THE NANCY ELLEN CROOKS FOUNDATION
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Nov 27, 2021
On 27th November, we distributed 201 lights in Kubar, Ndwara, Memba & Mabinju primary schools, Siaya County and we couldn't be more excited to touch the lives of these deserving children!
THE NECF ONLINE FUNDRAISER: IN MEMORY OF HOWARD CROOKS
Oct 26, 2021
To honor Howard, we would like to focus our efforts on our Lights for Learning program and to celebrate what would have been his 97th year of life, we would like to raise $9700 for Howard’s Lights for Learning program.
Aug 21, 2021
On August 20th 2021, we distributed 125 lights to Ndovoini and Green Hill primary schools located in Machakos. We were happy and fulfilled seeing how excited the students were to receive the lights.
KITCHEN GARDEN PROJECT LAUNCH AT MAMA NGINA CHILDREN'S HOME
June 28, 2021
We collaborated with Lady Askari and launched a kitchen garden project at Mama Ngina Children's Home.
April 22, 2021
On March 3rd 2021, you helped NECF distribute 100 lights to students of Oware primary school and 100 lights to students at Liganwa primary school.
LOCAL NON-PROFIT MAKES A SPLASH WITH SUMMER FUNDRAISER
June 9, 2019
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WE'VE INSTALLED OUR FIRST PLAYGROUND OF 2021
Feb 22, 2021
Partnering with AutoExpress we had a joyous and successful playground launch at Flomina Children’s Home here in Nairobi.
Nov 20, 2020
This year, the efforts by the NECF to raise funds for the ‘Light for Learning’ program is more important than ever.
Aug 27, 2020
On August 15th, with the support of Lady Askari, we successfully installed our first community garden! Nancy’s Gardens was meant to be a project to establish kitchen gardens at schools to teach children gardening skills and grow food to supplement school feeding programs.
May 28, 2020
Before the measures taken to combat the Covid-19 pandemic were implemented, we were fortunate to have been able to install a playground at Machakos Women’s Prison on March 7.
March 27, 2020
On February 27th, 2020, you helped NECF distribute 200 lights to students of Kamolo primary school and 100 lights to students at Alego primary school.
Feb 24, 2020
Our year is off to a great start thanks to your support. Here are the updates on what we’ve been up to at NECF this February.
July 19, 2018
On June 5th, World Environment Day, the Nancy Ellen Crooks Foundation donated 50 Pawpaw seedlings (Papaya) to the dedicated children and passionate team at Village to Global School in Vihiga County, Western Kenya.
July 19, 2018
If you remember from last year, the Nancy Ellen Crooks Foundation received a donation of 600 lights from d.light. With this, we were able to start the year off with a bang!
July 19, 2018
As we entered the school on the morning of January 2nd this year, Cheleta Primary School was a-buzz with activity.
July 19, 2018
The minute that the Nancy Ellen Crooks Foundation program team walked through the gates of Kericho Women’s Prison, our fatigue from the long journey dissipated.
