Vues d’Afrique Annual Film Festival
Stone by Stone was screened in the Vues d’Afrique festival on April 21st and 29th, 2023 in Montreal.
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Meeting with Elementary School Staff
We have held a meeting last Friday with our elementary school teachers. During the meeting, we talked about the goals we have been able to reach in the different classrooms, the difficulties we met and the suggestions of solutions to the difficulties. It was a really constructive meeting.
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Christmas 2022 Celebration at the Paradise Orphanage
Here are some pictures of the Christmas celebration at the Paradise Orphanage. Due to the safety issue we have right now here, things were done simply not like the other past year. There was special meal, a lot of meat to eat, some vegetables, new clothes…
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Police Officer in Training
The new year is starting with good news for the Paradise Orphanage.
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Meeting with the High School Teachers
Here are photos from a meeting with the teachers working at SJ High School. We assessed all our activities, and the teachers reported the results in the two classrooms. Some recommendations were provided to keep the good work in order to make of SJ High School a High School of reference in Kaya.
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Vegetables from the Garden
The harvest was plentiful! Here are some photos of vegetables from the garden.
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Picture of Charles and Burkinabe Child
All smiles! Just a quick “hello” from Charles and a Burkinabe child.
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We Are Growing Vegetables Now
Food security! Here are some of the vegetables that we are growing.
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Some Potatoes From Our Farmland
Here are some potatoes that we were able to harvest from our farmland. It is our first experience, and we will cultivate more in the next rainy season.
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Teachers’ Meeting at Stephen Joseph High School
A formal meeting took place the teachers at Stephen Joseph High School to organize the work and set goals for the school year. The teachers are ready and motivated to do their best to see the Stephen Joseph High School shine in the near future!
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First Day of Class at Stephen Joseph High School in Burkina Faso
The students partake in the first day of class at Stephen Joseph High School in Burkina Faso.
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Stephen Joseph High School in Kaya
We have about 70 school tables and 40 chairs to start this school year. About 12 students from the Orphanage will start attending. We are now in the process of hiring the teachers and we expect the classes to start next week. It was truly a challenging project but it’s becoming more and more a reality. All the glory to God for making this possible.
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Making Progress with the Farmland
Here are some pictures of the farm. We had a heavy rain yesterday. There was some damage at places, but we are okay.
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Progress on High School Construction
We are making progress on the high school construction.
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Water on the Farmland
Water is now available at the farmland. We can farm now around the whole year. It’s thanks to your support that this is possible now. We will be farming water melon, vegetables and beans.
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Vocational/Technical School Students – Boys
Six of our second year vocation/technical students were successful in passing the national qualifying exam. They are studying topography, civil engineering, auto mechanics, metal contruction and electricity. They are looking to go further with their training to get a professional Baccalaureate. They want to pursue university studies later when they have opportunity.
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Vocational/Technical School Students – Girls
These vocational/technical students are studying sewing.
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Two More Students Going to University
We are so glad to share with you the graduation of two boys from the Orphanage for University. They both arrived at the orphanage in 2008. We feel so encouraged by such positive performance.
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Water Tower for the Farmland
We have been able set up the water tower that we are going to pump from the well and distribute for farming. The coming week we will immerge the solar pump in the well and also put the solar panels in place.
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Studio Recordings of Children Singing
Something positive! Pauline conducted some children from the Orphanage to record their first two songs to magnify God and lift up the name of out Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Drilling a New Water Well
God answered our prayers. We drilled to 25 meters deep and we intially had some waterm but then it stopped. We keept working hard and drillin got 60 meters deep and the water started coming out again. This is a really big day!
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Working on the High School Roof
We have been busy this week working on the roof. The whole project will take about 5 days. We are so glad this step is being finishing now.
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One of Our University Students
This is one of our university students. It seems he’s having great time at the university.
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Progress on the High School Construction
We are making great strides in the progress of the high school construction!
