After buckling down and studying for weeks for their final exams, HCC students are currently basking in a well-earned spring break of almost one month. During break periods, HCC sets up a variety of activities for students to participate in to keep them engaged and motivated while also providing an opportunity for fun, community, and to recharge. HCC University student Chet is teaching one of the more popular activities this break, a knitting class. Currently, they are learning to knit mufflers, making 15 mufflers to date. The students intend to sell the mufflers as a part of fundraising efforts. Students from the secondary and high school levels not only have the opportunity to learn a useful skill, but they also get to nourish their relationships in their community at Khushi Ghar by talking and relaxing while knitting.

Thank you to all of the sponsors who provided knitting materials to HCC! 

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Last week, HCC sponsor Sherry Jones hosted an enchanting, fun-filled evening for 15 fortunate HCC supporters to enjoy a magnificent spread by renowned chef, Andrea Anichini from the Chianti region in Tuscany, Italy, all for the purpose of raising funds to support the needs of our students.

For this special dinner, Sherry and Jeff’s stunning home provided the perfect ambiance. Its beautiful style and details reveal the extent to which its architect and the previous owner, Walter Carry, was influenced by the great Frank Lloyd Wright. An HCC Advisory Board member since 2014, Sherry is no stranger to event planning, as she often volunteers her time and expertise to make HCC events creative, seamless and exciting. Well known for throwing parties with good vibes and fun times, she created the perfect atmosphere to experience the incomparable cuisine from Chef Anichini.

Famed throughout Tuscany for his impeccable organic cooking using only local ingredients and only olive oil, never butter, Chef Andrea and his business partner Maurizio Matassoni flew here from Italy to specially prepare a sumptuous feast for our private dinner. He informed us about the traditions of Tuscan cuisine being hearty and uncomplicated, and without the dousing of tomato sauce as is customary of Italian food in America. Starting with a potato and leek galette, he followed with homemade tortelloni with mushroom sauce, branzino and roasted Tuscan vegetables, and a flourless chocolate cake with strawberries.  Every dish was paired with wine from their local vineyards, fresh from Chianti.

Chef Andrea’s culinary vision and Sherry’s flawless hosting made for a fabulous night full of lively, generous people enjoying laughs, delicious food, and pitch-perfect wine. This $200 per plate event raised needed funds for HCC students like Sita, who is currently recovering from a surgery to repair a deformed arm, that was broken and improperly set from her early childhood.

HCC’s events serve to fund the immediacy of our orphaned, abandoned and at-risk students’ needs, particularly adequate food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education and emotional support. By the end of 2020, we hope to transform the lives of 5,000+ orphaned, abandoned and at-risk children in Nepal through education, mentorship and nurturing care. Each action by a supporter, no matter how small, contributes to our success. A Tuscan Dinner Party proved to be a fun night with friends that tremendously increased the quality of life for one little girl, for the rest of her life.

To find out more about how you can host an HCC event for your friends, reach out to us on our contact page. 

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