Saving children, one child at a time

As the adopted grandmother to over 1,000 children at the Mbiriizi Advanced Primary and Day Care School, Sylvia Allen is going to make a difference in some children's lives and hopefully, give them enough education to have a better life than their ancestors.

For the last ten years we have made a difference in these children's lives... providing a well so they don't get sick, a library and books, additional classroom blocks, a nurse and health care services and the list goes on. Sylvia is in Minnesota this week helping refurbish a building that is very dear to her.

The building was built in 1904 and housed the Aitkin Opera House until just prior to World War II. Once restored, the building will feature and internet café, five retailers, two restaurants, and the Opera House space on the second floor, which will be a multi-purpose space for performing arts and special events. She will also share with us details on this project.

Sylvia's Children NewsFlash - May, 2012

  

Just wanted to let you know that Sylvia was interview by Fox 5 NY TV regarding Sylvia's Children!

The segment will air today, May 7, sometime during either the 5 o'clock or 6 o'clock news hours (sorry we can't be more exact!).

There is also a wonderful piece on Huffington Post right now too - click here to view.

Catena pupils raising funds for playground in Uganda

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Emily Hamilton
Emily Hamilton may be small, but she has big ideas. Emily, a second-grader at the Joseph J. Catena School, is working with some of her friends to raise $2,000 that will be used to build a playground for the children who attend the Mbiriizi Primary School in Masaka, Uganda, Africa.

The primary school is supported by Sylvia’s Children, which was founded by Sylvia Allen of Holmdel.

Emily has formed a team of fundraisers, including her sister, Allison, 5, and her classmates, Anthony, Samantha, Lindsey, and Becca. So far the youngsters have raised $667. Read On.....