Since Boost’s inception in 2007 our dream, our pie in the sky, was to establish a learning centre close to Dunoon.  Boost Africa Foundation has grown dramatically since 2007 and we now find ourselves in desperate need of a stable base of operation to fully impact the lives of the children and our families.
      For the last 4 years of operating in Dunoon we have begged, borrowed or niggled space from whoever was willing to have us.   Sometimes we operated from the back of the Boost car, other times from the homes of volunteers living in the community, trying desperately not to impose but store as much as possible in their tiny spaces.  Currently, we are meeting with our Keep a Child in School families at Zusake center one day per week and holding Boost Kidz Klub at the municipal hall, two days per week.  We are often in and out of the community other days but there is no one concrete place that our families and children can locate us.  This past month we were unable to use the municipal hall for Boost Kidz Klub leaving us to operate outside on some of the most miserable winter days.  Not being able to use the hall, occurs often, meaning that when anyone with more stature in the community requires the hall Boost and our kids are out, out, out.  This is incredibly disruptive to the kids and even with our volunteers because they really never know if BKK is on and where.  Our work with Zusake has been such a blessing but for 2 weeks this month Patricia’s teachers went on strike and we were unable to use their facilities to any degree. 
     Although we have made some success in impacting the community and creating relationship with the children and families by operating “here a little, there a little” we now realize not having a base of operation is holding us back.  We see a growing need for our current programs and a need for adult literacy classes, English classes and Entrepreneur training; without a permanent spot, how can we provide these?  Many of our kids have disruptive home lives, we want them to know that we are there for them and that we are there to stay.
     The property that has caught our eye is located across the street from Dunoon and adjacent to Site 5, where most of our Boost Kidz live. Our desire is to have a learning facility, with classrooms, computers and an office.  The lots and facilities for sale are constantly changing, but the price of buying versus building is similar. The Boost Learning Centre facility will cost R2, 600,000, which is $380,000. This price includes the furnishing of the center including, desks, books, and computers.  If we buy an already built facility the price will be similar, but we could move in immediately.
     Having facilities next to the township would allow us to expand our ministry and increase the effectiveness of our time with the kids. Much of our time currently spent in prep and transporting equipment would be minimized by having a permanent base. Having these facilities won’t only aid us in the work we are doing, but it would also place us in a position to grow and strengthen our ties to the families we partner with. We don't know where the money will come from, but we feel strongly that we have a direction  from God and we must be obedient to that leading.

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