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Many of you have experienced the beauty and magic of El Castillo, the small rainforest town that lies in the shadow of Volcano Arenal. It is a remote town, engulfed in nature, and that is a big part of what makes it such a memorable place to visit. However, that feeling of being removed from civilization sometimes becomes an obstacle for the town's residents when it comes to completing daily tasks like stocking up on food and going to the bank, but also gaining access to jobs and opportunities. Unfortunately, in many ways, the challenge of living in a rural area is magnified in times of crisis.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we are all pitching in and raising money to support our beloved community of El Castillo. These funds will go toward purchasing necessary goods for community members who find themselves in need during this crisis, particularly the most vulnerable members of the community. If you have ever been to El Castillo, you know that while the nature that surrounds the town is beautiful, it is the welcoming and kind people of El Castillo that make this community a truly special place. If you can afford to give a little back to the community that has given us all so much, it will be appreciated by many.
THE CAUSE
The current COVID19 crisis has left the majority of Costa Ricans instantly without work. After more than one month with borders closed and its people in quarantine across the country, last week the government announced a stimulus plan for those who had lost work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Needless to say, a large number of families will still not benefit from this stimulus package and are in extremely dire positions without any potential income. They need our help now.
FUNDRAISING PURPOSE
In El Castillo, 138 families live on daily wages with the majority of these jobs stemming from tourism. With borders now closed, tourism is obsolete and will be for the foreseeable future. Of these families, we have taken the very difficult and challenging steps necessary to identify 25-30 families (at this time) that have the most urgent needs - elderly senior citizens, single mothers, and families that have not had a regular income since before the crisis began. We wholeheartedly recognize that this number may shift over the coming months, but it is a starting point.
The goal of this fundraising initiative is to provide basic essential food to these most vulnerable families in the rural village of El Castillo, Costa Rica. Costs will be negotiated with a major food distribution company for the best rate, and rations will include items from the 'Canasta Básica' - rice, beans, cooking oil, fruits, vegetables, etc.
Our hope is to focus on longterm strategy to supplement food for these families for as long as needed, rationing the funds raised over the coming months recognizing that we have little understanding of how long these families might be affected.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Please consider making a donation of any size to support the people of El Castillo. And perhaps equally important, SHARE this fundraiser with your family and friends, especially if they, too, have ever visited this blissful paradise.
All proceeds of this fundraising initiative will be delivered directly to the community, less the necessary credit card processing fees which cannot be controlled. I will be personally working with town officials to oversee coordination of food purchases and distribution.
Let us show our gratitude to all the amazing people in this tiny community who so willingly share or shared their rainforest oasis with us.
Please consider making a donation if you are able. Thank you.
OPTIONAL PAYMENT METHOD: BANK TRANSFER
If you are in Costa Rica and prefer to make a donation by bank transfer, please do so using the following details. Please notify me of your donation when it is complete and I will manually add you to the list of donors. (travis.day@mac.com)
Banco Nacional
Cuenta: 100-01-057-002515-8
Cédula: 3-002-167697
Nombre: Asociación de Desarrollo Integral El Castillo
IBAN: CR27015105710010025159
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Muchos de ustedes han experimentado la belleza y la magia de El Castillo, el pequeño pueblo de la selva tropical que se encuentra a la sombra del Volcán Arenal. Es un pueblo remoto, inmerso en la naturaleza, y eso es una gran parte de lo que lo convierte en un lugar tan memorable para visitar. Sin embargo, esa sensación de ser retirado de la civilización a veces se convierte en un obstáculo para los residentes de la ciudad cuando se trata de completar tareas diarias como abastecerse de alimentos e ir al banco, pero también obtener acceso a empleos y oportunidades. Desafortunadamente, en muchos sentidos, el desafío de vivir en una zona rural se magnifica en tiempos de crisis.
A la luz de la pandemia de coronavirus, todos estamos contribuyendo y recaudando dinero para apoyar a nuestra querida comunidad de El Castillo. Estos fondos se destinarán a la compra de los bienes necesarios para los miembros de la comunidad que se encuentran en necesidad durante esta crisis, en particular los miembros más vulnerables de la comunidad. Si alguna vez ha estado en El Castillo, sabe que si bien la naturaleza que rodea la ciudad es hermosa, es la gente amable y acogedora de El Castillo lo que hace de esta comunidad un lugar verdaderamente especial. Si puede darse el lujo de devolver un poco a la comunidad que tanto nos ha dado a todos, será apreciado por muchos.
LA CAUSA
La crisis de COVID19 ha dejado a la mayoría de los costarricenses instantáneamente sin trabajo. Solo la semana pasada, después de más de un mes con las fronteras cerradas y su población en cuarentena en todo el país, el gobierno anunció un plan de estímulo para aquellos que habían perdido el trabajo como resultado de la pandemia de coronavirus. Una gran cantidad de familias aún no se beneficiarán de este paquete de estímulo y se encuentran en una posición extremadamente grave sin ningún ingreso posible. Ellos necesitan nuestra ayuda.
OBJETIVO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE FONDOS
En El Castillo, 138 familias viven con salarios diarios y la mayoría de estos trabajos provienen del turismo. Con las fronteras cerradas, el turismo es obsoleto y lo será en el futuro previsible. De estas familias, hemos tomado los pasos muy difíciles y desafiantes necesarios para identificar 25-30 familias (en este momento) que tienen las necesidades más urgentes: personas mayores de edad, madres solteras y familias que no han tenido un ingreso regular desde antes de la crisis empezó. Reconocemos de todo corazón que este número puede cambiar en los próximos meses.
El objetivo de esta iniciativa de recaudación de fondos es proporcionar alimentos básicos y esenciales a estas familias más vulnerables en el pueblo de El Castillo, Costa Rica. Los costos se negociarán con una empresa de distribución de alimentos para obtener la mejor tarifa, y las raciones incluirán artículos de la 'Canasta Básica': arroz, frijoles, aceite, frutas, verduras, etc.
Nuestra esperanza es centrarnos en la estrategia a largo plazo para suplementar los alimentos para estas familias durante el tiempo que sea necesario, racionar los fondos recaudados en los próximos meses y reconocer que tenemos poca comprensión de cuánto tiempo estas familias podrían verse afectadas.
NECESITAMOS TU AYUDA
Por favor considere hacer una donación de cualquier tamaño para apoyar a la gente de El Castillo. Y quizás igualmente importante, COMPARTE esta recaudación de fondos con su familia y amigos, especialmente si ellos también han visitado este paraíso maravilloso.
Todos los ingresos de esta iniciativa de recaudación de fondos se entregarán directamente a la comunidad, menos las tarifas de procesamiento de tarjetas de crédito necesarias que no se pueden controlar. Trabajaré personalmente con los funcionarios de El Castillo para supervisar la coordinación de la compra y distribución de alimentos.
Permítanos mostrar nuestra gratitud a todas las personas increíbles en esta pequeña comunidad que con mucho gusto compartieron su oasis en la selva con nosotros.
Por favor considere hacer una donación si puede. Gracias.
MÉTODO DE PAGO OPCIONAL: TRANSFERENCIA BANCARIA
Si se encuentra en Costa Rica y prefiere hacer una donación mediante transferencia bancaria, hágalo utilizando los siguientes datos. Notifíqueme su donación cuando esté completa y la agregaré manualmente a la lista de donantes. (travis.day@mac.com)
Banco Nacional
Cuenta: 100-01-057-002515-8
Cédula: 3-002-167697
Nombre: Asociación de Desarrollo Integral El Castillo
IBAN: CR27015105710010025159
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