NORTH WEBSTER — On Sept. 10, the Romans are planning a different kind of adoption fundraiser. The Romans and a team of volunteers are working on the home of Norma Sliger, who lives in North Webster. Norma Sliger is known for being a prayer warrior for those in her family and community. Today her home is in need of some TLC and the community feels honored to be able to bless her through this Both Hands project.

Volunteers will not only be helping this widow, but they will also be raising funds to offset the cost for the Roman’s adoption of Poppy. Poppy is a three year old little girl in China who has been diagnosed with MPS VII, a rare genetic condition that the Romans are familiar with because of one of their son’s diagnosis. There is treatment in the US that Poppy could receive but she does not have access to in China. Poppy loves ice cream and the color pink! For more details visit online.

Both Hands mission is “to serve orphans, widows and adoptive families.” Both Hands helps families fundraise for their adoptions. A family gathers a team of volunteers and Both Hands coaches them to coordinate a service project fixing up a widow’s home. The family and their team send letters to raise sponsorship for their day of service. It’s very similar to raising sponsorship for a 5K race, but instead of running, the team is serving a widow. The funds raised help an orphan become adopted into a forever family. Both Hands – one hand for the widow, one hand for the orphan. Committed to fundraising support for its operating expenses through private donors, no funds raised by a family and their team are deducted for Both Hands’ administrative costs.

Since 2008, Both Hands projects have raised over $6,800,000 for adoptions and orphan care. Through 611 Both Hands projects in 42 states, 678 widows have been served, 746 orphans are closer to forever families, and over 18,000 volunteers have served their communities.

Businesses and individuals may join hands with this team by donating supplies for this project. Please contact Joel Roman for more information.