Operation HOPE wins hearts and votes with 1st place at the Philadelphia's 'Spread Some Inspiration' campaign in its fourth edition.

Dear volunteers, patrons, well wishers, friends, team and everyone else that continue to believe in Operation HOPE’s Mission of Mercy, we would like to extend our deepest Appreciation and Thanks to each one of you.

 With the help of your votes, We, Operation HOPE Kuwait won the 1st position in Philadelphia Cream Cheese’s  (from Mondelez International, formerly Kraft Foods) 'Spread Some Inspiration' campaign in its fourth edition. OH founder, Ms. Sheryll Mairza was awarded the inspiration trophy for initiating the OH mission from its humble beginnings in 2005 at the recent Brunch award ceremony held in Dubai on May 14th, 2013 where OH was also awarded a cash prize of USD 10,000.

The campaign that celebrates and recognizes the unsung women heroes of the region for their contributions in philanthropy, community development and charitable causes thereby bringing much needed awareness was originally launched in line with the International Women's Day in 2010 and this year witnessed a partnership with UN Women - the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women globally - for the second year in a row.

Thanks to each of your vote, the prize money won would go towards our 2013 Winter Warmth Outreach Program, wherein we provide warmth hampers to over 2,500 street workers in Kuwait.

If you'd like to read more about our award and our story please visit http://www.phillyarabia.com/index.php. 

  

Ms. Sheryll Mairza ( OH founder, 4th from right) with 1st runner up Ms. Mina Liccione (UAE,3rd from right) and 2nd runner up Ms. Mona Qumquimji (KSA, 3rd from left) with (from left to right) Dr. Rana A. Al-Fares, Director at Kuwait University Construction Program, Ms. Lina Khalid AlMaeena, Founding Member and Director of Jeddah United Sports Company in KSA, Mr. Vishal Tikku, Area Director, Middle East for Mondelēz International,

HH Sheikha Hend Faisal Al Qassemi and the UN Women representative.  

 Ms. Sheryll Mairza ( OH founder, centre) with 1st runner up Ms. Mina Liccione (UAE, right) and 2nd runner up Ms. Mona Qumquimji (KSA, left) 

Ms. Sheryll Mairza addressing the press at the award ceremony in Dubai, May 14th, 2013.

Ms. Sheryll Mairza with dignitaries

HOPE house and Esther's Attic Summer Hours.

Thank you to each one of you to help us wrap yet another successful season at Esther's Attic. The team with your support as volunteers and shoppers were happily able to end the last day (20^th April) at Esther's Attic for the summer break.

Although we would be closed for the summer and opening on September 28^th , you should know that:

Sorting Activity: Volunteers would continue to meet every Saturday from 730 am - 830 am for our sorting activity of donations received

Donation Drop Off days: We would continue to receive donations through the summer on Saturdays ( 7am – 9am) and Tuesdays (8am - 10 am and 5pm – 7pm)

Volunteer SOS: Yard Sale

As you all probably know already, Operation HOPE will be holding a yard sale on Saturday, 13th of April from 6 am to 11:30 am. 

To help ensure the success of this event, we humbly ask for any volunteers kind enough to lend us their aid on the following days:

Wednesday - 10th of April - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm:

We are in urgent need of volunteers for sorting and steaming our current loads for the yard sale. Volunteers are kindly requested to report to Jackie.

Friday - 12th of April - 4:00 pm - 6:00pm:

Volunteers are needed to help with the set up for the yard sale. They are kindly requested to report to Sheryl Mairza.

Saturday - 13th of April - 6:00 am - 11:30 am:

Volunteers are needed to man the floor at the following times:

• 6:00 am - 7:00 am: Set up
• 7:00 am - 8:30 am: Manning floors/assisting visitors/bagging and sorting items
• 8:30 am - 10:00 am: Manning floors/assisting visitors/bagging and sorting items
• 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Manning floors and helping with packing up

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at volunteer@ohkuwait.org

Operation HOPE would like to take this moment to offer our sincerest thanks to all those attending and lending their aid.

Our Thanks to Nourhan Morshedy!

Everyone here at Operation HOPE would like to extend our sincerest thanks to Nourhan Morshedy from the Cambridge English School in Hawali.

For those who don't know, Nourhan, along with her classmates from Year 5, organised a bake sale to help raise funds for Operation HOPE. For all their efforts, they managed to raise KD80 for our cause!

The money raised by Nourhan and her friends will go to great use in helping us reach out to the people we have sworn to help.

From the bottom of our hearts: Thank you.

Cancellation of OH Yard Sale Tom

Dear OH Friends ~

 due to extreme weather conditions we are rescheduling

Yard Sale to next Saturday, 13 April 2013 @ 7 am - 11 am.

Volunteer activities for tomorrow has also been cancelled owing to the challenging weather conditions.

 We look forward to seeing you next week, and thank you for your

continued support of our Mission of Mercy.

The OH Team

Spring Yard Sale at HOPE House

Saturday, April 6, 2013

7 am – 11 am, Rumaithiya, Block 9, Street 92, House 23

Yes …that’s right..It's here again! Operation HOPE is scheduled for its Spring Yard Sale. From Household items, books, CD’s, DVD’s, an eclectic array of knick-knacks, furnishings, a host of children’s toys, clothing for both genders and all ages and lots, lots more! So mark your calendars, because we will be looking forward to seeing you!

If you wish to donate any gently used items towards the sale, please be informed that donations will be received until April 5th at OH premises. Kindly contact us at 99375613 or hope@ohkuwait.org for queries.

19th Annual Mother's Day Tea

Mother's Day is a special time when we appreciate those who have cared for us, and continue to care for us, down through the years. In honour of these special women, Operation HOPE is proud to announce its 19th Mother's Day Tea, which will take place on Saturday the 27th of April.

Operation HOPE cordially invites you to attend this special event at the English Tea Room, located in the luxurious Sheraton hotel. Be soothed by the enchanting melodies of our harpist, and participate for the chance to win some amazing prizes! The event will begin at 09:30 am and conclude at 11:30 am.

Admission

• Each guest is asked to donate KD15 in order to attend
• Only 55 spaces are available for guests - make sure you get your donation in in time!
• Only pre-paid reservations will be accepted

Operation HOPE would like to thank you in advance for helping us make this Mother's Day one to remember!