Beauty and poverty, opportunities and challenges, dreams and needs…Uganda. It is for her children that we work to build a school…and thus to Build Hope in Kids.

You're sure to find some treasures at the BHIK-U Benefit Sale!  Whether you're interested in furniture, housewares, jewelry, table runners, crafting supplies, tools, toys & collectibles, Uncle Bob's Ice Cream, or just a few fun minutes browsing, you'll find it here!  It's on one weekend this year: June 2 – 4. Same location as last summer: 107 N. Elm Street, Washington, IL.  

We're accepting donations of good quality items for the sale – Please, no clothing, books, CDs or DVDs. To inquire about donating items, call:

Arnie (309-264-7221), Joan (309-229-3001) or Kay (309-251-7488).

And they've been donated to BHIK-U to support the students and the school in Uganda! We're talking about new quilted items, including table runners with a seasonal flair. Maybe you don't need a large quilt... but a small quilt or a table runner (or two) could be a nice addition to your linens, or a lovely housewarming gift.

You can see how lovely they are in person at:

Spring Market at Five Points in Washington, May 7th , 10 – 2

American Sewing Guild sale, 2400 W. Northmoor, Peoria, June 11th , 9 – 1

Washington, IL Fine Arts Festival, in Washington Park, Aug. 20th 10 – 5 & Aug. 21st , 10 - 4

Go to www.tinyurl.com/Ugandaquilts, and see them all at our online quilt store. (Be sure to check out the table runners on Page 4!)

On March 17th, the first event held in the newly-constructed St. Francis of Assisi Auditorium was a Mass, followed by a 2-hour (!) assembly.

But there was another "First" - - celebrated during the Mass. It was the First Communion for 22 young students. Their parents were invited as special guests for the ceremonies.

It was also the first time the new St. Patrick Primary School Anthem was performed and recorded for our benefit.

St. Patrick Primary School
with our motto "Foundation for Excellence"
Train the child with a holistic mind
in Faith, Hope and Love as we pave the way.

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