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Solar Panels
New Solar Panels!
Through the help of many, Orphanage Outreach was able to install a bank of four solar panels and two low-energy freezers to help cut down on high energy costs. (more)
joseluis Summer 2007 Camp
250 Volunteers provided summer camps to over 2000 children in the Monte Cristi area: art camp, English camp, sports camp, and vacation bible camp.
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Construction
Orphanage Second Floor Construction
Construction is well underway on the second floor of the orphanage. Learn how you can make a difference! (more)
English Institute
OO English Institute Opens for Summer
Summer art camp and English camp were held at Orphanage Outreach's new English Institute. English classes for 5th and 6th graders begins in September. (more)
Tom Eklund
OO Executive Director Receives Prestigious "Integrity in Action" Award
Tom Eklund was awarded the Allen C. Phillips Integrity in Action Award from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA.
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Good Samaritan Foundation Awards Orphanage Outreach Operating Grant
The Good Samaritan Foundation has awarded a $30,000 operating grant to Orphanage Outreach.
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Long Term Volunteer Opportunities
There are several different long-term volunteer opportunities available with Orphanage Outreach in the Dominican Republic. An alternative to Peace Corps, mission work, or retirement!
Courtney Barrett
"Coco" to Orphanage
Courtney "Coco" Barrett has accepted the position as Monte Cristi orphanage supervisor, reporting to Pastor Ramon. She will be focused on improving orphanage processes. Coco had been volunteering with Orphanage Outreach since 2004.
EHS
Episcopal High School
52 Volunteesr from Episcopal High School to join Orphanage Outreach for alternative spring break 2007- more than 10% of the student body!
Casita
New Building Completed
The education center is home to library/computers.

 


"Orphanage Outreach changed me more than anything I’ve ever experienced."
-Lily Estabrook, Taft School, Spring 2008

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Alternative Breaks - 2008

Make a difference in the Dominican Republic! Teach English in a Dominican grade school, volunteer in the OO English Institute, create a summer camp for kids!

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2008 Orphanage Outreach Summer Teach Corps Internships

Create summer learning camps for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders learning English. Art camp, drama camp, geography camp, and more. You'll be living and working at the Orphanage Outreach English Institute in Monte Cristi. No religious focus. May 31 - July 26th. Minimum volunteer period one month. Program fee: One month - $1800, two months - $2800. Program fee covers housing, food, ground transportation, and insurance. Sign up Today!

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2008 Summer Vacation Bible School Short Term Missions and Internships

Create Vacation Bible School for the children at the orphanage and in the Monte Cristi area! In 2007, over 2000 children were served. VBS includes worship, bible lesson, arts and crafts, sports and recreation. Great for church teams, youth missions, Christian families and individuals. Minimum volunteer period one week. Internships one month or two months. May 31st - July 26th. You'll be living at the Hope of a Child Orphanage in Monte Cristi. Sign-up Today!

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2008 Orphanage Outreach Teach Corps Spring and Fall Internships

Join us during the Spring or Fall as a teacher in the Orphanage Outreach English Institute in Monte Cristi. You'll be teaching 5th, 6th, and 7th graders beginning English. No experience necessary. You'll be using a well documented English program, and team teaching with other volunteers. Minimum volunteer period - one month. .Program fee: One month - $1800, two months - $2800, 3 months - $3500, 4 Months - $4000. Program fee covers housing, food, ground transportation, and insurance. All donations tax deductible for American tax payers. Sign up Today!

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Serve and LearnNew! 5th Grade Virtual Service Learning Trip to the Dominican Republic - Serve and Learn!
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The Orphanage Outreach 5th Grade International Virtual Service-Learning Trip (Serve and Learn) will enable American and Canadian 5th grade classrooms to experience a service-learning trip to the Dominican Republic, without actually going there. (More)