Event poster with pink and red abstract background, yellow floral element, and text that reads 'A Night of Heart and Hope, The Inaugural Benefit of Peter's Heart (petersheart.org)' in yellow and pink.

 

The Inagural Benefit of Peter’s Heart (petersheart.org), a nonprofit transforming the lives of the most vulnerable Ugandan children and women through education and mentorship. 

Aspetuck Valley Country Club
Thursday, October 30
6:30 PM

Peter’s heart donation opportunities

Transforming the lives of the most vulnerable children in Uganda through love, education, opportunity, and hope.

Make a Donation
A young boy with a headscarf smiling outdoors near a wooden structure.

Transportation Buses (2 Total)

$25,000 each

Bid Amount: $5,000

Provide safe, reliable transport for children from the slums to school, medical visits, and special events.


Empty school bus with rows of blue seats viewed from the back looking towards the front

Enroll 30 New Students

$2,500 per student

Give 30 new children the opportunity to start school — covers tuition for one year, uniforms, supplies, and health screening..

Support Current Students

$1,500 per student

Ensure continued education, mentor support, and health care for one year for children already enrolled in school through Peter’s Heart.

Hire Mentors (2 Positions)

$5,000 each per year
Bid Amount: $1,000

Fund compassionate and dedicated mentors who guide, protect, and serve as role models for the children and guardians.

Women Empowerment

$500 per program

Support mothers through income-generation training, parenting and family planning classes, and addiction recovery resources

School Supplies and Food

$250 per student

Provide essential supplies, uniforms, shoes, and holiday meals for one enrolled child and their family.

Handmade Musana Bags

$150 suggested donation

Hand-crocheted, one-of-a-kind bags made by the non-profit organization Musana, which focuses on community development in Uganda through education, healthcare, and enterprise.

Event Hosted by:

Corrie and Justin Smith & Marissa and Brad Coleman 

Committee Members: 

Rinarisa Defronze | Roseann Elfstrum | Emma Gallo | Ilka Gregory | 

Jennifer Kim | Julie McAllister | Johanna Simon