Hekima Place volunteer to speak
Lorraine Bridy of Mt. Lebanon, volunteer coordinator from Hekima Place, will discuss “My Journey to Hekima Place” at 7 p.m. June 19 at Peters Township Public Library.
Bridy will discuss the founding of the orphanage, her decision to volunteer there, the facts about HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa and her experiences with the children. Through videos Bridy has recorded at Hekima Place, the audience will be able to meet some of the children.
Her presentation will end with a recorded interview of Pittsburgh native Kate Fletcher, who founded Hekima Place in 2005. The home, located in Kiserian, Kenya, outside Nairobi, opened with just 10 girls but has grown to 60 children.
The girls are given a loving, faith-based home with nutritious meals, health care and an education to enable them to succeed on their own once their schooling is completed.
To register email programs@ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430.