Years ago Sophie met Mary Farkas with Aid Africa’s Children in South Africa. Mary returned on her own to visit Sophie and help the community.

Fundraising, DonateAdrian GalliSeptember 25, 2023Sophie's Coming to America

A Memorable Sunset with Friends

Sophie, Aid Africa’s Children’s VP of Missions, Rebecca Schwuchow and Aid Africa’s Children’s, VP of Community Affairs, Debbie Gilliam, and friend, Melva Stockwell, enjoy a memorable sunset cruise on Wisconsin’s Silver Lake.

Donate, FundraisingAdrian GalliSeptember 23, 2023Sophie's Coming to America

"A genuine Connection and Camaraderie."

How "the Sophie Effect” Builds Collaboration for a Common Cause.

In Her Own Words

"The first time it rained, I thought I must go and save the food, and then I realized I don’t have to anymore,” Sophie exclaimed.

Donate, Food, PressAdrian GalliAugust 24, 2023Sophie's Coming to America, Sophie's Kitchen, Sophie's Creche

A Sweet Home Chicago Reception

How did this Chicago church make Sophie feel at home?

Donate, Fundraising, PressAdrian GalliAugust 22, 2023Sophie's Coming to America, Sophie's Creche

What’s Sophie’s Special Connection to this Chicago Church?

For months, Aid Africa’s Children and Sophie planned a highly anticipated visit to this Chicago church.

Fundraising, Press, DonateAdrian GalliAugust 20, 2023Sophie's Coming to America, Sophie's Creche

Chicago Church Welcomes Sister Sophie with Open Arms!

A sweet gesture touches Sophie’s heart.

Donate, Press, FundraisingAdrian GalliAugust 16, 2023Sophie's Kitchen, Sophie's Creche

Local Businesses and Supporters Join Forces with Aid Africa’s Children

Sophie’s “Coming to America Fundraiser” touches the hearts of many generous local businesses and supporters.

Birthday Fundraiser Donates to Sophie’s Creche

Last year, Sophie learned of a complete stranger who donated her Facebook donations to Sophie’s Creche. This year they finally met!

Sophie meets Santa Claus!

When Sophie met Marty Stockwell she was struck by his uncanny resemblance to Santa Claus!

Fundraising, Donate, PressAdrian GalliJuly 31, 2023Sophie, Sophie's Creche

Sophie's Heartfelt Speech of Gratitude

Fundraising, Donate, PressAdrian GalliJuly 27, 2023Sophie's Creche, Sophie

Sophie Feels the Love in America!

Sophie’s whirlwind trip to America becomes a loving reunion with old friends and heartfelt experience with new friends.

Adrian GalliJuly 22, 2023

How Sophie’s New Kitchen Could Lead to Government Funding!

“They Never Thought There Could Be A Creche Like Ours In A Village That Has No Water or Toilets.” - Sophie

Fundraising, DonateAdrian GalliJune 29, 2023Sophie's Kitchen, Sophie's Creche

Toddler’s Have Their Own Ideas about Nap Time

All 21 toddlers are required to have nap time. Some have their own ideas, about how to use their mandatory nap time, especially when they are all sharing one room.

Donate, FundraisingAdrian GalliJune 24, 2023Sophie's Creche

One Cot, Two Small Mattresses Shared by Twenty-One Toddlers

With five of the toddlers just over a year old, Sophie’s one nursery cot is in high demand. The rest of the kids, share two small mattresses and blankets on the floor for their mandatory Creche naps regulated by the Department of Education.

DonateAdrian GalliJune 24, 2023Sophie's Creche

Sophie’s Creche is having a Bake-off!

"We are the first Creche to have a ‘Make and Bake’ day in an oven, not on a 2 plate stove, or outside on a fire. We’re inside a house, inside a beautiful kitchen, how cool is that?"

Food, SchoolAdrian GalliJune 23, 2023Sophie's Kitchen, Sophie's Creche