August 2018 FORUM

August 2018
One Day of Generosity Can Change a Life
by Sue Banman Sileci, AmSoc Member
Each year, the American Society of
São Paulo hosts the Angel Party, a
Christmas party which helps over 240
underprivileged children in the São Paulo
area. During a day of festivities, the children
are also gifted supplies which most of us take
for granted, but which give them a better
start to the coming school year.
This is our 19 th Angel Party, to be held on
December 8 th this year at Graded School
in Morumbi. Every year our event relies on
volunteers to make this one magical day a
reality for these kids. Without the help of
donors, sponsors, and time, the Angel Party
simply couldn’t happen.
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE
To sponsor a child, Sue Banman Sileci
at angelparty.sponsors@amsoc.com.br
For other information, Kristy Miranda
at angelparty.chair@amsoc.com.br
American Society of São Paulo's
19 th Annual
Angel Party
Saturday, December 8
@ Graded School
Providing São Paulo's neediest children with the
Christmas of their dreams.
A day of fun-filled activities, celebrations, and
personalized gift bags for each child.
Help Santa give every child a big bag of
necessary items that will get them through
the coming year. You can sponsor a child
directly, gather a group of friends to sponsor
one child, or volunteer your time to help
organize and run the event. Companies are
additionally welcome to volunteer services or
items necessary for this event!
Sponsorship of a child is R$550, which includes
a whole list of clothes and necessary items, as
well as a fun toy. Santa Claus gives these on
the day of the event. You can receive a list and
do the shopping yourself, or donate and have
the shopping done for you. Those interested
in sponsoring a child, as an individual or a
group, should contact Sue Banman Sileci at
angelparty.sponsors@amsoc.com.br.
What I like the most is the games
where I can win cool things. This is because
I enjoy getting to choose what I win, the
gifts I get. And the gift I need most is
clothes. And I like to win sneakers.
Note from Jennifer, one of the many
children who benefit from your support of
the Angel Party
To volunteer your time or see how your company
can be involved in this endeavor, contact Kristy
Miranda at angelparty.chair@amsoc.com.br.
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Don’t forget to talk to your friends, your
coworkers, your family, and your neighbors.
Let them know about this special once-a-year
event. You’ll meet a lot of wonderful people
with big hearts, and you’re helping children
who have very little, both in material items
and in love and support. Take a moment to
read the experiences various Angel Party
participants have had over the years. You can
make a huge difference! §
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