2015 Jia-Xin’s Winter Solstice 冬日慶典

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DONATION INFORMATION

Toys for Taiwan $1050 USD (33,000 NTD) / 5 Locations / 100 Children

We will upcycle clothes and fabric so children can create toys together, weaving stories, experiences, and express gratitude. This is in addition to the Gift & Necessities Drive for families and children as we hope those who participate as recipients in the drive can also feel that the holidays are about spending time together over a cup of hot cocoa and not simply about receiving gifts. Like last year we will introduce several local NGOs and children will be able to vote on who they want to donate $1000 NT towards to pass the love on. For Orchid Island, we will be constructing a Christmas tree out of recycled (beautified) items with children and the residents. This is a gift that is created by and enjoyed by everyone in the community.

Food for Taiwan $720 USD (23,000NTD) / 6 Workshops / 100 Children

Workshops are generally a full day so we must provide hot nutritious food for children, which we are more than happy to do. Plant-based creations are made along with light snacks and a cup of hot cocoa. Kids will also have a hand in making their own vegan sweets such as mug cakes or peanut butter cups. Shorter workshops (Harmony Home) will sample or make their own delicious holiday themed snacks, such as gingerbread people or caramel apple slices.

Gifts & Necessities Delivery for Taiwanese Families $2,250 USD (72,000 NTD) / 12 Families

Families and children that are part of the yearly gift & necessities drive will obtain much needed items for their household in addition to the creation workshop session in January. For each family we estimate a cost of approximatley $200 USD (5,000-6,000NTD), this has included items such as organic local foods, fresh fruits, blankets, warm clothes, shoes, and a small gift for children.

• Delivery is to individual families as we work with TaoShan Elementary School and the local church for the recipient list.
• Approximately 60-70% of the budget will be purchasing non-perishable plant-based foods
• Last year we worked with Buy Directly From Farmers直接跟農夫買社 and this year will outreach to more local farmers and vegan business from Bow to Land Farmer’s Market and iVegan
• This year we are sourcing local organic rice from YuanLi farmers from 苑裡掀海風 and fresh made and jarred items from local vegan stores

Santa Jia-Xin’s Reindeer Delivery $1,200 USD (39,500 NTD) / Taitung, Orchid Island, Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu

People like the idea of convenience – but getting items to where those who may benefit from the resources is not always about that. Our core group is based in Taipei and we have on-site locals in each of the locations. But with many of our talents and resources prepped at our base, we need to sort and get them out.

From Taipei to–>

Taoyuan: by public transport 2 hours each way / by personal vehicle 45 minutes each way
ChingChuan: by public transport 4 hours each way / by personal vehicle 2.5 hours each way
Taitung: by public transport 4.5 hours each way / by personal vehicle 7 hours each way
Orchid Island: by public transport 9 hours each way / by personal transport 12 hours each way (ferry is 3.5 hours, flight is 20 minutes)

Just for Orchid Island the cost for the ferry is approximately $72 USD, airfare $90 USD. For team of six costs approximately $500. Driving down will be about $155 per vehicle with gasoline and tolls – but split into two cars as we also pack equipment and different time schedules. In addition there are 1-2 people who will take the train down. Some team members will pay their own fare over while the core of teachers and those constructing the tree we will have to cover. They are taking 10 days off work and will be receiving no pay for their participation in this event.

If we add in the drives out to Taoyuan and twice to ChingChuan with 2-3 cars each time gasoline and toll fees, logistics of purchasing and gathering items before the event, $1,200 is a very conservative budget that might not cover what we need to the full extent but we would really appreciate your support on this.

Santa Jia-Xin’s Elves

Our core group that will be heading to the locations include James Teng, Snow Tsao, Peter Hsieh, Ichi Lin, Rufen Cheng, Starry Yoyo Cheng, Ken Wang, Rhea Chou, Jonathan Burke, and Daisy Lin. In each location we hope to open up workshops to local community and will conduct a BSP Training session beforehand. Public registration to the events will be available for all locations – keep posted and join us now!