Donor appreciation night: Roedde House
On May 11, HUGGS threw a party to thank our wonderful donors! We met at Roedde House in the West End—a beautifully restored Victorian home. At the beginning of the evening, Anthony Norfolk of Roedde House took us on a fun, informative tour, giving us a flavour of what life was like in that household during Vancouver’s earliest years.
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HUGGS Graduate becomes Mentor to current HUGGS students!
HUGGS Graduate becomes Mentor to current HUGGS students!
Six years ago an unexpected gift to HUGGS changed the life of a young woman.. Seventeen year old Sujatha was working in a hostel for room and board because her family couldn’t afford to keep her, let alone provide for further education. At that time, HUGGS founder Lisa Heel was in India, so was able to give Sujatha the amazing news, "Someone in Canada is sending money so that you can continue your studies to become a Math teacher!"
HUGGS has followed her educational journey over these six years. Last month Sujatha received her B. Ed. Degree and is now lecturing in a Women’s College in Vizag. For some time HUGGS has felt the need for someone who would be a mentor, particularly for the girl students. Who better than a young woman, herself a HUGGS graduate? We are delighted to announce that as of November 2010 Sujatha is the HUGGS Canada Field Worker in India.
