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I need your help.
When I say "I have been traveling to Mexico to ...", I really don't just mean "I" or "me". For the past 16 years, I have been blessed to be part of a team -- many teams, in fact -- that has worked alongside Mexican families as they labor to build sturdy, permanent homes in the Tijuana area.
Over the years, these homes have become anchors as their respective communities become established. Over time, dirt roads -- little more than rutted trails in some cases -- become paved streets and avenues. Neighborhood stores spring up, and utilities like water and electricity become the norm rather than the exception.
As their families gain a real sense of permanancy and gradually escape the debilitating cycle of poverty, children can attend school and parents are better able to provide for their families.
The work of Esperanza International Inc. and its sister, Fundacion Esperanza de Mexico, makes it possible for Mexican families to focus on building up their own communities and their own country.
As I said, I need your help. At this point, from personal resources and with the support of loving family, my needs for this trip -- transportation to Tijuana, meals and lodging -- have pretty much been met. But now, the real work of fundraising begins. My goal is to raise $1,000 to help our team assist the work of Esperanza in providing health and medical services, building materials for the homes, aid to orphanges and other humanitarian projects for wonderful, loving families.
The time frame for this fundraising campaign is fairly short. I hope to raise the $1,000 in the next 40 days. I am confident we can do it. I truly appreciate the support this project has received in the past, and know that I have good, loving folks out there who take this work seriously.
The mission statement sums up the importance of the work very well: "Esperanza International cultivates global citizenship through international service experiences in working toward a better world,"
Esperanza's Vision?
"Every individual who participates in our programs will have been transformed into a person of love, compassion, respect for all other peoples and cultures and will intentionally act upon that transformation.
"We envision a world in which communities across borders work in solidarity toward a common dream of sustainable, dignified housing for all people."
Yes, I -- no, we -- need your help. I hope what I share with you here inspires you to become part of our team, either by joining us on the actual journey or by supporting the work we do with your prayers, good will ... and donations.
Thanks so much, and let the work begin.
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