WE DID IT!   $22,000.00

To all the clients, staff and friends of Hallmark Consulting Group—THANK YOU!  Thanks to the generosity of one of our newest clients, who said she would contribute what ever it took to reach our goal, we have raised 100% of the $22,000 needed to drill two fresh water wells in Niger, West Africa.  We received donations from 52 contributors, including Hallmark clients, staff and friends (7 checks came in from non-clients who read this newsletter) and there were five contributors who sent in a second check to help us reach our goal.  As previously reported, our gift will be matched by the Conrad Hilton Foundation, which will allow two additional wells to be drilled in Niger.  

On April 21st and 22nd, I will be attending the World Vision Global Water Initiative conference in Stamford, Connecticut, along with Heidi Morgan (the Area Director of Advancement for World Vision) and I will have an opportunity to meet with the National Director and Program Officer for Niger.  We expect the well to be drilled in mid-October and we anticipate having several clients accompany Heidi and me to Niger for this life-changing event.  If you are interested in joining us for this momentous trip, please contact Katherine or Judy and get your name on the list immediately.