Check or credit card tax deductible forms-Print out and mail back with your donation

DATE Mr. Kurt Barnes, Treasurer The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA 815 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017-4594 Dear Mr. Barnes: I hereby give to the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America a gift in the amount of ____________. As a preference, though not as a condition of my gift, I suggest that it be used for the program or purpose designated as follows: Support of the Mission Personnel Program, Young Adult Services Program and Erika Almquist . (Name of missionary) ____________________________ Donor's name and address ____________________________ Signature and date Make checks payable to: DFMS or the Episcopal Church USA Mail to: Yanick Fourcand Mission Personnel The Episcopal Church Center 815 Second Ave. New York, NY 10017

Date _________________ Mr. Kurt Barnes, Treasurer The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA 815 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017-4594 Dear Mr. Barnes: I hereby give to the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America a gift of $_____________per month for the period of ______________ to ______________(or a one time donation of $___________) to be charged to my credit card. As a preference, though not as a condition of my gift, I suggest that it be used for the program or purpose designated as follows: Support of the Mission Personnel Program and/or Erika Almquist’s ministry. (name of missionary) Credit Card Type _______________________ Credit Card Number ___________________________ Expiration Date ______________________ Your signature __________________________ Date________________ Your Name __________________________________ Mailing/E-mail Address ________________________________ Telephone _______________________________________

Fundraising Letter- printed, folded, licked envelopes, and stamped 60 so far (thanks to the help of Cindy and my mom)

 Starting in September I will be embarking on a year long medical mission trip in El Salvador as a Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) Volunteer. YASC offers one year assignments, from health care to youth ministry, to Episcopalians looking to explore their faith and grow through cultural engagement, vocational reflection, and serving others. I’m writing to ask for your support in helping me deliver health care services in El Salvador this upcoming year.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner I will be serving as a Community Health Coordinator, working towards establishing a self - sustaining community health program in the community of El Pital, which will address clinical, pharmaceutical, and preventive health needs. El Salvador has one of the weakest economies in Latin America because of internal strife and military dictatorship for over 50 years and a series of natural disasters. Most of the population is without access to education, health care, and economic opportunities, making it extremely difficult to rise above poverty. Although medical care is free at state health facilities, clinics and hospitals are in poor condition, qualified medical staff is in short supply, and rural areas often lack medical services altogether.

You can become a part of this medical mission by supporting me in my endeavor; I will greatly appreciate any donation you can make, no matter how small. If you feel you cannot financially support me, keeping me in your thoughts and prayers will be just as appreciated. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Erika Almquist

While in El Salvador I will keep a blog to document my adventures, challenges and successes. Please join me virtually at http://erikasyascmission.blogspot.com/.

All donations are 100% tax deductible (check & credit card contribution forms -see next post)