Our party this year is in honor of Johan, a little boy from
Columbia and his awaiting family, Michael, Zoe, and Olivia. Our goal is raise the final funds need to unite them for the holidays and forever. Here is their story:
Micheal and Zoe live in small college town in New Hampshire with their beautiful 10-year old daughter Olivia. Micheal owns a construction company and Zoe is a registered nurse. A few years ago, Olivia suggested adoption to her parents. They were delighted she wanted to have a brother or sister, but wanted to wait until Olivia was healthy. Olivia was born with a heart defect which involved large medical costs and immeasurable emotional energy. Because Michael and Zoe were focused on Olivia's heart condition for so long, they decided not to adopt until they were confident her condition was controlled. Now that Olivia is doing well, they decided as a family to move forward with adoption.
After investigating many agencies and routes of adoption, Johan came to their attention, "a bright, inquisitive, loving and active boy from an orphanage in Bogota, Columbia." Johan had been removed from an abusive environment and was in need of a compassionate, loving family atmosphere to heal and grow. Michael and Zoe felt like they could provide that for him.
Last summer, a visit was arranged to have Johan spend some time with the family overseen by a psychologist. For 5 weeks, Johan got to experience being a kid– going swimming, riding a bike, and eating ice cream. More importantly he got to experience what he wants more than anything- a loving family.
After the visit, Michael, Zoe and Olivia were sure they wanted Johan to join their family forever and Johan wanted nothing more, but Johan had to return to Columbia to wait to be released for adoption. The family has spent the last year raising money to cover the costs of the adoption. The adoption is ready to be finalized, and the they have raised all but the final funds needed to travel to bring Johan home.
We have formed a Gift of Adoption Giving Circle to provide a grant to Michael and Zoe. Our goal is to raise $3,500, the final funds needed to bring Johan home forever. We will also be putting together a welcome home basket to send to the family if you would like to add a little note or keepsake.
Please come and enjoy food, wine, and good company and bring a donation or donate online to help us give Johan the ultimate gift this year - the gift of adoption - and unite him with his family- Zoe, Michael, and Olivia.
Our party this year is in honor of Johan, a little boy from 
