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Maria, Inacio and their 5 children live in extreme poverty way out in the countryside near Maimon, Dominican Republic.
We visited the family on March 13, 2018. After crazy rides through the country in a jeep and then a truck we finally arrived. We drove on lots of rock, through riverbeds and more. All the while I was thinking, “we could never build back here, as it would be too hard to get materials in and very costly to transport our workers.”
The home was definitely a place that needs help. Inacio is a chef at VIP Gourmet at the resort where we stay and has a two-hour commute each day. His income is very meager. They have 5 children.
The little added-on kitchen has a dirt floor and tin walls. The “bedrooms” are a series of curtains in the back.
As we discussed possible ways we could help, we thought of an alternate plan to having our workers build the home. That plan would be for us to raise ½ the money we normally raise. That would be $6500 USA instead of $13000 and the labor for the building would be volunteered by family and friends.
Today, April 5, learned that the family has been working diligently to build a new small home. They only need $1500 to finish it.
We haven’t forgotten our prayer and touching visit that day and hope to find a sponsor to help them.
Please open your hearts and help this family have a home. Tax receipts will be issued.
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