coffee, Ethiopian bread and popcorn. Ethiopia is the founding place of coffee and is a very important part of their culture. Enjoy a peak in to the Ethiopian culture at our Gems & Java event. So much more to enjoy at Gems & Java – amazing Silent Auction, appetizers, desserts, coffee, Ethiopian Marketplace, entertainment, Bags & Baubles Boutique with hundreds of items to choose from, wine and specialty coffee ($5) and hear about the work in Ethiopia during a short presentation. Lots to enjoy. We hope you can come!
Panino's Catering - Gems and Java!
We are really excited to have Panino’s Catering provide appetizers and desserts for our Gems & Java event this year! Kim Hart and Scott Hart (sister and brother) have been business partners for over 20 years. Their catering business has grown so successfully, they decided to close their Sandwich Shop and focus on their catering business solely. Thank you so much Kim and Scott for your generous in-kind sponsorship of Gems & Java! Friday, April 8th is sold out but we have some tickets left for Saturday, April 9th. Come and enjoy the food, the coffee, Silent Auction, our Bags & Baubles Boutique, Ethiopian Marketplace and Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. Wine and specialty coffees will be sold for $5.
Do not miss this fun and meaningful event. All proceeds to support women, children and education in Ethiopia. Tickets are available at Merrifield Book Shop in Woodstock and through Anne MacKenzie at (519) 421-2663.
Gems and Java - Sentinel Review!!
Hey everyone - we were featured in a wonderful article featured in the Sentinel Review! We are so thankful for the Sentinel Review and journalist Megan Stacey for featuring our Gems and Java event in their paper! Check out the article here - http://www.woodstocksentinelreview.com/2016/03/18/annual-gems-and-java-fundraiser-for-mothers-with-a-heart-for-ethiopia-moves-to-bigger-venue
Introducing our third major sponsor... Green Private Wealth Counsel!
Green Private Wealth Counsel provides wealth management services such as discretionary portfolio management, tax and estate planning to clients primarily in Southwestern Ontario. Our team of 8 advisors and staff are wholly focused on providing the best advice and service to our discerning clients. Through our unique Wealth Evolution Solution, clients gain clarity and confidence in achieving their financial goals. Each of our team members believe that we have a duty to support those less fortunate in the world and we are pleased to support the work of Mothers with a Heart for Ethiopia, a grassroots organization that is impacting children and mothers half a world away. We know that our support goes directly to where it is needed most.
Thanks for your support!
Introducing one of our major sponsors... Tony Hurley of A.P. Hurley Construction Limited
A.P. Hurley Construction is proud to be a major sponsor of Gems and Java and Mothers with a Heart for Ethiopia, for the second year. This organization means a great deal to Tony as he has been sponsoring children through World Vision Canada for over 20 years, and also supporting women through the services offered by Ingamo Homes in Woodstock for 18 years. Tony finds fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of those that are less fortunate.
A.P. Hurley takes great pride in giving back to the community. We provide support annually to the Alzheimer Society of Oxford, Scouts of Canada, Oxford County 4H, the United Way of Oxford, as well as various local sport programs.
A.P. Hurley Construction Limited has been serving the construction industry in Woodstock and surrounding areas for 43 years. We have built approximately 100 new homes and over the years we have branched out to focus on additions, renovations (both commercial and residential) and a 24-hour restoration service (water, wind, fire, mould, and asbestos). We specialize in additions, carpentry, drywall, bathroom and basement renovations, concrete, and restoration repair. Our estimators are fully trained in the Xactware software. We have commercial general liability, and our employees are covered by WSIB. Our employees have training in WHIMIS, first aid, and fall arrest. Our employees have also specialized in water and fire damage restoration, as well as mould and asbestos remediation (IICRC). We are fully equipped with the most up-to-date restoration equipment available and are able to provide a secure locked down area in our warehouse to house furniture, etc. if required.
Introducing one of our major sponsors… Dave Otto of Dave Otto Financial Group Inc.
Dave Otto Financial Group Inc. is proud to be in our fourth year as a major sponsor for Gems and Java, a Mothers with a Heart for Ethiopia major fundraiser, to provide the financial resources to existing and future programs that assist Ethiopian women and children living in poverty.
