40 Acts of Kindness
Empowering Youth by Learning to Sew
In partnership with one of our most generous group clients, Carrousel Travel facilitated the purchase and donation of three sewing machines for the Batwa (Pygmy) community near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. The machines will be used in the craft section of the school to teach tailoring to young girls and boys. It is important…
READ MOREEmpowering People Out Of Poverty
I have had the privilege of sponsoring a child in Ethiopia for the past several years. Hadiza is a bright young girl that I have been able to see grow up into a teenager of 13 years and is doing well. I am able to send communications to her and have enjoyed sending her birthday…
READ MOREEmpowering Children to Fulfill their Potential
For 20 years the Harris family has sponsored children through Unbound, which supports families in 19 countries around the world. The organization is dedicated to helping those marginalized and vulnerable through education and community building. Michelle (left) graduated in 2014 with the support she received through Unbound. In her words, “ I am always thankful…
READ MOREWalk for Water 5K
A team of Carrousel employees participated in the Walk for Water 5K for the Water Mission charity to help raise money and bring awareness to the need for safe water for those in countries in need. The walk was organized by one of the companies we work with. We carried empty buckets for 1.5 miles…
READ MOREServing Food for Service Families
Over the weekend, a few of our staff volunteered at the 133rd Air National Guard “Family Day” at the Minneapolis airport base. Along with Fat Lorenzo’s Restaurant in Minneapolis, they helped prepare and serve food for over 2,000 military members and their families. Here is what a few of our staff had to say about…
READ MOREInspirational Bags
Many people drive off an exit ramp and see people asking for money or food and wonder what they can do to help. We decided we could help make someone’s day by providing a bag filled with granola bars, nuts, cheese and crackers, fruit and water. Carrousel packed these items into “Inspirational Bags”. Employees volunteered…
READ MOREAdvocating Autism Awareness
Each year, women from around the globe compete in the Mrs. International Pageant competition, where they are given a platform to speak out about a cause they are passionate about. This year’s candidate from Minnesota, Stephanie Welter, Mrs. Minnesota International 2017, is a true leader in advocating opportunities for children and families affected by Autism…
READ MOREFood Drive 2017
Carrousel engaged in some friendly office competition as we hosted a Food Drive. The office was divided into four teams, each fighting for the highest number of donations. In the end, we came together to collect over 2,300 food items, personal care items and household products! Thank you to everyone who donated!
READ MOREChanging the World One Child at a Time
Talk about a rewarding experience! One of our team members, Jenifer, has sponsored children in need for nearly two decades. She recently discovered a heartwarming connection between the children. Here’s what she had to say: “I began sponsoring a boy from Ecuador thru Child Fund when he was six years old. Johnathan and I wrote…
READ MOREFeed My Starving Children // Round 2
Our team had so much fun volunteering at Feed My Starving Children this past winter that we decided to pack food again this week. In total, we helped prepare over 18,000 meals to help those most in need around the globe. That’s enough food to feed 51 children for an entire year!
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