To Our Friends and Supporters…

On Tuesday, February 19, 2008, it was discovered that Hands in Harmony had become a victim of a crime that totally depleted our bank account. Because our funds were allegedly used by a person of trust for personal expenses not authorized by Hands, we were left with astounding unpaid bills, resulting in late payments to include the IRS. Thousands of dollars, likewise allegedly used for personal and private business charges by this individual, a trusted member of our organization, were discovered on the group’s credit cards. Additionally, all of the “tour funds” disappeared, along with designated “grant monies” earmarked to upgrade the sound equipment computer to modernize and improve the performance sound. February 19 was a very sad day for the members, the parents and the volunteers of Hands in Harmony to have a person that we believed worthy of our trust let us down.

The parents, volunteers and children decided they did not want to give up on such a wonderful group—if we were to allow this circumstance to cause the group to dissolve, we will be victimized twice! We now are in the process of beginning over and catching up, trying to pay all the overwhelming bills with which we were left, meeting monthly operating expenses, and trying to create a new stable financial foundation so that these children can continue to do what they love to do—performing and sharing the beautiful language of sign!

Hands in Harmony has been a vital and active part of the Cheyenne and Wyoming communities for over 20 years. During this time, Hands has performed, presented sign workshops and conducted worship services in Cheyenne, throughout Wyoming, and has extensively represented the city and the state all across the country.

Since the day the Wyoming Tribune Eagle published our story (February 28, 2008), we have been humbled by the generosity of the general public, local businesses, friends and families. We continue to work to resolve the debt, meet daily expenses, and keep our group strong. We could not have done it alone and express our immense gratitude for all the encouragement and support we have received.

Our faith in the goodness of mankind has been reinstated tenfold, by the love, concern and support of groups and individuals who express their determination that Hands in Harmony must continue to survive and serve the community...

Donations are gratefully appreciated and can be mailed to:

P.O. Box 104
Cheyenne, WY 82003-0104
501(c)(3) #83-0282333

Other ways you can support Hands in Harmony:

· June – September

• Carpet Cleaning -- Service First Carpet Cleaning, Cheyenne, WY – For your carpet cleaning needs, call Tom Taylor, 307-266-6195 and say “Hands sent me” -- Tom will give Hands in Harmony a percentage of the sale. Thank you Tom!!

• June 14
  THANK YOU CHEYENNE – FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE -- 7 pm, Civic Center, Cheyenne, WY. Please come and support the HiH members once more…

• June 28
  SUPERDAY FUND RAISER – Banana Split Sales, Food Court of Lion’s Park, Cheyenne, WY

• June 21
  OFFICIAL SEND-OFF FOR SUMMER TOUR 2008 – 8:30 am–9:00 am, Depot Square, downtown Cheyenne, WY

HANDS IN HARMONY  |  DIRECTOR: MARTHA BORGAARD  |  ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 104  CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82003-0104  |  PHONE: 307-632-2685