When we launched the onemillioncan.com mission just over eight months ago, we had a dream that all of us doing something together could accomplish something massive in the world for God. So we asked the question, “What can a million bucks do to touch the lives of the last and least of these around the globe?” The answer for us was to partner with friends and organizations we know and trust to fund seven causes ranging from clean water for African villages to life-altering surgeries for children in developing countries.

Looking back, the recent economic climate was probably not the best scenario in which to launch a one million dollar cause, but thankfully, in the Kingdom of God things are often upside down and we are more than thrilled to announce that as of today, two of our seven causes are fully funded!

A portion of the offering at Passion City Church last night went to build the two remaining wells of the sixty-six we desired to fund. And last week, largely with the help of Chris T. and the Hello Love Tour, we were able to surpass our $150,000 goal and all of that money is now in the hands of Watoto to construct five homes for 40 former child soldiers in the northern Ugandan city of Gulu.

Right on!

So now when you visit the onemillioncan.com site you will see “Fully Funded” over the icons representing these causes, as well as five additional needs that we would love for you to help us meet. You can join us by giving often (even small amounts add up!) or taking a more creative swing as one couple has just informed us they are doing by having people at their wedding give to OMC in lieu of a gift registry. Wow. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with getting a Cuisinart product for the kitchen or a Target gift card, there’s something cool about knowing your union is speeding the love of God to those around the world with the greatest needs.

So once again, thank you to everyone who has joined us on this journey and contributed big and small gifts to get us past the $700,000 mark so quickly. Once this million is complete, we will launch a new round of causes and start on million number 3. How cool is that?

Thank you God for allowing us to be a part of what you are doing throughout the nations. We are thrilled.

Louie

PS- Just so you’ll know, there are ZERO administrative costs with onemillioncan. We at Passion cover all credit card processing fees and admin fees so that every penny given can be funneled onward to our partner organizations!

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