Amy Katuska's Page

As you may have read in my last post, I am trying to start a pen pal exchange between some sixth graders in Amherst, MA and some sixth grade students in Iran. Since we don't have 501(c)(3) status, it is difficult to apply for grants. I'm looking for donations, both monetary and in kind, to help get this project started. We need money and Amazon.com gift cards, but we also need a financial coordinator. If you think you can help us out, even if it's only a $10 contribution, please e-mail… Continue

I have been spending as much time as possible working on my project/initiative/program/whatever-you-want-to-call-it. I'm actually working on it right now, so I don't really have much time to update, but you should check out our blog at http://farsizaban.wordpress.com

I am in the process of starting a pen pal program called دوستان فارسی زبان من. It will be a pilot program with 20 sixth graders in Amherst, MA and 20 sixth grade students in Iran. One of the biggest problem right now is that we have no money. I'm looking for grants or donations, but I can't find anything. I've e-mailed a bunch of Iranian-American cultural societies, but gotten no responses except from the Farhang Foundation, which suggested that I post and ask for help. So, if anyone has any… Continue