Blog – Angel House Orphanage & Secondary School

The Miracle of Transformation at Angel House

March 7, 2018 by Tracy Rockhold

Tracy Rockhold

For those who have entered the home of Angel House, they have been met with bright, smiling faces as soon as they enter. It is impossible not to notice the love and joy that makes up the environment at Angel. After meeting these children, it is almost inconceivable to believe…

Greenhouse Farming

February 2, 2018 by Tracy Rockhold

Tracy Rockhold

With most farms in rural Tanzania relying on rainfall as their only source of irrigation, you can probably imagine that many farmers experience difficulties during times of intense, dry, heat and lack of rainfall. Angel House is attempting to overcome this challenge with innovative and creative solutions. We are excited…

Strong Leadership in Tanzania

January 8, 2018 by Tracy Rockhold

Tracy Rockhold

An organization's effectiveness largely depends on those leading it. Not only do they set an example for the other members and represent the organization, but they are responsible for making decisions that directly impact all involved. Good leaders have vision and are constantly improving upon it. They must be lifelong…

Giving Tuesday

November 13, 2017 by Tracy Rockhold

Tracy Rockhold

As we prepare our hearts for this Thanksgiving season, one way to express gratitude is by giving to others. Giving Tuesday is a day to do just that. Beginning in 2012, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, a social media initiative was started to battle the also popular Cyber Monday and…

Angel House Market

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017 by Holly

Holly

This holiday season, we have a fun new option for friends of Grassroots and Angel House who would like to give something meaningful to their loved ones for Christmas that will, in turn, benefit the Angel House children. The staff of both the children's home and the school have made…

A Day in the Life of an Angel House Child

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017 by Tracy Rockhold

Tracy Rockhold

As a friend, sponsor, supporter, or partner of Grassroots, you may have seen pictures, heard stories, or even come to visit. But some may wonder what daily life looks like for an Angel House child. Angel House and Angel Secondary lay tucked away in a quiet, peaceful area of…

Pigs and chicken and ducks, oh my!

April 4, 2017April 4, 2017 by Holly

Holly

Angel House continues to grow children but is now growing more than just that! In addition to our milk cows, goats, and chickens, our friends over at Smiles of Hope have been investing in our pigs, and purchased ducks, guinea fowl, and continue to supplement Angel House's efforts towards the…

Thank you Angel House club!

February 19, 2017February 19, 2017 by Holly

Holly

Several young women from Kansas have been working hard hosting bake sales, selling dog biscuits and childrens' toys, all in an effort to fundraise to support Winnie at Angel House. This spring, CIY Super Start kids' conferences are featuring a video about the example these young ladies are setting for…

Back to school!

January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 by Holly

Holly

In East Africa, the school year begins in January and concludes in December. Which means Angel House kids have just started back into a new school year! New uniforms, new shoes from their Christmas gifts, school bags and textbooks. Whether the student studies onsite at Angel House kindergarten, takes the…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 by Holly

Holly

Grassroots family and friends, Thank you so much for your generous contributions during Giving Tuesday!! Over the course of the days before and after Giving Tuesday, Grassroots took in an additional $17,000! These donations were designated towards our sewing project, child sponsorships, dining hall construction, development staff, and Christmas…

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