SANCTUARY NEWS
We Are Thankful for our Supporters for their partnership in accomplishing wonderful things at Pacific
Primate Sanctuary this year. We are so grateful that...
…New Rain gutters could be installed on the PPS extension to keep the
rain out of the sleeping houses, thanks to our donors. Carlos and Margarite (pictured right), and the other monkeys
in the Extension, have dry warm beds to sleep in at night.
…Jungle Walkways were put in several of the enclosures. Monkeys with mobility problems
brought on by age or illness, are able to safely to maneuver in their outdoor habitats. Artemis (pictured left) can now look up into the sunshine as she moves across
her new Jungle Walkway.
…We created many special Celebrations for our primate
friends, from Monkey Birthday parties to a Halloween Party, which included
pumpkin, fresh popcorn and jack-o-lanterns!
…Thanks to PPS supporters, the
monkeys will soon be getting new warm
sleeping cubes and hammocks, which are being made of natural materials,
designed especially for the marmosets and tamarins. They will be delivered just
in time for the cold, wet winter months.
….Our Resident Internship program has continued to develop and improve,
and we have had the opportunity to work with some truly remarkable caregivers
over the past year, including Mary, Linda and Annabel (pictured left). Although the Interns come here to learn, they each
contribute to the Sanctuary in a unique way, improving and enriching PPS and
enhancing the care we provide the monkeys. We are thankful for to our amazing
Interns and to our donors for funding this mutually beneficial program!
….We have welcomed several new Volunteers, and have expanded our
Volunteer Program to include Support
Staff. These volunteers assist
the animal caregivers during shift with a variety of projects. This is a great opportunity for people
who are unable to fulfill the requirements of an animal caregiver, but still want
to volunteer their time. Support Staff
help out by gardening, doing office and yard work, and maintenance projects. Repairs
get done, the grounds are cared for, and the Sanctuary looks great and runs
smoothly.
…We have had the opportunity to provide the monkeys with a home free
from exploitation for another year. It is such a blessing to be able
to give the monkeys an environment where they can express their natural
behaviors. The monkeys at Pacific
Primate Sanctuary live in outdoor enclosures, filled with lush jungle
plants. A tropical breeze blows
through their homes each day, warm sunshine and soft raindrops grace their
fur. They use their nimble fingers
to search for tiny insects hidden among the leaves, and lap up water that pools
in the plants after the rain. They
lie in the sun, leap from branch to branch, scent mark their space to claim it
as their own, groom one another, and fall asleep cuddled together.
None of
these accomplishments would be possible without the compassion and generosity
of: our caring donors, our expert support network, extraordinary resident
Interns, and helpful community of volunteers.
On behalf of the Beings with whom we share this Earth— thank you all for
your lovingkindness!
Become a partner in Pacific Primate
Sanctuary’s life-saving work—
WAYS YOU CAN HELP the
MONKEYS
The
Season of Giving
The Holiday season is upon us; it is a time of year to
celebrate with friends and family- a time when joy, concern for others, and the
spirit of generosity abound. Below are ways you can help Pacific Primate
Sanctuary during this season of giving and goodwill.
Gift Contributions
Many
of us do not enjoy the commercialism of the holiday buying binge and are
searching for truly meaningful gifts.
We would like to offer a unique gift giving opportunity:
Gift
Contributions can be made to Pacific Primate Sanctuary in the name of anyone on
your holiday list. Your Gift Recipients will receive a beautiful Contribution
Certificate showing you have made a donation in their name, along with
information about PPS. This
thoughtful and significant gift helps to feed and care for threatened,
endangered and distressed primates.
Please see the attached PPS Holiday Gift Contribution Form for details,
or go to our website:
http://www.pacificprimate.org/help.htm
Donating
to PPS can be as simple doing an Internet search!
Visit GoodSearch.com and designate Pacific Primate
Sanctuary as your charity of choice and get started using this wonderful
program. Each time you do a search
using GoodSearch, a small contribution
will be made to PPS.
GoodShop
Use
GoodShop.com for all your holiday
shopping. After designating Pacific
Primate Sanctuary as your nonprofit of choice, you can shop at more than
900 top online retailers and a significant percentage of your purchases will
automatically be donated to the Sanctuary! For example: if you shop on eBay
using Goodshop.com, 25-35% of eBay revenue will be donated to PPS! GoodShop
also provides many valuable coupons to use towards your purchases. When you
select a store, you will automatically be redirected to a coupon page for that
store. PLEASE use GoodShop this holiday season!
Thank
You to everyone who is already using GoodSearch and GoodShop, we just received
our yearly donation check in the mail!
Spread
the Word
A valuable way for you to support the monkeys at Pacific
Primate Sanctuary is by sharing information about our refuge with others. Pass this E-Newsletter on to your
family and friends and encourage them to “Like” us on Facebook— http://www.facebook.com/PacificPrimateSanctuary
Volunteer
Your Time
We always appreciate the help of local volunteers! PPS
needs Animal Caregivers, Handy people, and Gardeners/Landscapers. Retirees are
welcome. If you live on Maui and are interested in becoming one of Pacific
Primate Sanctuary’s Angels, by volunteering your time and skills, please e-mail
us at pps@aloha.net
“Some
people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally
give their life's blood. But everyone has something to give.”— Barbara Bush
PPS
is seeking a volunteer administrative
assistant with experience in office management, HR, secretarial work,
fundraising, etc. PPS also needs a Volunteer
Office Assistant to help with: Manual Updates, scanning documents,
filing, and other general office duties.
We are looking for mature team players that would be willing to make a
long-term commitment to the Sanctuary. Retirees are most welcome. Please e-mail
the Sanctuary (pps@aloha.net) with your resume.
Local residents only please.
Mobile
Donations
Donating to Pacific Primate Sanctuary just got even easier
with our new mobile giving page!
Click on the following link on your mobile device, and you can quickly
and effortlessly make a contribution to our cause. https://www.paypal-donations.com/pp-charity/web.us/charity_m.jsp?id=41132
Interested in donating to a specific aspect of our
work? Pacific Primate Sanctuary is
currently raising money to fund our Internship Program, build more Jungle
Walkways, purchase Sleeping Cubes and Hammocks, and we are always in need of
general operations funds.
Our
Wish List
You can contribute to the monkeys by donating much needed
items, including:
-commercial power washer -high
quality microscope
- heavy-duty weed eater
-gram staining supplies
-gardening supplies & equipment
-sewing machine
-small handheld vacuum
-construction
tools
Please contact us at pps@aloha.net if you have an item you wish to donate!
How to Donate Directly
We are an entirely volunteer effort; no one receives any
financial compensation for this work. Every contribution, in any amount, is
used to provide food, shelter, and medical care for the monkeys. You, and your
family and friends, can make tax-deductible donations to the Sanctuary on our Website: www.pacificwww.pacificprimate.org and on FaceBook,
using PayPal, or by sending a check to:
Pacific Primate Sanctuary
500-A Haloa Road
Haiku, HI 96708
With your support, you make everything we do possible!
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