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Civil Engineering Student in Fada N’gourma
Jean is a civil engineering student in Fada N’gourma, Burkina Faso.
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Kaya’s Kids Chess Team
The Kaya’s Kids Chess Team is unstoppable!
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Chess Program and Team
Every month for the past 6 years, Impact Coaching Network has donated $200 towards the Paradise Orphanage in Burkina Faso with the goal of helping them develop a chess program & team.
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Kaya’s Kids Chess Team
Here are some photos of the Kaya’s Kids Chess Team.
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Food Distribution for Refugee Children
These photos are from when we organized a food distribution in November in Kaya for refugee children.
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Christmas 2021 Celebration at the Paradise Orphanage
Here are some photos of our Christmas celebration at the Paradise Orphanage. It was so great. We are so thankful to the Herr family for providing support for this very special moment of the year. May God continue to bless them.
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Vocational Students – Auto Mechanic and Electrician Training
Here are pictures of our 4 vocational students. They are all in the second year of training in auto mechanic and electrician training. They are doing well and will be back this Christmas holiday at the Paradise Orphanage. We say thank you again to the Herr family for their generosity and support to these young guys. May God continue to bless them.
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Our Vocational Student Studying Auto Mechanics
This is one of our vocational students. He is so thankful to the Herr family for giving him such opportunity to learn how to repair cars engines. He has one more year of training. He’s a very serious student. He’s is so happy and very excited about his training. May God continue to bless the Herr family.
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Five Students Attending Vocational Training
Here are photos of five students attending vocational training. They are study studying metallic construction design, civil engineering and topography.
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Welding Work for a Water Tank
This photo is of welding work to build up a support for the water tank on the farmland.
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Water for the Farmland
We drilled for many hours to get to a depth of 90 meters. We now have enough water for farming.
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University Students Preparing for Departure
Our university students are getting ready to leave for school. Each university student received a laptop to be used for their coursework. They feel so blessed to each have a computer.
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Harvest Time During the Rainy Season
These are photos from the harvest during the rainy season. This rainy season was not good for the farmers here, but we are thankful to have harvested about 450 kg of beans for the orphanage.
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New School Year at the Paradise Orphanage
We have been busy preparing for the beginning of the new school year. Photos include morning prayer in our elementary school and boys and girls receiving their copy books.
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Farming at the Orphanage: Beans, Chicks and Guinea Fowl
Beans have been gathered from the farming practice. The homemade egg incubator has hatched more than 40 chicks and Guinea fowl.
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Chess School with Tunde Onakoya
Our Chess School, held July 14th through the 26th, and led by Tunde Onakoya from Nigeria, was a huge success!
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Kaya’s Kids Chess Tournament
Incredible! After only two weeks of intensive training led by Tunde Onakoya – the students of Kaya’s Kids in Burkina Faso, West Africa compete in their first ever chess tournament!
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2021 Chess School Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to the 2021 Chess School graduates at the Paradise Orphanage in Kaya, Burkina Faso, West Africa.
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Advocate Barn Sale – Summer 2021
The Barn Sale is open for business!
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High School Construction – June 2021 Update
The work continues! We are hoping to start courses this upcoming school year.
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Christmas Uniforms
Here are some pictures of the children with their Christmas 2020 uniforms.
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The Orphans Are Growing Up!
Hubert was living at the Paradise Orphanage and has now moved away.
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Technical/Vocational Students – Back to School
The five boys are back to school!
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Technical/Vocational Students – Back at the Paradise Orphanage
The five boys are back at the Paradise Orphanage.
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Technical/Vocational Students – Training in Ouagadougou
Georges and Esther visited the boys studying at the Vocational/Technical School in Ouagadougou.
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French School Workbooks Received from Montreal
A series of French school workbooks collected by the Montreal Book Project was sent to Burkina Faso to an elementary school.
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Flashback – 2019 Christmas Celebration Uniforms
Reminiscing back to last Christmas when the girls wore their Christmas Celebration uniforms.
