GFA participates in all of the GFC online auctions, and appreciates any items donated by Grobanites to benefit GFA in support of African programs.

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During his South African tour in 2005, Josh was invited to meet with Mr. Nelson Mandela. He was further honored when, during that meeting, Mr. Mandela asked him to become an Ambassador for the 46664 program. Josh enthusiastically accepted.

http://46664.com/web/front/AmbassadorDetail.aspx?id=6245

In recognition of Josh’s position as a 46664 Ambassador, the GFA team sponsors an annual fundraiser beginning on this day.

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GFA began sponsoring this annual event in 2006. This is a very popular program with the Grobanites, as it allows everyone to participate at some level. The goal is to provide as many warm blankets for the children at the Siyawela Orphanage as is economically feasible. Many creative Grobies participate by making blankets, but others can also participate by sending monetary donations. These donations are used both to subsidize the shipping costs of sending the blankets to Siyawela and also to purchase more blankets in South Africa. Every year these blankets are enthusiastically received by the children. This was the very heartfelt thank you received from our NOAH contact after the 2008 drive:

Dear Grobanites for Charity,

Last week I went to the post office to pick up some boring old mail and to my surprise there were 17 boxes filled with the most exquisite blankets I have ever seen. I took them back to the office with a lump in my throat thinking of all of you who had taken the time out of your busy schedule to think of children in far away South Africa as winter approaches. The timing couldn't have been more perfect. I hope you enjoy the photos of the children at Siyawela Noah (Zamimpilo kids) as they received the blankets. Some of the blankets will stay at the Ark for nap time while others have been sent to their homes with something warm and cuddly. A gift from afar, a gesture of utmost kindness and love.

Thank you.
Joslyn

2008 Blanket Drive Slideshow

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http://www.batongafoundation.org

How could any Grobanite forget the Awake tour with Josh’s opening act, Angelique Kidjo?!! She is a dynamic fireball, and we all grew to love her.

During the summer leg of the tour, GFA spearheaded a drive to support her Batonga Foundation. The proceeds from all the Meet and Greets during that time were designated for Batonga. Generous as always, the Grobanites donated $43,000 for this project through M&G auctions and sales. Needless to say, Angelique was overwhelmed by the love and generosity, and she continues to frequently mention Josh and the Grobanites’ generosity during her performances.


GFA was able to present Angelique with a mock check for the $43,000 during a Batonga fundraiser in New York City shortly after the end of the Awake summer tour.

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JUNE 1 - JULY 15

Learn About Point Hope

AND THE RESULTS ARE IN!!!

The Grobanite Book Drive for the Point Hope school at Buduburam ended at midnight July 15th, and we are thrilled to say that Josh's fans donated a total of 2866 BOOKS !!!!

We've said it before and we'll say it again---there just is no more caring, generous group of people on earth than Grobanites!! No matter what the need is, when it comes to helping children, you step right up to the plate and come through for them every single time.

On behalf of the entire GFA team, THANK YOU ALL, from the bottom of our hearts. Because of you, many children who are faced with terrible struggles we can only imagine every single day of their lives, will now be offered the hope of a brighter future for themselves and their families through the power of education.

THANK YOU!!

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One year ago, thanks to an idea given to us by Audrey Catalfamo, the "Grobanites for 46664" team started our "Penny Power" fundraiser for Nelson Mandela's Project 46664, which works in the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa and for which Josh is an Official Ambassador. Our goal was to raise $4,666.40 before Josh's next concert tour begins. Today, I'm thrilled to announce that:

WE'VE REACHED OUR GOAL!!! YOU'VE RAISED OVER $4, 666.40 FOR PROJECT 46664!

As promised, we will have a drawing before the first concert on Josh's next tour, where we'll offer a fantastic prize, and the proceeds from that drawing will be added to what we've already raised through Penny Power and will be sent to the Mandela Foundation.

The GFA team would like to send a huge, huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Penny Power a success. To everyone who made monetary donations, contributed great prizes for our drawings, promoted the fundraiser on the message boards, or offered prayers for its success, we appreciate you so much. Thanks to GFC for their support, and to Audrey for the idea behind Penny Power.

To Josh who, through memories of his Grandfather, taught us how much luck our pennies can bring to others, when every single penny counts and every single penny brings us that much closer to a future without AIDS for millions of children in Africa--THANK YOU.

Though we've reached the end of this phase of the fundraiser, we're going to continue Penny Power, with donations going to the Josh Groban Foundation. These donations will be earmarked for future projects in Africa which will be chosen by Josh and his family. As these projects come up, GFA will be sure to bring you all the details and even more opportunities to make a difference for children who need our help so desperately. We'll keep the message boards and this website updated each month with new totals.

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