Hello my fellow Highland Parkers! Do you have a pocket full of change? Do you have coins laying around your house without a home? How about under your couch cushions or in the bottom of your purse or in your car? If you knew that your change would go toward a good cause, would you be willing to donate it? My name is Taryn Taibbi Morgan and I am calling upon the good citizens of Highland Park to reach in to their hearts and down the sides of their couches. I first moved in to this lovely neighborhood with my family when I was 15 years old. Since that time, I have graduated from Schenley High School, lived in various countries around the world, lived in different apartments around the city, gotten married, and most recently, received my Master's degree from Carlow University in Nonprofit Management. In the end though, I always, come back to my home, to Highland Park. This time, I am back with a goal in mind and that is, to raise money for an AIDS-related Kenyan Orphanage. For the entire month of June, I will be volunteering at this orphanage, which is located in a small town outside of Nairobi. There are currently 39 children that are cared for there. There is also a school where the kids go to learn English, Math, and other subjects. The school, however, is being eaten by termites and desperately needs to be replaced. My desire is to present the orphanage with some money upon my arrival, to go toward the building of their new school. Here is how you can help: • Start gathering your loose change in a container • Send me an email with your address • On Sat. May 2 and Sun. May 3, I will be conducting my “change drive.” I will be coming around to Highland Park homes to collect what you have gathered. *Please save your change between today and May 2 and send me an email at: taryntb@gmail.com * *Remember: Your small change can make a BIG difference!! * Please visit the website below to find out more information on what I will be doing in Kenya and other fun facts, games, pictures, etc. www.ctkenya.blogspot.com See you soon!! With thanks, from your neighbor, Taryn