The story of Jackson, Dinora and family is tragic, yet inspiring, sad and yet hopeful.  

Here are the names and ages of the whole family--the last three are the "adopted ones". 

Jackson Castillo 41
Dinora Marten 42
Jonathan Diaz 20
Disleydy Díaz 19
Jackson Jael Castillo 17

Wimyl Matos 11
Francis Santana 7
Alexandra Castillo 5

This photo includes all the children who are living in their rented room. 

This was 2 years ago when Disleydy turned 17.  

The six who live at home (including the parents) all sleep here.  The other two older boys live with other family members.  

5 years ago the family traveled to the South of the Dominican Republic (about 7 hours away) to visit relatives.  They found the children had been abandoned and alone for about a week.  They brought them back to Puerto Plata with them and have cared for them ever since as their own.  The youngest was just a baby at the time.  

Three years ago Jackson lost his oldest son in a tragic shooting.  He was an innocent bystander at a school.  The heartache this caused has been extreme for the family. When they saw these sweet starving children they couldn't leave them behind.  

Because of so many generous donors for Giving Tuesday 2022, we have included this family in our campaign.  Thank you so much for your donations!  They are so appreciated and you will receive a charitable tax receipt!  

Here's how your donation will help with the home.  

Here's how you can help.  When lots of people join together miracles can happen!!  Any amount you can give will change lives!!  

1. $10            bag of cement  (600 bags needed)

2.  $25           25 cinderblocks  (1400 needed)

3.  $35           1 Meter of Sand (50 needed)

4.  $65           100 lbs. of Rebar (24 units of 100 lbs. needed)

5.  $70            Windows (9 needed)

6.  $150          Doors (2 needed)

7.  $300          Paint

8.  $475          Kitchen counters and front porch

9.  $525          Plumbing (including toilet, shower, kitchen sink

10.  $750          Floor (made from cement and colored)

11. $850          Electricity

12. $1200      Roof of the home with wooden rafters  and tin plates

Choose the amount you can give and stretch if you can!!  Every dollar makes a difference!!  

Here is a recent home completed in the same community by Dominican Starfish Foundation.