Lifesaving Transportation

In Zimbabwe, this Christmas season will continue to be one of isolation for those unable to travel to Old Mutare, where Project Tariro is helping people learn to live positively with HIV/AIDS. There at the clinic, hope is being shared through healthcare, support groups, income generating projects and nutritional gardening. While many at the clinic are thriving because of available drugs and support, many more in the outlying communities are still waiting for their hope to come.

This Christmas, why not provide transportation to those who are waiting?

Project Tariro’s Community Health Workers are in need of a vehicle to transport patients for necessary treatment and prescriptions. The van (with maintenance and drivers) is expected to cost $40,000. Friends of Project Tariro is seeking to raise this amount of money by asking faithful people like you to make a contribution.

Would you want a wheelbarrow to be your ambulance?

It was for one child who needed transportation
to the hospital.

Transportation can be a matter of life and death. One single mother died recently because there was no transportation to get a hard-to-fill prescription. We want to make safe, reliable transportation a reality.

Will you help by giving at least $25?

To give online, go to https://www.support-africauniversity.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=202, choose your amount and type Project Tariro in the "other" category.

As an added incentive to watch us meet our goal, you can log on to Facebook (Friends of Project Tariro) to follow the assembly of the vehicle. You have the option to indicate which part of vehicle you want your gift to support, which will be monitored by the four, members of the recent Deacon Caravan as listed below. They have agreed to help keep the momentum going to help us “assemble” this vehicle.

Rev. Barbara Schrier’s GPS Group: The directional parts of a vehicle remind us of the goal to find nooks and crannies where people who feel most forgotten are found.

Rev. Gregory D. Gross’s Power Group: Any vehicle needs an engine, gas and power to reach its destination. May we be reminded of the energy needed by staff and volunteers to keep this mission going and keep them in prayer.

Rev. Alicia Cargill’s Image Group: As a car is known for its reliability, so is an important mission like Project Tariro. The Image Group will pray that Project Tariro will become known for its success and reliability in "helping people live positively in community."

Rev. Denita Conner’s Road Handling Group: Have you ever had a bumpy ride? We pray that Project Tariro , given the circumstances in Zimbabwe, will have a smooth journey and overcome any obstacles.

Following one of the groups will be both fun and meaningful. Take time to share this information with others! Put the brochure in a prominent place – on your desk, coffee table, refrigerator or share with another person. Go online and write about it on Facebook or Twitter. Encourage people to visit the Project Tariro website (www.projecttariro.com). You just never know the impact that your words may have.

P.S. Mark 16:18 says, "They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." To heal, first we must get the patient to the healers. Your generous contribution will make that a reality. Please give a gift that brings joy to your heart.