African orphans to benefit from fish-n-chips dinner
Nestled in the crook of Africa on the Atlantic Ocean lies the small Republic of Cameroon. It is a poor area, and more than 50% of the population lives below the poverty level and more than 7% of the population carries the AIDS virus. Parental deaths associated with the virus have left more than 250,000 orphans there.
The Benedictine Sisters run a home for orphaned children called the Good Shepherd Home in Bamenda, Cameroon, where the children live and receive medical attention and an education.
As part of its outreach program, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 419 South St., New Providence, is hosting a fish-n-chips Dinner on Friday, March 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. to benefit the Good Shepherd Home. All of the profits from the event will go to benefit the orphaned children there.
"Last year the St. Andrew's fish fry raised more than $1,500 to buy mosquito nets to prevent malaria in Africa," said Diane LaPara, event chairperson. "With the support of the community, we are hoping to raise even more for the Good Shepherd Home this year."
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