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High School Construction – Second Floor Installation
The construction of the high school is coming along nicely. The second floor is in the process of being installed.
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High School Construction – Pouring Concrete for the First Floor
Setting the foundation for future learning!
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High School Construction – Iron Work
The team is making great progress on the high school!
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2020 Primary School and High School Graduates
Congratulations to the primary school and high school graduating class of 2020!
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2020 High School Graduates
Congratulations to the high school graduating class of 2020!
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32 Bins of Clothing Have Arrived!
Grateful for the clothing for the children!
Read moreClothing and Shoes Received!
Clothing and shoes received from Montreal!
Read more19 Bins of Clothing Have Arrived!
Wow! Clothing has arrived at the Paradise Orphanage!
Read moreProgress Update: High School Construction (June 2020)
Making progress! Check out the latest in the high school construction.
Read moreClothing for the Refugees in Kaya
Clothing (e.g., dresses sewn on Long Island) being shipped out of Montreal for the refugees in Kaya.
Read moreProgress Update: High School Construction (March 2020)
Video update! The high school construction is taking shape!
Read moreProgress Update: High School Construction (January 2020)
More on the high school construction!
Read more2019 Christmas Celebration at the Paradise Orphanage
Jesus is born! Here are some photos from the Christmas celebration at the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreMedical Team at the Paradise Orphanage
A medical team visited the Paradise Orphanage to provide basic medical services to the children.
Read moreWedding of Charles Sawadogo, CFO of the Paradise Orphanage
Below are photos from the wedding of Wedding of Charles Sawadogo, CFO of the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreFirst Day of Class at the Primary School
Below are photos from the first day of class at the Primary School.
Read moreHigh School Construction Progress Update (July 2019)
Below are photos of progress from the high school construction.
Read moreRefugee Families at the Paradise Orphanage
Below are photos of the refugee families at the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreHigh School Construction Progress Update (May 2019)
Below are photos and videos of progress from the high school construction.
Read moreKaya’s Kids Chess Program
The Impact Coaching Network (ICN), based in New York City, is thrilled to introduce the Kaya’s Kids chess program in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Read moreNew Clothing from Canada
Below are photos and videos from when new clothing arrived from Canada on Feb 16, 2019. The clothing was sent by Carla and Len.
Read moreHigh School Construction (Feb 2019)
Below are a photo and videos from the high school construction on Feb 3, 2019.
Read more2018 History and Milestones
Please take a look at our History and Milestones from 2018.
Read moreA Shipment From Canada
Below are photos from A Shipment From Canada on Jan 24, 2019. This was made possible by Len and Carla.
Read moreChristmas Party at the Paradise Orphanage
Below are photos and videos from the Christmas Party at the Paradise Orphanage on Jan 12, 2019.
Read more10th Anniversary Celebration: Documentary Highlights
Below are photos related to the documentary that took place at the 10th Anniversary Celebration.
Read more10th Anniversary Celebration: 12/18/2018
Below are photos from the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Paradise Orphanage on Dec 18, 2018.
Read more10th Anniversary Celebration: 12/15/2018
Below are photos from the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Paradise Orphanage on Dec 15, 2018.
Read more10th Anniversary Celebration: 12/14/2018
Below are photos and videos from the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Paradise Orphanage on Dec 14, 2018.
Read more10th Anniversary Celebration: 12/13/2018
Below are videos from the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Paradise Orphanage on Dec 13, 2018.
Read more10th Anniversary Celebration: 12/11/2018
Below is a photo from the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Paradise Orphanage on Dec 11, 2018.
Read more10th Anniversary Celebration: 12/9/2018
Below are photos from the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Paradise Orphanage on Dec 9, 2018.
Read more10th Anniversary Celebration: 12/8/2018
Below is a photo from the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Paradise Orphanage on Dec 8, 2018.
