Casa Alianza at the Fête de la Musique
The results of the 2009 Fête de la Musique were mixed, partly because the sun was relatively shy. Despite the undeniable success of our now-famous caipirinha and a wild atmosphere at our booth, the proceeds were fairly modest: approximately 12,000 CHF.
The Casa Alianza Committee would like to express its heartfelt thanks to the volunteers who, after a two-year hiatus, were once again there for us and did a remarkable job!
We have already submitted our application for 2010 and will keep you informed in March regarding the city’s decision.
News from Casa Alianza Guatemala
According to the representative from the parent organization, Covenant House in New York, the reopening of a program in Guatemala is being considered for January 2010.
The plan is to reopen a small street outreach program and establish a shelter with about twenty beds by December 2010.
Of course, the Casa Alianza Switzerland Committee will closely monitor the progress of this project and will be sure to keep you informed.
FNAC Stands with Street Children
For your Christmas gifts, consider the Casa Alianza Vol. 2 CD!
On sale at the FNAC in Rive (Geneva).
Great pop music by Swiss artists like William White in support of the cause of street children in Latin America!
On Saturday, September 12, Michael Cochet, communications director at the FNAC in Rive, invited Eliane Hauri, a member of the Committee, to speak about the Casa Alianza Vol. 2 CD at the FNAC Forum.
Eliane, along with Martin Brunner, a former volunteer at Casa Alianza Guatemala, and Maud Lambert, an active member, participated in this forum, which was broadcast in the store. They spoke in particular to promote this CD, which is another way for Casa Alianza to raise funds.
Our compilation is still on sale for 19 CHF and makes the perfect end-of-year gift for your family, friends, and colleagues. Feel free to order it online, buy it at FNAC, or stop by the office to pick it up.
Casa Alianza Switzerland is moving offices but not changing its address
Our office has been moved from the first floor to the ground floor but remains at 12 rue du Diorama. The move took place in September under the supervision of Vanessa Dejardin.
The new office is brighter and separate from the administrative offices of our benefactor, Jean-François Schlemmer.
Office hours are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Feel free to stop by and visit us!
More and More Casa Alianza Babies
This year has been a bit unusual, as the office was only fully operational from January through June and from November through December, due to Marjorie’s maternity leave. Thank you to Vanessa Dejardin for being there at the office during those four months!
The Casa Alianza Switzerland family is growing even more, as our president is now on maternity leave and is due to give birth to her second child soon. There’s still time to place bets on the baby’s gender.
Philippe Vollenweider will serve as interim president until Laurence returns.
Would you like to get more involved?
We always need our members’ time and ideas to support street children. If you’d like to become an active member, you can:
Join a Casa Alianza Switzerland team. Please email info@casa-alianza.ch or visit our website (www.casa-alianza.ch).
Help with mailing? For our mailings, we’re looking for a few people who are available to help with the mailing process. Please sign up at info@casa-alianza.ch.
If you have ideas for activities, please contact us by writing to info@casa-alianza.ch.
Thank you for your support!
Que Pasa No. 10 edited by Marjorie Granjon and Eliane Hauri.
