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Supporting the work of Compassion
Why the Lamb? is excited and privileged to continue our association with 'Compassion Australia', a charitable organization dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus Name.
This year 2010 we are excited and privileged to be able to increase our giving to ‘Compassion Australia’. Over the years we have donated at least 10 cents from the sale of every lamb sold to Compassion, with over $5000 being raised for their most worthy work in the past 3 years. This Year however, we intend to increase our giving by 500% from 10 cents to 50 cents per lamb sold.
How are we able to do this you may wonder? Well despite world Chocolate prices increasing and our own manufacturing costs increasing we are able to increase our donations to Compassion because the majority of our sales will now be Direct to the Public. By doing this we will be able to retain a greater proportion of the profits in-house instead of the profits going to the Retailers.
The Economic Crises has blessed Why the Lamb?
In unexpected ways the World Economic Crises has opened doors for Why the Lamb?. Previously we were having our boxes made in China due to Australian prices being too extravagant. However due to the Falling Value of the Australian dollar, China wanted to Increase their manufacturing costs by 110%. So we once again approached local printing and packaging companies and were able to strike a new deal with Percival Print & Packaging and old West Australian family company and so now our boxes are made locally saving on time to freight them to us and also saving on freight costs. God is Great!
WTL? support Beehive Industries WA
We are pleased to be associated with Beehive Industries WA who this year were responsible for folding some 11,000 gift boxes for Why the Lamb? Through their organisation we are pleased to be able to provide meaningful employment to Seniors and Disabled.
Chocolate Lambs Nation Wide
Why the Lamb? now has established markets throughout Australia with a number of bookstores carrying our products Nationwide. Many smaller outlets also carry our products. We are constantly expanding and we encourage and are happy to include new outlets. We have found due to melting issues the best way of getting hold of our products, outside of Western Australia, is from our Eastern States and Overseas Distributors.
Great way of fundraising!
Many Churches and Schools use our products for Fundraising. In 2008 the Catholic Church in Busselton raised over $700 towards their mission projects and The Kings College in Wellard raised a similar amount. Fundraising has a 3 fold benefit, it raises money for your project, whilst helping reclaim Easter for Christ, and also ultimately raises money for Compassion.
We are also pleased to be able to inform you the funds raised for ‘Compassion Australia’ will be used specifically in their “Child Survival Program” which aims to reach and protect the lives of younger vulnerable children, prevent premature death, secure good health, and enable positive early child development.
WTL? gets International Recogntion
International Ministries, Pastors and Individuals continue to send their congratulations, prayers and exhortations including, Rick Warren and the Purpose Driven Life team who wrote: What a wonderful idea, we can see this is from God, we will be praying for you! Hallelujah!
WTL? in "Australian Christian Woman" Magazine
"Australian Christian Woman" magazine contract journalist Maighread Warchott interviewed Jenneane to get her take on the vision and history of Why the Lamb? Jenneane speaks frankly from a woman’s perspective, concerning the challenges, the victories and the stresses of a real life faith Project. See March 2008 Issue!
Expanding again...
Why the lamb? has expanded yet again in 2008, now needing 2 separate Perth Chocolate Companies to keep up with demand. Fremantle Chocolate Factory have been contracted to make our smaller solid 50g lambs and Whistlers will continue making our New Large 150g Lamb’s made with Hollow Spinning Moulds. All Lambs are made using Quality Cadbury Coverture Chocolate.
'Why The Lamb?', Sponsors 'Impact World Tour'
During the months of February and March 2007, Impact World Tour (IWT) impacted the City of Perth and the surrounding suburbs. With over 150 team members from around the globe and a vibrant challenging message they used innovative ways, including dance, feat’s of strength, BMX riders, skate boarding and more to present the gospel. We were excited and blessed to be able to support their mission financially.
For more info Check out their Website. www.impactworldtour.com.au
