Here is another post by Emilie Whitman who was on our November mission and also spent several months in Jordan volunteering at the Malk-SCM Children’s Center. We were in Rehab, Al-Mafraq, a small town with no consistent medical services. A chilly wind slapped our faces as we stepped out of the vans. It seemed to...
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U.N. Cuts Food Aid to Refugees From Syria
More on the unprecedented and disastrous cuts to the World Food Program. Please help by donating $31 to our food drive. For $31 we can provide a package of food basics for a family that will last a month. GENEVA — Facing what it described as a severe cash shortfall, the United Nations food aid...
#GivingTuesday December 2, 2014
Join #GivingTuesday @SalaamCM WHAT IS #GIVINGTUESDAY? We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and...
November Medical Mission Recap
Last week, our November medical mission came to an end, and the group dispersed back to their homes. It is hard to condense in a meaningful way what we experienced and what that meant to each person, so I am going to let some of the participants speak for themselves. First, though, let me tell...
Donations: The Container is Full!
We want to thank everyone who has donated blankets, hats, socks, jackets, mittens, and other warm clothing for our container we are sending to Jordan this week. The container is full! From now on we will NOT be accepting any additional clothing or blankets, equipment or other items that need to be shipped. You can...
Day 7 – Last Day of the Mission
And so another mission comes to an end. Here are the stats of the mission and some photos from the last day. Location Patients seen Al-Wahdat General: 500, Dental: 130, Psych: 40 Madaba General: 200, Dental: 30, Psych was at Malki Al-Khaldiyeh General: 275, Dental: 51 Irbid...
Day 6 of the Mission
Here are the photos from day 6 of the mission. We are getting ready for the November mission, which starts in Amman on Saturday November 8th. We are collecting donations to buy medications and other supplies for this mission, so please consider donating at https://mycharityofchoice.com/campaign/profile/1056 We are also planning a universal holiday party for children and...
Day 5 of the Medical Mission
On Day 5 of the mission, a clinic was set up in Jerash. This is also where the ruins of a large Roman city are located. After work was done for the day, the group visited the site of Jerash and you will see a few photos from there.
Al Zaatari – Day 4 Photos
Photos from Day 4 of the mission, when the group visited Al Zaatari Camp.