Quench Their Thirst: Christel House Student Fundraiser for Kiwanja, Tanzania
Over one billion people around the world don’t have access to fresh drinking water, according to Water for our World. Kiwanja, Tanzania, in eastern Africa, is one of many villages were residents must walk miles to the nearest water source, which is polluted with mercury. Tanzania is a war-torn country with few resources to improve the situation on its own.
The 9th grade class of Christel House Watanabe High School thinks something needs to be done about this. On November 4, 2010, at 6:30 pm, they are hosting a dinner in the Christel House Watanabe High School Gymnasium . They hope to raise $1900 for Water for Kiwanja, an organization building a well in the village. Tickets are $20 at the door, although the students ask you to RSVP to general@chacademy.org.
In addition to a hearty meal provided by Buca di Beppo, attendees will learn about the dire situation Kiwanja. Christel House students will also provide musical entertainment. This project has been a great learning experience for the students, as they have tackled a problem many adults choose to ignore.
We hope to see you on November 4th! For more information, check out the event Quench Their Thirst on Facebook.
Get your Motor Running (Rain or Shine)! The second annual Braking the Cycle Ride, presented by Hensley Legal Group, PC, will take place Saturday, September 18, in Indianapolis. Last year’s inaugural ride attracted more than 100 motorcycle enthusiasts and raised $15,000 for the children of Christel House. Plans are in the works to make this year’s ride bigger and better!
The day begins with breakfast and check-in at 9am at Christel House Academy. The police escorted ride leaves the school at 10am for a 105-mile journey through Brown County with a brief fuel stop in Nashville, IN. Riders return to the school for lunch around noon.
Interested in riding with us? Register online. Single riders pay just $25; $40 per couple.
Interested in sponsoring the ride and increasing your company's profile while supporting a great cause? Visit the Sponsor link or contact Laura Dodson (ldodson@christelhouse.org) or (317) 464-2378 for details.
Check out video from last year’s ride. Help children around the world break the cycle of poverty by participating in this fun event! 100% of proceeds will be used for programs and services for the children of Christel House.
It's special to be a part of something BIG. On Monday over 1800 golfers in 6 countries on 5 continents came together marking the 8th annual RCI Christel House Open!
A day of fun (and some sun!) with friends literally meant the world to the children of Christel House. Starting in the UK and ending in India, it was over 24 hours of constant golfing to help provide education, health care and nutrition for children in extreme poverty.
We thank the players, volunteers, staff, sponsors and all those involved in making it a fantastic success!
Together, we're making a world of difference.
For more on the event and you can get involved next year, visit our Christel House Open website! For real-time updates from Monday's event, and regular updates going forward, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter!
If you were out and about on May 2, 2010 you may have noticed a few extra lemonade stands at the neighborhood park or street curb thanks to Lemonade Day. It's a day designed to 'prepare youth for life' with experiential education projects focused on entrepreneurship. Indianapolis Lemonade Day was spearheaded by Scott Jones a local, serial entrepreneur.
One participant - Juliette, age 7 - built her stand, made lemonade and baked cookies and brownies to sell alongside. While the weather wasn't great, it didn't dampen her plans. She moved inside the nearest grocery and kept at it. She tried not to eat her profits and even dabbled in market testing - learning that pink lemonade was more popular than yellow "even among boys".
While Juliette could have kept everything she earned, she chose to donate her proceeds to Christel House and toured Christel House Academy to see the difference she made! We're sure Juliette has a great future ahead of her and with her help a Christel House student now has a brighter future of their own.
A big thanks to Juliette for her donation, her big heart and great example. Every gift counts and together, with the help of those like Juliette, we're making a world of difference!
ShelterBoxes have helped many people in Haiti during this difficult time. We're proud of our students for their efforts to share, care and make a difference!
Our friends in LA are throwing a bash and YOU should be there!
After months of planning, it’s my pleasure to cordially invite you to our Christel House Fundraiser hosted by The Network Of Indian Professionals LA-OC on Nov 21. Please join us for a spectacular evening on the skydeck of the Shade Hotel. From a fantastic sunset to the delicious cocktails, we invite you to come discover this beautiful gem in Manhattan Beach.
The Network of Indian Professionals (Net IP) is a professional non-profit organization, dedicated to the overall achievement and advancement of South Asian professionals. It is a leading organization for South Asians, recognized by political, civic, and community leaders across North America. It has also become the unequivocal voice for those South Asians who want to excel in every aspect of society! The four pillars of our organization are Professional Development, Cultural Awareness, Political Awareness, and Community Service.
Christel House is an amazing international children’s organization that is ending extreme poverty for children in five countries including India, South Africa, Mexico, Venezuela and the U.S. We’re excited to help them in educating and empowering their young, talented students and look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please visit the event website.
You don’t have to be in LA to help in our party for a cause! We encourage you to consider donating your ticket even if you can’t attend. We will miss you but definitely appreciate all your help! While, we certainly are a network of Indian professionals, we invite everyone of all backgrounds to join in our bash!
For more information about the event or Net-IP, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Tulika12@gmail.com.
The sound of roaring engines cut through the brisk fall air on Saturday morning, October 10, as Christel House hosted its first annual "Braking the Cycle Ride" to help children break the cycle of poverty. The police-escorted 100+ mile trip saw 93 riders go from the Christel House Academy, on the near-south side of Indianapolis, to Brown County and back. Registrants received breakfast, lunch and a t-shirt and collectively raised over $15,000 for our students in need around the globe! It was an amazing, fun-filled day that truly made a WORLD of difference!
Christel House featured charity for London to Paris ride
On June 25th, 2009, cyclists from around the world will take part in the 5th annual London to Paris (L2P) ride. Covering 520km it is known as the "Professional event for amateurs". Christel House will again be featured as one of the four charities that the group supports. Since 2007, cyclists have raised funds to help the children of Christel House break the cycle of poverty.
Over one billion people around the world don’t have access to fresh drinking water, according to Water for our World. Kiwanja, Tanzania, in eastern Africa, is one of many villages were residents must walk miles to the nearest water source, which is polluted with mercury. Tanzania is a war-torn country with few resources to improve the situation on its own. 
In addition to a hearty meal provided by Buca di Beppo, attendees will learn about the dire situation Kiwanja. Christel House students will also provide musical entertainment. This project has been a great learning experience for the students, as they have tackled a problem many adults choose to ignore. 
Get your Motor Running (Rain or Shine)! The second annual Braking the Cycle Ride, presented by Hensley Legal Group, PC, will take place Saturday, September 18, in Indianapolis. Last year’s inaugural ride attracted more than 100 motorcycle enthusiasts and raised $15,000 for the children of Christel House. Plans are in the works to make this year’s ride bigger and better!
It's special to be a part of something BIG. On Monday over 1800 golfers in 6 countries on 5 continents came together marking the 8th annual RCI Christel House Open!
Students at Christel House Academy have been working to raise money to help the victims of Haiti's earthquake. Through various activities, students raised $700 for the Haiti Hope, Help & Relief project. Students learned to leverage their giving and selected this project because the funds will be matched by The Mary J Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now to re-supply ShelterBoxes.
