Every donation tells a story. Every act of kindness sets off a ripple effect that reaches far beyond what we can see. Yesterday, MACONA staff took a 102-mile journey—from our headquarters in Maryland to a Pennsylvania warehouse—carrying your generosity forward, one mile at a time. 🚛💙
But this journey is bigger than just miles. It’s about hope packed into bags, love folded into clothes, and care tucked into each donation. And thanks to our amazing donors, those gifts are now on their way across the ocean, destined for orphanages and community centers in Africa.
📦 The Power of Your Giving: A Closer Look
👉 4 massive 75-lb (34 kilos) bags filled with essentials
👉 3 suitcases & bins all packed with:
✅ Kids’ & women’s clothes 👕👖
✅ Shoes for children & adults 👟
✅ Toys 🧸
✅ Food 🥫
✅ Feminine hygiene products 🩸
Every item inside these bags represents a story—a child getting a warm sweater for the first time, a mother receiving essential hygiene products, a young boy slipping on sneakers so he can run and play like any child should
🔍 Tracking the Journey: See Your Impact in Action
📸 We aren’t just sending aid—we’re following it every step of the way. With four MACONA trackers, we will update you in real time as these donations cross continents, travel through ports, and finally arrive in Africa.
📍Yesterday, we drove 102 miles to make sure this shipment moved forward. Every mile driven, every bag packed—it’s all because of you.
📡 Right now, your donations are safely stored in a Pennsylvania warehouse, waiting for the next leg of their journey.Soon, they will be loaded onto a cargo vessel and set sail. In two months, we’ll be there on the other side, ready to distribute them—hand in hand with the communities that need them most.
🎉 Donor Spotlight: Conferences That Power Our Mission!
At MACONA, we believe in the power of community—and some of our biggest supporters are helping us spread our mission on a global stage!
These incredible tech conferences don’t just bring together the brightest minds in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and AI—they also make real-world change possible. Thanks to their generosity, MACONA has been given booth space at their events, where we can engage with attendees, raise awareness, and grow our impact. 🌍 Because of them, more people hear our story. Because of you, more lives are changed.
📢 Upcoming Conferences Supporting MACONA:
🔹 Microsoft 365 Community Conference (Las Vegas) – May 6-8, 2025
- The premier event for Microsoft 365, AI, and collaboration tools.
- Meet Microsoft executives, industry leaders, and product teams.
- We will not be in attendance in May but look forward to seeing you in 2026. In the meantime if your company offers a Corporate Donation matching program consider donating with our GiveButter or Benevity partners
🔗 Register for Microsoft 365 Community Conference
🔹 TechCon 365 | PWRCon | DataCon – Multiple Cities
- Focused on Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint, and Azure.
- Features in-depth sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities.
- We will not be in attendance in June but look forward to seeing you in August 2025. In the meantime if your company offers a Corporate Donation matching program consider donating with our GiveButter or Benevity partners
🔗 Find Out More About All the TechCon 365 ⬅️
🔹 European SharePoint Conference (ESPC) – Dublin, Dec 1-4, 2025
- Europe’s largest Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform conference.
- Connect with Microsoft experts, MVPs, and industry leaders.
- We look forward to seeing you again in 2025 and in the meantime if your company offers a Corporate Donation matching program consider donating with our GiveButter or Benevity partners
🔗 Get Ready for ESPC in Dublin Ireland in December ⬅️
🌍 Gratitude for Our Global Community
None of this would be possible without the incredible individuals and organizations that continue to stand with us.
🙏 A massive THANK YOU to:
💙 Every individual donor—your generosity fuels this mission.
💙 TechCon / PWRCon (Texas), Microsoft 365 Community Conference, and ESPC—for welcoming MACONA with open arms.
💙 The Microsoft MVP Program—for providing a shared space to amplify this work.
Your kindness fills these bags and fuels this journey. And soon, it will bring joy to children, relief to mothers, and hope to entire communities.
🔗 Register for Microsoft 365 Community Conference ⬅️
🔗 Find Out More About All the TechCon 365 ⬅️
🔗 Get Ready for ESPC in Dublin Ireland in December ⬅️
💙 Stay With Us on This Journey
This isn’t just a shipment—this is a movement of love and generosity.
💌 We’ll send updates as the shipment moves.
📍 We’ll share real-time tracking details.
📸 We’ll capture the joy on the other side when these donations land in the hands of those who need them most.
YOU made this possible. And together, we’re changing lives.
📢 Want to do more?
➡️ Donate Now | ➡️ Follow the Journey
📖 Stay Updated on Our Mission:
👉 Read more about our latest work: MACONA Blog & News
👉 See how donations are making a difference: Visit the Campaign Wall