Read more10th Anniversary Celebration: 12/6/2018
Below are videos from the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Paradise Orphanage on Dec 6, 2018.
Read more10th Anniversary Celebration: 12/4/2018
Below is a photo and videos from the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Paradise Orphanage on Dec 4, 2018.
Read moreStudents Using the New Computer Lab
Below are photos of students using the new computer lab.
Read moreComputer Lab Completed
Below are photos of the new computer lab.
Read moreFilming at the Ontario Christian Gleaners
A letter from Fran & Howie…
Read moreComputers Arrived at the Orphanage
A letter from Charles…
Read moreCharles Sawadogo Attends Educators’ Conference in Ghana
Charles Sawadogo attended the Yale Young African Scholars conference held in Ghana in mid-August 2018.
Read moreA Boy Returned to God
A letter from Charles…
Read moreConstruction and Having Fun at the Paradise Orphanage!
Here are photos and a video of the children working on a construction project and having fun at the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreCelebrating Christmas Video from Charles
Charles Sawadogo sent a video of the children celebrating Christmas at the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreCelebrating Christmas Message and Photos
Here is a message from Charles Sawadogo along with photos of children celebrating Christmas at the Paradise Orphanage.
Read more2017 Winter Update from Howie Makofsky, Director of Kaya’s Kids, Inc.
A letter from Howard & Frances Makofsky…
Read moreEsther and Georges Try on Aprons
Esther and George try on aprons brought by the documentary film team.
Read more2017 Christmas Campaign: Comfort and Joy!
Bring the joy of comfort this holiday season to a child at Paradise Orphanage in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Read moreWell Deserved Rest for the Parents of 120 Kids!
This photo captures a rare moment when Esther and George actually were just relaxing at the orphanage on a Sunday.
Read moreChildren with Their New Dresses and Shorts from Long Island Quilts for Kids
Below are photos of children with their new dresses and shorts from Long Island Quilts for Kids at the Paradise Orphanage!
Read moreBack to School at the Paradise Orphanage!
Below are photos of the children starting the new school year at the Paradise Orphanage!
Read moreParadise Orphanage Newsletter – September 2017
Check out our latest Newsletter…
Read moreVideo Update from Charles Sawadogo
A message from Charles…
Read moreConstruction Progress of New Classrooms
Below are photos of the new classrooms including installations of the roof, windows and door.
Read moreAdditional Work on the Wall Construction
Photos below include additional work on the wall construction!
Read moreEnvironmental Certificate and End of School Year Activities
Our school has participated in that competition and has been awarded. The certificate appears in the gallery below as well as end of school year activities.
Read moreWall Construction Progressing Well!
Photos below include the wall construction!
Read moreStone by Stone – Building The Paradise Orphanage – June 2017 Newsletter
Here is the latest newsletter on the documentary.
Read moreContribute to the Making of Stone By Stone – the Documentary – Round 2
Please consider helping us fund the documentary.
Read moreFuture High School Wall Construction is Underway!
Photos below include construction of the wall for the future high school!
Read moreChildren Dancing at the Paradise Orphanage
Dance and be joyous!
Read moreBeautiful Handmade Shorts for the Children
This photo is of Corinne Franco and Howard Makofsky, the founder of Kaya’s Kids, Inc. Corrine has graciously produced beautiful shorts for the children at the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreConstruction Projects Moving Forward
Photos below include assembly of bed frames, the construction of the extra classroom for the school, and sand and gravel placed on new land for the construction of a store.
Read moreGirls Working With a Loom at the Paradise Orphanage
Below are photos of girls working with a loom at the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreArrival of Mattresses at the Paradise Orphanage
Below are photos of the arrival of mattresses at the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreRejoicing Day at the Paradise Orphanage: Truck Delivered
Below are photos of the first automobile delivered to the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreAutomobile Delivered to Burkina Faso
Below is a photo of the automobile delivered to Burkina Faso and is on the way to the Paradise Orphanage.
