2023 Giving Season
Dear Friends of Blessed to Be a Blessing,
As the year draws to a close, we at Blessed to Be a Blessing reflect on our journey and the lives we've impacted, thanks to friends like you. Your unwavering support has been the root of our success, and as we approach a new year, we are reaching out with an invitation to make an impact that lasts.
Left: Students participating in the Global Access Passport (GAP) Program
Center: GAP Program participants celebrate the completion of a Tijuana home build with a local family after using their passports for the first time
Right: Daphney, dressing like royalty at a palace in South Korea
B2baB has greatly increased its impact in 2023 by bringing the Equal Access Pipeline into full fruition. In the past year, we have planted the seed of international education in the minds of over 100 local students with in-school informationals and online courses. We increased our GAP Program participation by 50%, providing passports and travel knowledge to 12 low-income students; all but one have already put that passport to use! Last but not least, we have awarded our first-ever Study Abroad scholarship and will be awarding more in the upcoming spring! We have great momentum and are looking to the future with optimism and a commitment to making an even greater difference.
This is where you come in.
Your generosity has the power to create lasting change. Your year-end gift can provide our students access to international education and cross-cultural experiences. We are continuing to raise funds for the Global Access Passport Program and our Study Abroad scholarship, which are gaining more interest from local high schools and universities. Our 2024 program goals include:
Hosting five informational sessions at local high schools and universities to increase awareness.
Providing passports and travel knowledge to 30 low-income and underrepresented students.
Awarding $2,500 in scholarship funds to five deserving students.
Having $5,000 in reserve towards the building of our endowment fund (current: $2,000).
You can support us by making a donation HERE. And check with your employer about matching gift programs that could double the impact of your donation!
Your support is not just a financial contribution; it's an investment in hope, progress, and the well-being of those we serve. To express our gratitude, all donors will receive updates on the impact of their contributions and a heartfelt acknowledgment of their commitment.
We invite you to join us in creating positive change as we celebrate the holiday season and approach a new year. Together, we can unlock the globe, transform lives and build a brighter future for all.
Thank you for considering Blessed to Be a Blessing in your year-end giving. We are deeply grateful for your partnership.
Wishing you joy, peace, and blessings this holiday season.
Warm regards,
Shawn Wall
Executive Director/Founder
Blessed to Be a Blessing