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Say a few prayers and cross your fingers and toes

A few days ago I sent off a grant request to the Rickie Martin Foundation. The request is a long shot. The HPS Network, technically, doesn't fall under the sort of thing the foundation funds. Their special interest (and a worthy one) is in preventing child trafficking. They do, however, fund some programs for children with disabilities in Puerto Rico.

Rickie Martin is a Puerto Rican musician and performer.

The Web site had no grant application process so they might not even review the request.

I can't help but think, however, that there are a number of influential Puerto Rican performers who could be of enormous help to us - yet they likely don't even know we're out here.

My request was for $10,000 to help fund the Network's translation bills.

We will offer simultanous translation again this year at conference. Our price estimate is about $4,600 - although if more Spanish-only speakers register that will go up. Should there be any funds left, I proposed the balance would go to fund our phone translation service. That easily costs us $500 to $1,000 a month.

Please pray that our little proposal gets opened and reviewed and met with a positive response.

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