RUN FOR RWANDA! It is with great pride that we return for the 2nd annual Run for Rwanda taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2020! We can’t thank our supporters enough, no matter how big or how small, for the generous contributions last year. Success builds on success. And that is why we are [...]
Amazing Progress!! The buildings have windows. The classrooms have desks. The dormitory has bed frames. The first contingent of students will soon occupy the semi-finished buildings! There is still loads of work to do and basic essentials to fund: doors, text books, science equipment, the entire muddy grounds, fixtures, food, mattresses and so much more, [...]
Good Morning Friends! Father Jean sends a Christmas message of thanks: God said:"let there be light!" God saw that light was beautiful,( Gen 1, 3-4). Dear Friends, may Advent to bring all closer to Baby Jesus, my joy be his gift to you! We meet often to pray for you. We praise God with you [...]
Join us at HiHO! On Thursday evening Aug 22nd, HiHO Brewing (1707 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH) will be hosting FRE from 5:30-9:30. Stop by for a beer, try out the new food offerings (Pizza Kitchen now open, dough and sauces made from scratch daily), and learn about the latest progress made on the happenings [...]
Hi friends- Happy summer. We are so excited about the progress made on the construction of the school in Rwanda. If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out the pictures on our website (FriendsofRwandanEd.org) or our Facebook page, please do so, and you’ll see why we are so excited. Thanks to all who are [...]
Join us for a Hudson, Ohio run like no other! Run for Rwanda will take place Father's Day weekend - Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 8:30am. Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Hudson/RunforRwandaHudson. Lace up with Dad, and get ready to run on a beautiful trail through Hudson Springs Park, adjacent to Seton Catholic School. Loop [...]
Building Underway—the RWANDAN way! We are VERY excited to share our enthusiasm for the long awaited beginning of the building of St. Antoine’s Secondary School! And according to Fr. Jean, boots on the scene, he wants us to know that the construction in Rwanda will be very different from typical construction in the [...]
Friends of Rwandan Education WINE TASTING BENEFIT with FR. JEAN BOSCO 4 small plates with 4 wine tastings for $50 Thursday, October 18th 6:30-8:30 PM The Wine Mill 4964 Akron Cleveland Road Peninsula, Ohio Limited Seating – RSVP by October 15th to akpaulus3@yahoo.com Pay at the door – MC & Visa accepted. [...]
The FRE Board of Directors is pleased to announce a fall visit with Fr. Jean! He arrived on Wednesday, September 13. He will be praying Mass and preaching at different parishes and locations throughout the dioceses of Cleveland and Youngstown. Confirmed dates are as follows: September 23: St. Mary, Chardon, all Masses September 26: [...]
On Monday, July 31st, we held our 2nd Annual Concert at the HiHo Brewing Co. in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Our thanks to Ali & Jon Hovan, owners; to Kira & Jeff, Worship Leaders at Immaculate Heart of Mary; to all our patrons who came out to enjoy a great summer night of fabulous beer, [...]
