About us & Contact us
Starfish Foundation is engaged in humanitarian work among those who have very limited opportunities. Inspired by The Starfish Story we realize we cannot fix broken governments and undo multiple layers of corruption, but we can identify a few specific pieces of the puzzle and make a difference for individuals and small groups. A governing principle of all we do is “helping people help themselves”. In keeping with this principle we don’t have soup lines. We do a lot with education. We care for children. We don’t want the children to merely survive……we want them to thrive. We presently work in two countries.
INDONESIA- Our greatest involvement is on Nias Island in Indonesia. Dennis Cady speaks the Indonesian language and has been involved there since 1970. Indonesia is the largest Moslem country in the world. We have a good relationship with Indonesians who have proven themselves trustworthy and determined to help their own people. STARFISH projects include:
- providing uniforms for elementary school children (without uniforms children cannot attend school)
- scholarships for tailoring and beauty salon courses
- computer center in which computer courses are taught
- special needs at Jochebed’s Choice Children’s Home
It is our aim to give people opportunities adn choices which they would not otherwise have. By helping children get an education and supplementing that with marketable skills, lives CAN BE CHANGED. It is not an overnight fix for generations of poverty and illiteracy, but it is a stable move in the right direction and it is free of government corruption and interference.
HAITI- We also partner with Good Samaritan Orphanage in Haiti. Haiti is recognized as the poorest country in the western hemisphere with over half a million orphans and more than 60% unemployment. Good Samaritan Orphanage, operated by Mr. and Mrs. Anilus Justin in the city of Fort Liberte since 1999, provides a home and education for 44 orphans. Before we formed our partnership following the January 2010 earthquake, they sometimes ate just one meal a day, had a singe a chair and no toys whatsoever. We made possible some much needed improvements to their facilities and are presently looking for a sponsors for the children. $80.00 monthly sponsors one child ($40.00 a month provides a shared sponsorship). A multi-purpose building is also planned. This will include a kitchen and dining room which can be used as a study hall and other recreation. $40,000.00 is needed to build and furnish this facility.
One hundred percent of each contribution to Starfish Foundation goes for its intended purpose. This is possible because all overhead and fund raising and reporting costs are paid by a separate donor. The workforce is volunteer driven.
Contact
Starfish Foundation
P.O. Box 3696
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
Website: thestarfishfoundation.net
Dennis Cady may be contacted at:
strfsh911@aol.com
(940) 631-1985
