Recently a reader shared with us the inspiring story of a family that went the extra mile in their contribution to Rising Star's building project in Bihar that Meridian readers have helped to fund. We loved it so much, we had to share!
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A Heartfelt Thank You and a Stunning Announcement
Dear Meridian Readers: You exceeded the goal! Together you raised $204,532. Unbelievable! At Rising Star Outreach, we have been truly overwhelmed by your beautiful and gracious response. And we celebrate the success of this effort at the same moment that a historic breakthrough has been made on the road to getting rid of leprosy entirely. Read about it here.
The Road to Sunderpur: A Legacy of Hope
In the midst of a desperate situation on the outskirts of India, where the leprosy-affected had no place to call home, a community began to flourish because of the sacrifice and work of one man. Looking to his example, we hope to build a school. Meridian readers have already raised over $190,000 towards that goal. We are so close, can you help us reach $200,000?
The Power of a Single Egg
An attempt to improve the nutrition of the children of the leprosy-affected in Bihar, India showed us how powerful something as simple as an egg can be in the lives of those in the school. Meridian has now raised over $180,000 of the $200,000 goal. Have you donated yet?
Into the Heart of a Leprosy Colony: A Lesson in Resetting my Priorities
Our generous Meridian readers have raised nearly $180,000, help us make that final push to $200,000. Every penny goes towards building a school for the children of the leprosy-affected. Here is the story of an Indian military leader whose unlikely conversion to the Gospel saw him leaving the life he knew to serve people he didn't.
Answering Your Questions about Leprosy
We have now raised more than $170,000 towards our $200,000 goal to build a school for the children of the leprosy-affected. Here we answer some questions readers may have about the disease and how it affects the lives of those that contract it.
Hope is Rising!
We are more than half-way to our goal of raising $200,000 for a school for the children of the leprosy-affected in Bihar. Yes, our remarkable readers have already raised over $110,000! Thank you. Here is more about the amazing impact that Rising Star Outreach has already had among these children.
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