President Dave Otto has a deep desire to help others help themselves. As one who was raised by a single mother Dave has a special place for single mothers fighting for their families especially those living in countries without the support systems we take for granted.
Dave applauds the passion of the leadership and all the volunteers of Mothers with a Heart for Ethiopia! They are making a significant difference in the lives of women and children in Ethiopia!
Dave Otto Financial Group Inc. has been helping people and companies financially plan for the future for over 32 years through continual relationship with London Life and their family of companies providing access to many of the leading financial providers in Canada.
They are certified experts in financial, insurance, retirement, wealth accumulation, investment strategies, tax, wealth transfer and estate planning. Other team members provide expertise in these areas as well as mortgage funding and benefit plans.
Clients describe them as professional, knowledgeable, accessible, valuable, dedicated, personable and put client interests first.
Dave is married for more than 29 years and has five children. He is a member of provincial championship Jr. B and AA Midget hockey, Peewee and Senior Intercounty baseball teams. He gives back to his community in many ways holding position of director with various organizations and has been a competitive level baseball and hockey coach for many years.
Thank you for your support!
Gems and Java 2016!
Date/Time of Events: April 8th - 7:00-9:30pm and April 9th - 2:00-4:30pm Cost: Early bird rate – $35/ticket or $280 for a table of 8 or
After March 7th- $45/ticket or $360 for a table of 8
What Happens?
Mothers with a Heart for Ethiopia receives donations of gently used purses, jewellery and fashion scarves throughout the year specifically for this event. Guests are invited to enjoy coffee and delicious desserts while listening to the latest updates from Mothers with a Heart for Ethiopia. Each attendee chooses a complimentary purse, scarf or piece of jewellery. Guests are invited to purchase additional pieces for a donation (suggested minimum $5 per piece). As well, guests are invited to bid on silent auction items with many high-end items kindly donated from others within Oxford County. We can kindly accept cash, cheque or Visa/MasterCard.
Where Does the Money Go?
The goal of our fundraising effort is to provide the financial resources to existing and future programs that assist Ethiopian women and children living in poverty. Mothers with a Heart for Ethiopia is committed to accomplishing this in a culturally sensitive, effective and appropriate manner. As the organization is completely volunteer driven with no overhead costs, guests can ensure that all of their donations go directly to Ethiopia.
Tickets
Tickets are available NOW at Merrifields Book Store or through Anne MacKenzie. You can contact Anne at 519-421-2663.
All tickets must be paid for at the time of pickup. We accept cash or cheque.
We've Got This In The Bag - 2016
Are you interested in donating to Gems and Java? Here are some more details about how you can donate!! With the beginning of a New Year brings excitement as we prepare for our Gems & Java event. Our annual "We've Got This in the Bag" campaign will be commencing very soon and Mothers With a Heart for Ethiopia is seeking your help and support. Collecting donations in our blue bags will make a big difference in the success of Gems & Java.
Blue Bags
What do I do with the Blue Bags?
- You can hand out blue bags to your friends and families to collect gently used jewellery, purses, and fashion scarves
- You can contact any churches, sports teams, businesses, hair salons, yoga studios, tanning salons, community centres, gyms or clubs you are part of, etc. and distribute blue bags to collect jewellery, purses, and scarves
- Each bag has a sticker on the front of the bag. The stickers have a section for your contact information so people making donations will know who to contact for drop off or pick up of their bags.
Where can I get Blue Bags?
You can contact Brittany, Deb or Lisa to pick up Blue Bags or have them delivered if you have mobility concerns.
Where can I drop off my filled Blue Bags and donations?
- You can go to Cowan Park in Woodstock to drop them off Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00AM and 5:00PM
- You can contact Lisa, Deb, or Brittany to arrange to have your donations picked up if you are unable to go to Cowan Park
Woodstock area pick- ups/deliveries:
Lisa donandlisa@sympatico.ca Deb debgriffithdesigns@hotmail.com
Ingersoll/Tillsonburg area pick- ups/deliveries:
Brittany brittany.campbell@live.ca
What if I don’t have any Blue Bags or I run out?
- If you don’t have any Blue Bags yet or you have run out, you can still collect donations; we will take jewellery, purses and scarves in any kind of bag! Contact one of the above individuals and we will get you your Blue Bags as fast as we can or collect your donations in the bags you have.
Thanks again for your participation!
