Would you like to contribute?
The work with the children is definitely full-time, however, the Harrisons have needed to work part-time to make ends meet. Any donated money forms a "partnership" which supports the House of Grace and Hope and allows the Harrisons to spend more time with their "core business" in Russia.
Donations can be forwarded safely with Paypal using your credit card or Paypal account. Alternatively, you can email the Harrisons at houseparents@orphanshouse.org and request bank account details to directly deposit a donation into their Australian bank account.
All money goes directly to those "on the ground" running the house for meeting the needs of all those living with them who cannot pay their way.
Preferred Donation Method
Regular income is needed! A commitment of regular support is the highest need and provides efficiencies and confidence in planning ahead, however one-off donations are still very much welcomed!
Snapshot of the needs
| Regular household Items | Cost per month |
|---|---|
| Rent | 1,500 USD (1,050 EUR) |
| Food (bulk shop) | 1,000 USD (720 EUR) |
| Transport - bus fares | 200 USD (145 EUR) |
| Winter Heating - 8 months | 125 USD (90 EUR) |
| Telephone / Internet | 100 USD (70 EUR) |
| Rates | 90 USD (65 EUR) |
| Hot Water | 80 USD (60 EUR) |
| Electricity | 50 USD (40 EUR) |
| Potatoes (25 kg) | 25 USD |
| Toilet rolls | 16 USD |
| Bread (4 loaves/day) | 85 USD |
|
Fresh Fruit (2 kg/day) |
120 USD |
| Specific "People" Items | Cost |
|---|---|
| Orphan - birthday celebration | 50 USD |
| Orphan - winter jacket | 150 USD |
| Orphan - winter boots | 150 USD |
| Orphan - dress jeans | 50 USD |
| Orphan - dress shirt | 20 USD |
| Linen set | 50 USD |
| One-Off Large Items | Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Return airfare for Harrisons (Jan 2010) | 12,000 USD | |
| Transport - minibus/4WD | 10,000 USD | Donated! |
| Laptop computer | 1,100 USD | Donated! |
| Harrison's Health Insurance | 1,000 USD | |
| Bunk beds, mattresses | 1,000 USD | Donated! |
| Pantry cupboard | 400 USD | Donated! |
| Office desk, chair | 300 USD |
Technical
The PAYPAL link may take a little time to appear if you have a slow internet connection.
Please email the Harrisons if you have any questions about the donation process.
orphanshouse.org