Read more2016 Christmas Celebration at the Paradise Orphanage
Below are photos of the 2016 Christmas Celebration at the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreChristmas Campaign: Comfort and Joy!
Bring the joy of comfort this holiday season to a child at Paradise Orphanage in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Read moreStudents at the High School and Primary School
Below are photos of students at the Paradise Orphanage High School and Primary School.
Read moreFirst Automobile for the Paradise Orphanage
Scott Paskiewicz, from Eastport Bible Church on Long Island, standing next to our newly purchased 2011 Ford F-150 truck.
Read moreUpdate from Charles Sawadogo
A message from Charles…
Read moreNew Moped to Be Used for Errands, Emergencies and General Mobility
We are happy to report that the new moped for the orphanage has been purchased with the donation portion of our Indiegogo campaign this summer.
Read moreNewsletter – Summer 2016
Newsletter Highlights: This year, 70 of the 120 children are off to the local High School.
Read moreStone by Stone in Advocate: Documentary filming benefit concert for African orphanage
Andrew Wagstaff of Amherst Citizen-Record wrote an article entitled, “Stone by Stone in Advocate: Documentary filming benefit concert for African orphanage”.
Read moreBenefit Concert on 8/5/2016 in Advocate Harbour, Canada
Foggy Bottom presents a Benefit Concert on Friday, August 5th, 2016 in Advocate Harbour, Canada, for the Paradise Orphanage / Kaya’s Kids.
Read moreContribute to the Making of the “Stone By Stone” Documentary
Please consider contributing to the making of our documentary.
Read more“Stone By Stone” – A Documentary Film
A note about our documentary…
Read moreNew Shoes for the Children
Money for the shoes was donated from patients and staff at the PT office of Dr. Scott Paskiewicz in Ridge, NY this past Christmas.
Read moreChristmas at the Paradise Orphanage
Christmastime is here!
Read moreUpdate on the New Classrooms
Desk assembly and more!
Read moreDoor and Window Production Comes to the Paradise Orphanage
Open the door to new possibilities!
Read moreTraining Session: Children with Disabilities in Institutions
A training session was held in the Paradise Orphanage from June 11-13, 2015.
Read moreConstruction of Classroom Roofs
Rooftop installation in progress…
Read moreNews from the Ontario Christian Gleaners – Summer 2015
Attached please find an update from the Ontario Christian Gleaners and their support of the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreChristmas Celebration at the Paradise Orphanage
Christmas—time to celebrate!
Read moreConstruction of Classrooms at the Paradise Orphanage
Lots of learning to come!
Read moreFresh Milk at the Paradise Orphanage
Lessons in animal husbandry and harvesting fresh milk!
Read moreChildren Playing Soccer at the Paradise Orphanage
Teamwork in action!
Read moreIT Training at the Paradise Orphanage
Technology for learning!
Read moreNewsletter – Summer 2013
Newsletter Highlights include financial needs of today, a new dining room has been built complete with tables and benches, all 122 children boarded a bus with a picnic lunch and headed to the zoo for a class trip, and more!
Read moreA Visit to the Paradise Orphanage
A trip to the Paradise Orphanage…
Read moreUpdate from Georges and Esther Sawadogo from the Paradise Orphanage
Here is a wonderful update from Georges and Esther Sawadogo on the Paradise Orphanage complete with stories and pictures of the children.
Read moreClassrooms and Education at the Paradise Orphanage
Learning and playing at the Paradise Orphanage.
Read moreConstruction at the Paradise Orphanage
The start of something new…
Read moreSecretaries in Training at the Paradise Orphanage
Hard at work!
Read moreNewsletter – Winter 2012
Newsletter highlights include children receiving new school uniforms from Canada, 1000 lbs of soup shipped from Ontario Christian Gleaners, surgery was a success for Guedalia, children help with fundraising and a trip planned for early 2013.
Read moreA Young Child Named Guedalia
A letter from Howard…
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