SECONDHAND FOR A HAND UP: WFWP MARYLAND HOSTS YARD SALE FUNDRAISER

The WFWP Maryland recently chapter hosted its annual yard sale to raise funds for the Schools of Africa project on Saturday, May 5th at the Dadachanji and Taylor residence in Bowie, MD. Although they didn’t quite meet their goal of $700, they still raised a total of $528.43 to donate to the cause!

We would like to thank all those who donated items for the yard sale and gave their support on the day itself. A special thanks goes out to Susan Fefferman, Vicki Phelps, Emiko Butler, and Joe Taylor who invested a great amount of time and effort in the preparation and carrying out of this project. Thanks also to the enthusiastic buyers for supporting us and the Schools of Africa.

A shout out to Joe Taylor who helped a great deal and lifted the spirits of those helping run the sale.

Reflections

Susan Fefferman:

We had so much stuff: my neighbor gave me lots of things she wanted to get rid of after a remodel of her home, and several WFWP members left donated items on my porch. I also used this event to clean out more of my own belongings, thinking someone else will love the stuff I once loved. Things can bog down a life and a home. Several people were very excited by finding nice things.

An African American woman bought three silver-plated chafing dishes with delight. She even rushed to the bank so she could get more money to spend. She was moved by our work to educate the children of Africa.

An eight year old Hispanic girl was so excited to find kitchen stuff donated from New Hope Day Care that she spoke excitedly in Spanish. I couldn't understand most of the words but I clearly understood the heart of her delight.

Vicki Phelps:

I know one Spanish couple was happy to find the baby clothes and bought 13 onesies. Another boy, maybe about 9 or 10 years old, bought a few for his baby nephew.

Note: the photo was from the 2017 yard sale because no photos were taken at this year’s event.