In For A Penny, In For A Pound: Moving the Dream Forward
The funds raised by the women were not enough to finance buying property, building a school, and hiring staff. The founders of PVS split their focus between finding local donors and outside donors. After sharing the idea of an Islamic school at local masaajid and community gatherings, the founders decided to organize a formal fundraiser. The first donor fundraiser was hosted at the Hilton Hotel on April 3, 1996. The organizers were nervous and had no idea what to expect. Howe
