These Student Stories include hand written notes to describe in their own words the impact of the education these students receive through support of Seeds of Wisdom. Click on the link or the image to see a larger view of these student introductions! View the student stories here!
SOW Board of Directors express thanks to all supporters and patrons at our annual fundraiser – Oct 6, 2024
Thanks to all those that donated items for the Silent Auction, Live Auction and those that contributed to the Fund A Need items identified for our students! Also for all of those that attended the benefit dinner and bought tickets for the event! 1. Gourmet Dinner for eight hosted by Father Jerry Mahon. Thank you for your Donation Monsignor Mahon! Enjoy a gourmet dinner for eight hosted and prepared by world famous chef, Father Jerry. 2. Return to Bennie’s Drive-in. Thank you Kathy Carroll for your Donation! Kathy Carroll, former…
List of Live Auction items for Sunday’s SOW Fundraiser Dinner!
Seeds of Wisdom Benefit Dinner 2024 Live auction items Sunday October 6th, 2024 1. Gourmet Dinner for eight hosted by Father Jerry Enjoy a gourmet dinner for eight hosted and prepared by world famous chef, Father Jerry. Market value – priceless! 2. Return to Bennie’s Drive-in Kathy Carroll, former owner of the famous Bennie’s Drive-in, will prepare a 30-pound batch of the much renowned Mexi Ground Beef using her proprietary recipe for your group. Buns will be included if desired. Market value – priceless! 3. Fashion Consultation As reported in…
Fund Raising Dinner Update- Save the Date and Look to Secure your Tickets Soon!
The Seeds of Wisdom Benefit Dinner is Sunday, October 6 starting at 6:00pm. Tickets remain $75 each and will be available after all the Masses at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Parish beginning September 7th and at the parish office during the week and on Sunday mornings. We have a number of exciting live auction items including a golf package at The Jewel, tickets to the Vikings – Packers game at US Bank stadium, an original piece of stained-glass art and a formal dinner prepared and hosted by…
Save the Date – 2024 Seeds of Wisdom Fundraising Dinner Event – Sunday October 6, 2024
The Seeds of Wisdom – South Sudan Board recently announced the dates for the 2024 SOW annual fundraiser dinner – Please save the date on Oct 6th, Sunday, 2024 to join us to celebrate our work on behalf of the students and families of the Republic of South Sudan who are currently being served in Refugee Camps located in Uganda. Please mark your calendars for our annual Seeds of Wisdom Benefit Dinner. Join us for inspiration, fellowship, food and fun. We already have a number of exciting items for the…
Thank you from SOW Board members to all those who attended and supported the 2023 fundraiser dinner
The Seeds of Wisdom board would like to express a sincere THANK YOU for your support of the recent benefit dinner. So many people volunteered time, baskets, and desserts. A special shout out to all the students that were there serving or helped with set up. See more photos from the dinner event here! We had about 150 guests attending. The St. Bakhita Choir was great. The evening was a lot of fun and had so much energy. Great prizes were auctioned off. Most importantly, we topped our goal of…
2023 SOW Fundraiser Dinner Photo Album
The annual Fundraising Benefit Dinner was a big success. Thanks to all that were involved with the biggest fundraising day of our year. The participation of many helps to make a difference for young lives and their families in Uganda refugee camps! Below are photos taken from the successful evening. Great energy and fun was served up during this exceptional fundraising event. ‘
Seeking your Support! Seeds of Wisdom boarding school support requests
Our camp schools are doing a great job educating students in primary grades. However the only options for secondary education requires students to attend boarding schools in Uganda. We are supporting a small number of boarding school students currently, but It is our goal to extend greater support to these children and give them the best chance to excel with Education and securing their future. Increasing the number of children that receive this benefit, extends a greater the impact on the South Sudanese people! Learn how it is possible to…
Save the date! Seeds of Wisdom Benefit Dinner will be Sunday Oct 8th
Watch for additional details regarding this year’s Major Fundraiser to support the camp schools in Uganda for our South Sudan Students and Families on Sunday October 8th.
April, 2023 – Father John Lasuba and Father Jerry Mahon visit the SOW camp schools in Uganda
Written By Fr. Mahon During this time of my visit to our sister school, St. John the Evangelist, Arua, Uganda, I am sincerely moved by many factors. One is the beauty and grace of education, to help someone move from where they are to so much more! This is extremely evident as I shared life with our students and their exceptional teachers. While the conditions are a significant challenge with many limitations, the dedication of parents, teachers, and our Principal, George, creates possibilities! The desire for new life in the…