Some examples of Special Projects aid given 2003-2006
- 2003 Washers and driers for Gorna Koznitsa orphanage
- 2003 Feminine hygiene supplies for Slaveikov orphanage
- 2003 & 2004 Food for summer camp for Slaveikov orphanage
- 2004 Post-operative care for toddler with clubfeet at Sv. Paraskeva
- 2004 EKG machine for monitoring the hydrocephalus infants at Sv. Mina #1
- 2004 Baby bottles for hydrocephalus infants at Sv. Mina #1
- 2004-2006 Birthday parties for children at Sv. Sofia, Sv. Paraskeva, and Ivan Rilski orphanages.
- 2004 Transportation for field trips for toddlers at Sv. Sofia orphanage
- 2006 Art lessons and homework tutoring for teenagers at Slaveikov orphanage
- 2006 Choir instructor for children at Razliv orphanage
- 2006 Slippers and hats for children at Ivan Rilski orphanage
Some examples of Special Projects aid given 2007-2008
- Bratsigovo - 13 Sports uniforms, soccer equipment, tennis rackets, 4 handball sets, net, 2 handball metal doors,15 folk dance costumes, English class; English teacher, dance teacher and soccer coach; interns
- Gabrovo - Dryer, washer, craft supplies, new floor for social room (OHB paid 50%)
- Gorna Koznitsa - repairs of boiler & 2 bathrooms
- Haskovo (Nadejda) - Pajamas
- Ivan Rilski – monthly birthday parties, sweat suits & sleepers, OHB grandmother, music teacher, toys
- Kotel Hospital - 30 plastic mattress covers & 30 mattresses, 10 beds, extra rehabilitation days (5 days each child), medicines, 60 pillows
- Maria Louisa - Dental care, incentive awards, craft materials & beads
- Naretchen – Washers and dryers, 2 OHB grandmothers
- Olga Skobeleva – 12 Beds, dental care, 3 stove/oven appliances, playhouse
- Pazardjik – Diapers
- Rada Kirkovich - Dental care, new floor in main hall, talent show awards
- Pravets/Razliv - Music teacher, music program, music instruments
- Slaveikov - fabric for sewing classes, replacement of 96 doors with locks & 48 office-size windows ($25,000 +), plastic mattress covers, salary for full-time physician, sweat suits and sleepers 55 faucets repaired/replaced, 20 plastic mattress covers, 2 washers & 2 dryers
- Sv. Marina -10 student desks & chairs, window & door replacement, 10 beds
- Tanyo Voivoda – 2 OHB grandmothers, washer & dryer
- Sv.Paraskeva - toys and sleeper pajamas, OHB grandmother, monthly birthday parties, diapers
- Vidrare - washer & dryer
- Flu shots - 365 shots
- Dental care - treated 500 children from the following orphanages: Olga Skobeleva, Queen Maria Louisa, Rada Kirkovich, Children House-Komatevo, Mother Theresa Shelter House, Narchenski Bani, Tanyo Voivoda, Zelenikovo, Vassil Petleshkov and Bratsigovo 1
- Hydrocephalus Program – 52 surgeries and shunts for children during 2006-2008
- Hospital kits for the orphans recovering from hydrocephalus surgeries. Kits included a blanket, toy, snacks, toothbrush, spoon, underwear or diapers and wipes.
- OHB interns volunteered at Bratsigovo 1 &2, Olga Skobeleva, Sv. Marina, Slaveikov, and Rada Kirkovich
- Family Dynamics International Training Program – 110 caregivers, psychologists and directors from 13 orphanages received child development and character training plus materials.
Funding is currently being sought for the following projects:
NAME OF ORPHANAGE |
SPECIAL PROJECTS |
COST |
Bratsigovo |
Woodshop teacher for boys |
$1200/yr |
Gabrovo |
Clothes washers (2)
Clothes dryers (2)
Cooking teacher |
$3,500
$2,700
$1,000/yr |
Gorna Koznitsa |
Physical therapy equipment |
$2,000 |
Haskovo` |
Transportation to hospitals |
$100/mo |
Kotel Hospital |
Mattresses & beds (30) |
$1,400 |
Pazardjik |
Diapers |
$350/mo |
Rilski |
Fish & meat supplies
Diapers |
$100/mo
$200/mo |
Slaveikov |
Isolation room for sick children
Kitchenware |
$2,000
$300 |
Sv. Marina |
Detergents |
$800 |
Vidrare |
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