The document discusses a proposed library project in the Dominican Republic spearheaded by Jose Luis Jaquez and his wife Amarilis Urena through the Dominican Starfish Foundation. It was the late dream of Jose Luis' uncle, a teacher in the community for 35 years, to have a library. The foundation is asking for $16,000 to fund building materials and will collect books and computers once the building is complete. Fundraising was conducted between February and May 2014 with a groundbreaking in June 2014. Construction began in February 2015.

1. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

2.  Each construction project that has been done by the Dominican
Starfish Foundation in the Dominican Republic has been
accomplished under the direction of a wonderful man, Jose Luis
Jaquez and his amazing wife Amarilis Urena. If it weren’t for them,
we would not have a foundation in the Dominican. Neither of them
accept financial assistance for their thousands of hours of service.
 At Jose’s request we went to the country side where he grew up to
hear about a proposed library project. We felt that this was the least
we could do out of respect for Jose Luis.
 He is pictured here with his Aunt in the area
and with Amarilis, his wife.

3. We were so impressed
with what we found.
This is the group of
us who met together
in a formal meeting.
Each person was given
the opportunity to
introduce themselves
and explain their
objectives or in our case
to ask questions.
We were moved by
their preparation, their
vision, their drive and
their willingness to help
themselves.

4. This man was a teacher in the community
for over 35 years. He is an uncle to Jose
Luis. It was always his dream and goal to
have a library for the community. He
passed away this last spring at the age of
58. He was a master teacher.

6.  What they are asking of us is to help them
raise the money for the building.
 Their estimate on materials for the building is
approximately $16000. (We would aim for
more)
 They have been promised books from other
sources once they have a building.
 We will also assist in collecting books and
computer equipment.

7.  This time we met with additional people
including the mayor of El Estrecho. Color My
World will also be helping raise funds for
the library.

8. Funds for the library project were raised February 1st to May 31st , 2014.
It was a joint effort with Dominican Starfish Foundation and Color My
World. We had a ground-breaking ceremony on June 19, 2014.
Pictured below is Angela Hughes, Deirector of Color My World,
Josephina, wife of the late Luis Antonio Jaquez for whom the library will
be named and Louise ZoBell, Executive Director, Dominican Starfish
Foundation
Thank you to
the many
people who
have donated
to make this
dream possible.

9. Working with the communities and government slowed the start
process but construction began in February 2015.

10. April 2015
Work Progresses