Laye,

Thanks for forwarding this. I've know about this old gentleman for a while.
We all need to supplement his efforts one way or the other.

Saul.


>From: Bamba Laye <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Bamba Laye <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: A goodwill gesture./ Article from The Detroit News
>Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 23:45:19 -0600
>
>Please note the message at the end of this article.
>
>While we take many things for granted, FACES gives to the world
>
>
>By Betty DeRamus / The Detroit News
>
>     The container is about half the size of a semi-truck and crammed with
>dreams -- 80 computers, 30 manual typewriters, a disco set with strobe
>lights, a gas generator, reference books, soccer shoes and outfits. It sits
>in a Detroit warehouse at Fort and Clark, waiting to be shipped to people
>hungry for those dreams.
>     Once the nonprofit group known as FACES raises $5,000 for shipping
>costs, the container will sail to The Gambia, a small West African nation
>with large needs. There, villagers will use its contents for
>computer-training schools, community improvement and money-making projects.

>  - Dr. M. L. King Jr.

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