Caring for Kids in the Congo -- Linda and Wayne Mendro

Milt Herman introduced his friends Linda and Wayne Mendro who are dedicated to supporting orphans in the Congo.

Linda and Wayne are from the Methow Valley and have been involved with orphans in the Congo since 2003.  They work through Mama Chansa, a married Methodist woman and an abused orphan herself, who opened her humble home in a Lubumbashi slum to local kids.  She named her home Peniel House, after the time Jacob met God face to face as described in Genesis 29.

Mama Chansa houses the kids and sends them to school at the local Methodist, Catholic, or public schools.    School is the Congo is not free; it costs about $200 per year.  Linda and Wayne are seeking $200 per year to "adopt" these students.  The money covers school fees, uniforms, books and shoes.

We are happy to report one adoption occurred during the Mendro's visit to Rotary! At left is Kesia Kasongo, the newly adopted student of Kathleen McNalty and Steve Wright.

Please consider supporting our friends in the Methow Valley and our international friends in the Congo.  Donations can be made through Compassion Care, a 503(c)(3) organization. Mail your check made out to Compassion Care to Linda and Wayne at 317 Poorman Ck, Twisp, WA 98856.