We started coming to the Dominican Republic in 2006. We originally earned a vacation from a company we worked for. We bought a vacation package and gradually became more and more involved in the community. In 2012 we registered Dominican Starfish Foundation.
19. My January 29, 2011 facebook
message home to my friends and
family who were coming
• Wow. I just had a most incredible experience. One of our guides
that we have know for a long time took us on a walk to a poverty
stricken area that is just minutes from our resort. We didn't even
know it existed. Unbelieveable experience. I was in tears and
couldn't help it. We gave away 20 peso bills equal to 60 cents and
people were fighting to get to us. We had a suitcase of used
cloths. I couldn't believe how they were crowded around just to
get a used t shirt. Please bring lots if you can. West Jet allows one
50 lbs suitcase per person that you can bring for free. I've been to
orphanages, schools, poor areas etc but I've never seen anything
like what I saw today. Wow. We brought 300 lbs of humanitarian.
It is almost gone already. I have saved some of it for other weeks
but it could be gone today! Toys, cloths, hats, shoes, treats---
anything.
69. We were invited for
dinner in the bishops home.
The home is approximately, 8’x14’
and six people live there.
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73. Passing out clothing
At the villa
Preparing to pass out clothing to
the workers at the villa.
74. Discussion
• What we can learn
from Jeremy
• Best practices
• Take-aways
Staff lined up to get clothing
for their families
75. Summary
• Define your challenges
– Technological as well as personal
• Set realistic expectation
– Mastery is not achieved overnight
• Keep your eye on the goal
– Mentorship programs
Workers coming for
clothing for their
children.
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Visiting some
homes of the
workers.
80. QUESTIONS?
Former staff at the resort, now unemployed
She is a single mom with three children and has no
income.
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