Hello family! 💙 We have 40 incredible professionals, business owners, educators, and creators right here in our Grace for Africa community. We want to celebrate the amazing talent in this room while raising vital school tuition for our 30 children in Uganda! 😎 Now accepting Member Service Showcase cards for the directory! (in the 'Classroom!) 👩‍⚖️🔨The auction will start October 1st and bidding closes October 22nd!! Welcome to our Member Service Showcase & Digital Impact Auction! (Check out the dedicated thread to stay updated. "Digital Impact Auction") This isn't just a fundraiser—it's a multi-way win designed to showcase your work, give you high-value tools, and keep our kids in the classroom! 🎁 What’s In It For You? (The Benefits) 1. For Donors (Free Business Exposure): 2. When you donate a digital product or service, we create a custom Display Card for you and list your business/community permanently in our Classroom Directory. All 40 members will see what you do and where to find your services! 3. For Winners: 4. You get 1-on-1 coaching, custom digital assets, or premium tools at a fraction of their normal cost. 5. For EVERY Bidder (Nobody Loses!): 6. Even if you get outbid, you will still receive a special bonus digital gift (including free PDF book downloads and exclusive resources) just for placing a bid! Every participant walks away with value. 7. For the Children: 8. 100% of winning bids go directly to funding private school fees for our 30 residential orphans! 🛠️ How It Works in 3 Easy Steps: - Step 1: Check Out the Display Cards - Head over to our Classroom tab (or look at the Showcase album below) to browse Card #01, Card #02, Card #03, etc., to see what our members are offering! - Step 2: Place Your Private Bid - Send a direct message (DM) to Elizabeth O'Carroll with the Card # you want and your Bid Amount. - Step 3: Drop a Comment Below! - Comment on the ' Live Auction" thread: "I placed a bid on Card #__!" to let everyone know which card is hot!

📢 How to Get Featured in the Member Service Showcase & Impact Auction! 🏷️ Want free business exposure while helping keep 30 children in school? Creating your custom Display Card takes less than 2 minutes! Simply send a Direct Message (DM) with the details or in the thread below, and we will design your personalized card and add you to the Classroom Directory. Let's get excited!! 😎😍 📋 What to Send in Your DM: 1. Your Name & Business/Community Name 2. (e.g., Sarah Johnson | Digital Growth Hub) 3. Item/Service Title 4. (e.g., 30-Minute 1-on-1 Content Strategy Call, AI Prompt Guide PDF, Custom Audio Track) 5. Short Description & What the Winner Gets 6. (1–2 sentences explaining the value of your offer) 7. Estimated Value & Starting Bid 8. (e.g., Value: $100 | Suggested Starting Bid: $15) 9. Your Photo & Logo (Optional) 10. (Attach a headshot or business logo so we can brand your display card!) 11. Your Mission / "What You Do" 12. (A short line about your main business or community so members know how to connect with you outside the auction!) 💡 Need Ideas for What to Offer? - Digital Products: Ebooks, AI prompt guides, templates, audio tracks, lesson plans, design assets. - Services & Sessions: 1-on-1 coaching, profile/website reviews, strategy calls, resume edits. - Platform Access: A free month of access to your own Skool community or digital course! 📩 Ready? Send your DM today (to Elizabeth O'Carroll), and let’s get your display card published!

As we welcome a brand-new month, I want to wish every one in this community of Grace for Africa child care a happy blessed month. May this month bring us new hope, new opportunities, growth, and countless reasons to smile. 🙏✨ But today, I also want to share something that goes beyond a simple “Happy New Month.” Meet Jowalis journey so far. ❤️ The picture on the left represents where his journey began. The picture on the right shows how far he has come. Jowali’s story is a reminder that a difficult beginning does not have to mean a difficult ending. Sometimes, what a person needs is simply someone who cares enough to believe in them, support them, and give them an opportunity to grow. His transformation reminds us that behind every child is a story, a dream, and a future waiting to unfold. 🌱 As we enter this new month, may Jowali’s story remind us that small acts of kindness can create big changes. A helping hand, a word of encouragement, a little support, or simply choosing to care can make a difference in someone's life. Let us never underestimate the impact we can have and together make for the children May this new month be a month of transformation—not only for us, but for everyone whose life we have the opportunity to touch. ❤️ 🌟 Happy New Month, everyone! May we grow. May we inspire Jowali’s story is a reminder: every child deserves a chance to shine. 🌟 Thank you so much @Elizabeth O'Carroll @Ruth aka Grace Rose @Deacon Nick @Richard Knight @Genesis Levy @Agnes Malinzi for the great impact you are doing in the lives of the children.