Glory is to God almighty for yet another successful end-of-year project. The year 2022 has been very challenging to both individuals and the organization as a whole but one thing we are proud of as members is our willingness to respond to duty anytime we are called upon.

The MEGA TRIO PROJECTS came off on 29^th December 2022 which saw the following members gracing the occasion Mr. Ernest Ayensu, Mr. Oteng Yaw Aboagye, Mr. Jewel Ansah, Mr. Timothy Gyan Owusu, Miss Mary Afari, Miss Matilda Agbesi, Miss Millicent Ayidzi, Miss Nusetor Comfort Akorfa, Janet Impraim, and Emmanuel Ebo Essel.

The journey began at 7:00 am when members started gathering together and at exactly 9:02 am the team set off to visit their first home which was VILLAGE OF HOPE – AYAWASO. The team got there and began engagement with one of the caretakers called Mr. Ernest Obeng at the premises who welcomed us. Mr. Ernest Ayensu gave us our mission of visiting them.  

Mr. Obeng further engaged the team by giving an account and history of the home which was very interesting and heartfelt because it gave the team the sense to know the story, the dedication as well as the effort they are putting to make the living of the inhabitant feel at home as they get physical, emotional, and spiritual needs they sort to get.

Members of the team visiting enquired from Mr. Obeng by asking some questions which they received satisfactory answers. Items which constituted BEDSPREADS, 50kg OF CINDY RICE, BATHING SOAP, WASHING POWDER, MALE AND FEMALE underwear, EXERCISE BOOKS, POSTER COLOURS, GRAPH BOOKS, COOKING OIL, TIN TOMATOES, SECOND-HAND CLOTHS were presented to the home. These items were presented by Mr. Jewel Ansah Exodus.

The goods were received with much appreciation and a word of prayer was said for the team. The team also expressed their appreciation for the warm reception given and asked permission to leave since there was another journey before them.

The second Home visit was embarked on and the team reached VILLAGE OF HOPE – GOMOA FETTEH, equally warm reception was received as their in-charge was in anticipation awaiting our arrival. We arrived, pleasantries were given and the team introduced themselves individually.

Mr. Samuel Osei the in-charge reiterated the importance and the value our support constantly has been to the children and the Home at large. Likewise, the developmental agenda of the home was sold to us, what they have done so far and what they intend to achieve coming year. Early this year when we paid them a visit two buildings were under construction and it is refreshing to know that one is completed whiles the other is near completion and bravo was said to them by the Penny Smiles Foundation.

The team upon further discussion handed over their items like BEDSPREADS, 100kg OF CINDY RICE, BATHING SOAP, WASHING POWDER, MALE AND FEMALE UNDERWEAR, EXERCISE BOOKS, POSTER COLOURS, GRAPH BOOKS, COOKING OIL, TIN TOMATOES, SECOND-HAND CLOTHS to the home presentation was done by Miss Nusetor Comfort Akorfa, pictures were taken, prayers offered by the home to the foundation and finally, departure.

The third visit which was to “THE GHANA SOCIETY OF DISABILITY did not come off because the organization was not in a good position to receive Penny Smiles Foundation and their visit was rescheduled to 7th January, 2023. They request that we get them plastic chairs and Penny Smiles Foundation will definitely provide their needs for them accordingly. Penny smiles Foundation will therefore need about GHC 2,000.00 to execute such a task.

Team members got to their respective homes safely by God’s Grace and the day’s journey was brought to an end.

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Introduction
Emissaries present were: Mr. Oteng Aboagye Yaw, Miss Comfort Nusetor, Miss Janet Impraim, Miss MILLICENT Ayidzi and Mr. Ernest Ayensu. The team set off from Tema at around 9:00am on the 5th of November 2022 and arrived at the Home at 1:45 pm.

Discussions
This happen to be the second visit so there were lots of familiarization. It was all joy as the children gathered together to welcome us.
The Mistress of the home welcomed us and the Head Master updated us on how the home is faring after our last visit, especially on the excellent academic performance in their BECE.
Items Donated were presented to the Head Master. The Drinks were shared immediately to all and you could read the excitement on their faces.
Two of our reps happens to be Teachers, so they taught them new songs and we sang together.
Pictures were taken and there were smiles all over.

Recommendations
We need a car for the organization so that transportation can be reduced significantly. This is because transportation alone cost us more than one thousand cedis.

Conclusion
It was a very successful program as we saw how badly and timely they needed the items presented and they were so grateful. Click here to see pictures.

Introduction
The initial plan to Village of Hope (Gomoa Fetteh and Ayawaso), was scheduled on the 26th of March 2022. However, due to the unavailability of a vehicle for the journey and emissaries, it was postponed to 16th April 2022 and had an additional home included. Making it a 3-in-1 visitation; Village of Hope (Ayawaso and Gomoa Fetteh) and Frafraha Foster Home, Adenta. Thus, the single biggest project ever to be embarked on, in the journey of Penny Smile’s Foundation.

Emissaries present were; Ernest Ayensu, Oteng Aboagye Yaw, Mary Acquah Afari, Emmanuel Ebo Essel, Janet Impraim, and Matilda Agbesi.

Activities
By the grace of God, the trip was a successful and very adventurous one. The team left Tema at around 7:40 am. We first visited Frafraha Home, where we took the details we will need for the renewals of the NHIS.
We journeyed on to Gomoa Fetteh and got there around 2:00 pm.
We were graciously received by the home and were asked about our mission. Our Director, Mr. Ernest Ayensu spoke on our behalf and we were welcomed again.

Presentation of the items was made by Mr. Oteng Aboagye Yaw, our Deputy Director in charge of Strategy and Coordination

To show their appreciation, they entertained us with songs and we also had a good time socializing with them. As a wrap, a fervent prayer was said for us and they saw us off.

Conclusion
In all, it was a fruitful journey
We are encouraged to do more. Long live Penny Smiles Foundation
God bless us all. Click here to see pictures.