Jackson, from the Olevolos Village Testimonials
| Bill Clinton | "When I talk about citizenship, I'm talking about people like you. We all have the ability and the responsibility to be heroes by affecting positive change in, and strengthening the fabric of, our local and global communities. I commend you for your contributions to the common endeavor and for taking the initiative to help improve the lives of Tanzanian children suffering through poverty and disease. I'm so please that you have selflessly dedicated your time to addressing such an important issue." |
| Rebecca Picard | "I had just returned from a mission trip through my church to repair homes in Mississippi, and had been feeling that I need to do something more in this world "when I get the time"; after all, I'm a wife and mother, working full time and running a household. I told myself that someday - when the kids are grown, when I have the money and time, and when I've completed the "missionary" training, then I will do something. But then I heard your story - how a full-time college student with few resources and little money decides to build an orphanage. You didn’t wait for "someday" when you had more time and money, you knew you had to do it now. You are an inspiration to many of us who never find the courage to take the risks to make a difference in this world." |
| Ronnie Jones | "Now... Emma and I and a couple of my friends read your newspaper artical and we all wanna help with the fund raising soo when my mom has her garage sale she's gonna by some pop, so me and my friends are going to sell it and donate all the money we make all to your orphanage project because we think rather then keep the money to are self's we should donate it to a really good cause." |
| Caity Goodman | "I've been looking at your website for awhile, and it sounds incredible. Your dedication is inspiring!" |
| Laurie White | "Last year I was with Jane for a month during the month of June. She showed us the land but the price was so high. When I returned in May I was thrilled to find out about you and the wonderful things you have done for Jane. You are truly amazing." |
| Matt Hunwick | "I just wanted to let you know once I get out east and get everything going out there that I am going to sponsor a child. It is unbelievable what you are doing, I am so proud to say you are a Michigan grad." |
| Daina Faling | "First of all I wanted to congratulate you on this wonderful project that you have taken into your hands. It is quite the deal and need. It amazes me all the work and effort you have put into this orphanage and I have been following your progress on your website." |
| Bryan Greenberg | "I just read what you've been up to. I've got to say that I'm so proud of you. Your traveling the world and making a difference. Most people in life rarely do either one." |
| Claudia Downey | "After reading your artecal about what you did in tanzania I was very intrsasted in knowing more about how you where abel to develope and organize an orphange in a whole different country? That was verry nobel of you and amazing." |
Katie Koelzer |
"I've been reading about your project on your website and it is absolutely amazing. I remember reading the article about you in the Daily, and am super excited about the possibility of OEC helping you guys out!" |
Philomena Meechan |
"I was very moved when I read the Daily and AA News article about your efforts. You are really quite amazing." |
Aven Purcell |
"Wow-what an amazing job you and others have done to raise money for the Olevolos Project. What you are doing is very encouraging and selfless..very commendable. I understand the immediate need for money through donations, but I'd like to do more...The gap between developed and non- developed countries is disgustingly huge, leaving children without many of their basic needs, and we have the capacity and resources to do something about it." |
| Margaret Elias | "We admire and are heartened by the great work being done through this project." |
| Greenhills School | "Greenhills School recently had an Upper School dance where we raised $500 for The Olevolos Project. We chose your organization for our donatiuon because we know that one hundred percent of the proceeds will go to building the orphanage in Africa and helping the orphans and their caretakers. We truly applaud the work that you are doing and hope that we can continue to support you and your organization as you continue on this amazing endeavor." |
| Bridget Pleines | "Thank you so much for what you are doing to change the world! You are an amazing spirit and it warms my heart to know there are people like you out there. |