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1st Annual “Mission Ch.A.N.G.E.”
Mission: Chicanos Abroad: Nueva Generación de Éxito (Ch.A.N.G.E.)
Our Motivation:
We, Chicanos, were born into families that were displaced from Mexico due to the many economic, political, and social injustices that plague Mexico. As students of the MIT, our goal is to retrace our roots and embark on a culturally enriching quest into the heart of Mexico: La Ciudad de México. However, seeing the city through the eyes of a tourist would be to blind ourselves from the struggles and realities our families faced. Currently, there are about 240,000 abandoned street children in Mexico City. Though we cannot improve the lives of all, we can at least dedicate our week-long vacation to a few of these orphans, picked up from the streets, and inspire them to strive for a better tomorrow.
Our Plan:
With the help of MexCity Mission (MCM--a Family Care Foundation program) we will spend Spring Break (March 21-30, 2008) volunteering at four local orphanages in Mexico City. We will help with the distribution of wholesome food and clothing to these orphanages; work with the missionary’s musical band to raise funds for poor communities through performances; and, volunteer at the “Patch Adams” ministry to work with children suffering from cancer. While doing so, we also hope to inspire these “street kids” who have never had a big brother or sister in their lives. Furthermore, we would also like to make a $200 donation to MCM so they can continue to be a family for many children without a home.
Our Budget:
Estimated Cost Budget: |
Unit Cost |
Quantity |
Cost |
Airfare (Boston, MA to Mexico City) |
$500 |
7 |
$3,500.00 |
Hotel |
$180 |
8 |
$1,440.00 |
Ground Transportation |
$20 |
8 |
$160.00 |
Mission Ch. A.N.G.E. donation to McM |
$200 |
1 |
$200.00 |
Total Cost: |
$5,800.00 |
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Fundraising Efforts |
Date |
Completed |
Profit |
Día de los Muertos-Sugar Skulls Sales |
11/07 |
Y |
$150.00 |
Hot Dog Stand in Spanish House |
12/07 |
Y |
$25.00 |
Valentine's Day Teddy Bear Sales |
02/08 |
N |
$160.00 |
LUChA's Symposium Raffle |
03/08 |
N |
$300.00 |
LUChA Alumni Sweatshirt Sales |
03/08 |
N |
-- |
Mes Latino T-Shirt Sales |
03/08 |
N |
-- |
Total Fundraising: |
$635.00 |
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Anticipated Funds |
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Personal Dues ($200 per person) |
02/08 |
N |
$1,600.00 |
LUChA’s Main Account |
02/08 |
N |
$200.00 |
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Total Funding Need: |
$3,560.00 |
Your Support:
Given the financial need of the orphanage, they will not be able to provide us with housing, flight tickets or basic needs. To help raise funds, we are selling MIT Mes Latino 2008 T-shirts and MIT LUChA sweatshirts and T-shirts. Please click on the Interactive Order Form link for shirt design and prices.
We would also greatly appreciate donations made to the LUChA account through the MIT Alumni gift-giving website:
https://giving.mit.edu/givenow/GiftStart.dyn
Also, checks/money orders can be made payable to MIT LUChA and sent to the address listed bellow.
Your name will be recognized as a sponsor in our final report to be published and distributed to you in April.
Contact information:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Latino Cultural Center, W20-028, Attn: LUChA
84 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Thank you for helping Mission Ch.A.N.G.E. become a reality!
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