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January 2012 - the Angel Foundation
- the Angel Foundation has a new home!
- see photos and updates on our new facebook page...
July 2011 - Customized Wordpress blogs
- get a new website with an integrated Wordpress blog
- blog customized to match website
- contact Shireen for details
April 2011 - Rio Frio School is completed!
March 2011 - Thank you generous Angels!
Gary Urra, president of CAFRED, is presently in El Salvador for the construction of the Rio Frio school. Our Angels' contributions will now help support the new programs to be implemented by CAFRED and the ministry of Education at a third rural school. We are so thankful for CAFRED's commitment and the generosity of our Angels! Below are photos of Minna (facilitator), Kristian and Aleyda (CAFRED volunteers) and Gary with some local children.
Our Angels are helping CAFRED change lives!
January 2011 - Gary is on his way to El Salvador
Gary Urra, president of CAFRED, will be spending two months in Rio Frio, El Salvador, overseeing the building of the new CAFRED school for the children in the photo below. Shireen is so proud of you and your team, Gary!
December 2010 - Could you spare $5 to help a child?
The Angel Foundation is looking for angels. Please take a moment to watch this very special, true story.
October 2010 - Blissfully You website featured in upcoming 9 at 9 webcast
Jane Wurwand, founder of world renowned Dermalogica, has chosen the get fresh! Blissfully You website to be featured in her upcoming webcast.
September 2010 - the Angel Foundation is looking for Angels:
Shireen of get fresh! web design and Leslie of Blissfully You have joined together in an effort to cover the cost of CAFRED's educational programs for the children of the El Olimpo school in El Salvador (CAFRED's details here). Please see the Angel Foundation if you would like to help them achieve this goal.
Aug 2010 - Minna Levin conducts a mini literature workshop at CAFRED's new El Olimpo school...
This photo was taken at the inauguration of CAFRED's new school in El Salvador. The present hardships in the region such as poverty, violence and lack of resources can be reduced when those of us who have plenty, contribute all that we can.
More on facebook. Share if you'd like to show your support.
July 2010 - Shireen's friends Gary and Eduardo are changing the lives of rural children, their families and their communities in Central America by creating sustainable education...
Founded in 2009, the Central America Foundation for Rural Education Development (CAFRED) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide life-changing access to quality education in rural areas of Central America by building schools and implementing programs that inspire community and family participation. Full story...
June 2010 - June Fedorchuk of We Plant the Seeds will help CAFRED rebuild bombed out El Salvador school (see inset in photo)
June has been changing lives in small villages in Guatemala for the past few years. This year, she's joining forces with Gary and Eduardo of CAFRED in El Salvador. For more information, visit weplanttheseeds.org.
May 2010 - Kim and Rita are voted forward in the Next Top Spiritual Author Contest
Tsawwassen residents, Kim and Rita have entered their book, "I Am One With Creation" in the Next Top Spiritual Author Contest. For more information, visit their website. Shireen wishes you the greatest success Kim and Rita!
April 2010 - CAFRED completes school in El Olimpo
CAFRED has provided the children of El Olimpo, El Salvador with a clean, safe environment where they can learn and be inspired. More photos here...
March 2010 - get fresh! goes green
get fresh! web design now uses servers which are powered by 100% wind energy!
December 2009 - CAFRED in El Olimpo
CAFRED sees a world in which all young learners in rural Central America can fulfill their promise and potential. More on CAFRED's progress...
October 2009 - Thank you Meena!
Vancouver designer Meena Gharu, a client of Shireen's, arrived at their meeting with these flowers for her. she was so touched she just had to post a photo!
October 2009 - get fresh! supports CAFRED:
Question: "What do this man and this boy have in common??
Answer: This man and this boy were born in the same village in rural El Salvador.
Question: What differentiates them??
Answer: The man had never seen or smelled a new book in his entire life until the founders of CAFRED entered his village ... and the boy? The boy will grow up surrounded by books!
More on CAFRED's progress...
For more details, stories and photos, visit: www.cafred.org
(CAFRED = Central America Foundation for Rural Education Development)
September 2009 - New Bake Shoppe Now Open:
The Roadhouse Bake Shoppe is an old world style bakery, cheese market and cafe. They're right here in your local neighbourhood, and they sell all kinds of cheese from around the world, freshly baked bread like your grandma made and some of the best organic coffee in town.
September 2009 - For fun and inspiration:
The Modern Hippy is a place to go for fun: for a little inspiration, motivation, or just food for thought. Your comments are always welcome and may be posted on the website at your request.
August 2009 - Diana launches her website:
Diana of Boomerang Floral pours her passion and talent into the most beautiful floral arrangements! She believes in the power of both giving and receiving - and fondly calls it the 'Boomerang Effect'.
July 2009 - Thank you Diana!
Diana (Boomerang Floral) created this beautiful surprise birthday gift for me!
May 2009 - Sukhi opens neighbourhood spa:
Sukhi of Surrey, BC, has just opened her new spa at Blunt Hair Art Lounge in White Rock, BC. When Shireen worked with her on her website, the passion for her work was so obvious, it was inspiring. Sukhi offers the full range of esthetic services, including pedicures in a jetted throne chair.
For more information, visit her website: www.pristinedayspa.com
April 2009 - Dermalogica available in Ladner:
Leslie, mother of two young children, runs a classy little studio from her home in Ladner. After some intense training, she's upgraded her services to include advanced anti-aging procedures and is now the only facility in Ladner offering the very popular Dermalogica professional skin care.
Leslie has been a friend of Shireen's since their teaching days in the nineties. She's very conscientious and throws herself passionately into her work. If you've been looking to turn back the clock just a little, hers is a service you can trust.
For more information, visit her website: www.blissfullyou.com
March 2009 - Cory launches online coaching:
Cory Andrichuk, a friend of Shireen's, has just launched branducoaching, a highly specialized business coaching practice. "He inspires and motivates travel entrepreneurs to find their unique brand through thought provoking exercises, innovative business development strategies, and personal attention.
Cory will assist you on your path of self-discovery. You will be challenged to rethink your point of view and change how you conduct your business by understanding the key differences between being merely "self-employed" and becoming a successful entrepreneur."
If you're in the travel business and need a little motivation or direction, Cory is your man! For more information, check out his website: www.branducoaching.com
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