C.O.L.O.R.

C.O.L.O.R. Creating Opportunities the Longheyer Organization for Relief, is a 501c3 non-profit organization 100% of all donations go directly to C.O.L.O.R. projects.

Happy New Year! 2024 marks 19 years we have spent in Sri Lanka! This months food bundles for the families of young child...
01/06/2024

Happy New Year!

2024 marks 19 years we have spent in Sri Lanka!

This months food bundles for the families of young children at HOPE Preschool were much needed. As inflation and taxes in Sri Lanka continue to increase it’s the poorest that are challenged to put food on the table for their children. Thanks to our donors for making the New Year a little less stressful for parents with young children and for supplying nutrition to growing children. Many thanks! 🙏🏻

Great opportunity for a young aspiring journalist in Sri Lanka. 🇺🇸🇱🇰
12/11/2023

Great opportunity for a young aspiring journalist in Sri Lanka.
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This is unfortunately why we have had to shift our efforts and focus on the basics. Our education and environmental init...
05/15/2023

This is unfortunately why we have had to shift our efforts and focus on the basics. Our education and environmental initiatives have taken a backseat for the time being, feeding young children is now the priority.

The World Banks bi-annual report found that from 2021 to 2022 the poverty rate in Sri Lanka doubled, from 13.1% to 25%.
05/07/2023

The World Banks bi-annual report found that from 2021 to 2022 the poverty rate in Sri Lanka doubled, from 13.1% to 25%.

C.O.L.O.R. has continued to make food donations to families with young children. The Sri Lankan New Year (in April) is ...
04/23/2023

C.O.L.O.R. has continued to make food donations to families with young children. The Sri Lankan New Year (in April) is a time of gathering and celebration with family. The food donations at HOPE preschool were greatly appreciated and needed. Food is so costly, it’s very common for families to be skipping meals. The families wished to express their gratitude and thanks.

The boys at Baranasuriya doing a performance. 💛
04/23/2023

The boys at Baranasuriya doing a performance. 💛

If you build it they will come….. Over the last several years we have supported the Baranasuriya Home for handicapped bo...
04/23/2023

If you build it they will come…..

Over the last several years we have supported the Baranasuriya Home for handicapped boys. In this time, we have refurbished beds and sleeping quarters, added a classroom, managed the grounds to keep the mosquitos at bay, helped with medical equipment, holiday gifts, and provided food and cooking fuel. As the economic downturn in Sri Lanka continues more and more children, especially those with special needs, are entering the system needing care. This spring, C.O.L.O.R. has been helping to further expand the facilities and offer the children and staff quality quarters having refurbished additional rooms, removing mould, plastering, painting, and providing additional beds. This latest update will accommodate all of the new children entering the home and the wonderful staff caring for them, they even have one bed to spare for the moment. Thanks to all who help through their generous donations, the impact on these kids lives is immeasurable. 🙏🏻

11/14/2022

Attention Sri Lankan undergraduate students: Are you interested in receiving a scholarship to study in the U.S. for one semester in either fall 2023 or spring 2024? The Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) is accepting applications now through December 15.

To learn more about the program, click here: https://www.worldlearning.org/program/global-undergraduate-exchange-program/

If you are ready to apply, click here: https://webportalapp.com/sp/closed/ugrad_student_application_2023

Unbelievable amounts of need. 💔
10/12/2022

Unbelievable amounts of need. 💔

Food Insecurity like we have never seen before.
10/03/2022

Food Insecurity like we have never seen before.

Food! Food! Food! In our nearly 18 years of experience in Sri Lanka there has never been a greater need for food donatio...
10/03/2022

Food! Food! Food!

In our nearly 18 years of experience in Sri Lanka there has never been a greater need for food donations, not during the civil war or times of disasters have we dealt with this level of food insecurity. Food costs are at close to 100% inflation, sometimes higher for certain items. The average Sri Lankan is skipping at least one meal daily. We are focusing food donations on households with young children and group homes that are dependent on donations. Dry goods, cooking oil, milk powder, tea and fresh vegetables are given out every few weeks. Thanks to all that are helping during this difficult time.

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