Total raised at Friday night's benefit to build a home for Congolese orphans and abandoned children: $1,651. And this money was raised by college kids, $5 at a time. Little by little, they are making a huge difference. I am so amazed at their passion and effort and how much they care for children they have never met, I am proud to have been one of their teachers, and I am excited to see what incredible things they are going to do down the line.The students who organized this effort really want to get that number up to $2,000 to help give the kids pictured above (with C & E) a home. If you're interested in helping with this effort, shoot me an email.