February 2023 was a busy month for Dominican Starfish foundation. Leaders of the foundation were on the ground helping with housing projects, food deliveries, educational sponsorships, local employment incentives, emergencies medical help and more.
Dominican Starfish Foundation May 2023, UpdateLouise ZoBell
This is an update of our activities for May 2023.
Dominican Starfish Foundation helps those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic in 5 different areas:
Housing and Shelter
Education
Health and Wellness
Food and Clothing
Employment
We thank all of our donors who make this possible!!
This is a summary of the humanitarian activities of Dominican Starfish Foundation during 2022. We work in 5 different areas, Housing and Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
March 2023 Report for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation helps people in the Dominican Republic in 5 different areas: Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment! We appreciate all of our supports. This is a summary of our activities during March 2023
Dominican Starfish Foundation January-March 2017 Humanitarian TripLouise ZoBell
This presentation describes and show pictures of some of our humanitarian activities in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic on our Jan-March 2017 trip. THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE IT AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS
November 2022 Update Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothing, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment. Thanks to our generous supporters, November 2022 was another amazing month!
Dominican Starfish Foundation Humanitarian Trip, November 2017Louise ZoBell
Summary of November 2017, Dominican Starfish Foundation humanitarian trip to the Dominican Republic. Thank you to all our donors and volunteers. Without you, all this would be impossible.
Dominican Starfish Foundation June 2022 UpdateLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation May 2023, UpdateLouise ZoBell
This is an update of our activities for May 2023.
Dominican Starfish Foundation helps those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic in 5 different areas:
Housing and Shelter
Education
Health and Wellness
Food and Clothing
Employment
We thank all of our donors who make this possible!!
This is a summary of the humanitarian activities of Dominican Starfish Foundation during 2022. We work in 5 different areas, Housing and Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
March 2023 Report for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation helps people in the Dominican Republic in 5 different areas: Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment! We appreciate all of our supports. This is a summary of our activities during March 2023
Dominican Starfish Foundation January-March 2017 Humanitarian TripLouise ZoBell
This presentation describes and show pictures of some of our humanitarian activities in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic on our Jan-March 2017 trip. THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE IT AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS
November 2022 Update Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothing, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment. Thanks to our generous supporters, November 2022 was another amazing month!
Dominican Starfish Foundation Humanitarian Trip, November 2017Louise ZoBell
Summary of November 2017, Dominican Starfish Foundation humanitarian trip to the Dominican Republic. Thank you to all our donors and volunteers. Without you, all this would be impossible.
Dominican Starfish Foundation June 2022 UpdateLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation April 2023 UpdateLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation helps those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic in 5 different areas:
Housing and Shelter
Education
Health and Wellness
Food and Clothing
Employment
We thank all of our donors who make this possible!!
This is a summary of the humanitarian activities of Dominican Starfish Foundation during 2021. We work in 5 different areas, Housing and Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Welless, Education and Employment.
April 2022 Dominican Starfish Foundation UpdateLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation Humanitarian Trip Jan-March 2019Louise ZoBell
We just returned from another successful humanitarian trip with Dominican Starfish Foundation in the Dominican Republic. This is a list of the things we did, mostly in chronological order. Thanks to everyone who made this possible.
Dominican Starfish Foundation, January 2023 update.pdfLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation helps those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Housing and shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment. We have people all over North America who have joined our cause. We thank all who make a difference!
December 2022 update, Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
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A summary of Dominican Starfish Foundation activities in February 2021. Our mission is to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Education, Employment and Health Care.
Dominican Starfish Foundation has participated in the building of 23 homes April 1st, 2013 to April 1, 2015. Two are still under construction. One repair and renovation we don't have pictures for. We have 10 more homes in the fundraising process.
January update of activity for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
A summary of Dominican Starfish Foundation activities in January 2021. Our mission is to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Education, Employment and Health Care.
February 2022 updates for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
April update of Dominican Starfish Foundation activitesLouise ZoBell
A summary of Dominican Starfish Foundation activities in April 2021. Our mission is to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Education, Employment and Health Care.
Dominican Starfish Foundation Update July 2022Louise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation July SummaryLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation July Summary. This is a summary of the activities of Dominican Starfish Foundation in July 2021. Our mission is to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Education, Employment and Health Care.
January 2022 Dominican Starfish Foundation UpdateLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
November update for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation overview 2023.pdfLouise ZoBell
This is a brief overview of the activities of Dominican Starfish Foundation working to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We work in 5 areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation Home Building 2022Louise ZoBell
These slides are of the homes built by Dominican Starfish Foundation in the Dominican Republic in 2022. Providing shelter for underprivileged families is our #1 project.
Dominican Starfish Foundation April 2023 UpdateLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation helps those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic in 5 different areas:
Housing and Shelter
Education
Health and Wellness
Food and Clothing
Employment
We thank all of our donors who make this possible!!
This is a summary of the humanitarian activities of Dominican Starfish Foundation during 2021. We work in 5 different areas, Housing and Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Welless, Education and Employment.
April 2022 Dominican Starfish Foundation UpdateLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation Humanitarian Trip Jan-March 2019Louise ZoBell
We just returned from another successful humanitarian trip with Dominican Starfish Foundation in the Dominican Republic. This is a list of the things we did, mostly in chronological order. Thanks to everyone who made this possible.
Dominican Starfish Foundation, January 2023 update.pdfLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation helps those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Housing and shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment. We have people all over North America who have joined our cause. We thank all who make a difference!
December 2022 update, Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothinDominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothing, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment. Thanks to our generous supporters, November 2022 was another amazing month!g, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment. Thanks to our generous supporters, December 2022 was another amazing month!
A summary of Dominican Starfish Foundation activities in February 2021. Our mission is to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Education, Employment and Health Care.
Dominican Starfish Foundation has participated in the building of 23 homes April 1st, 2013 to April 1, 2015. Two are still under construction. One repair and renovation we don't have pictures for. We have 10 more homes in the fundraising process.
January update of activity for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
A summary of Dominican Starfish Foundation activities in January 2021. Our mission is to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Education, Employment and Health Care.
February 2022 updates for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
April update of Dominican Starfish Foundation activitesLouise ZoBell
A summary of Dominican Starfish Foundation activities in April 2021. Our mission is to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Education, Employment and Health Care.
Dominican Starfish Foundation Update July 2022Louise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation July SummaryLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation July Summary. This is a summary of the activities of Dominican Starfish Foundation in July 2021. Our mission is to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Education, Employment and Health Care.
January 2022 Dominican Starfish Foundation UpdateLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
November update for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation overview 2023.pdfLouise ZoBell
This is a brief overview of the activities of Dominican Starfish Foundation working to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We work in 5 areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation Home Building 2022Louise ZoBell
These slides are of the homes built by Dominican Starfish Foundation in the Dominican Republic in 2022. Providing shelter for underprivileged families is our #1 project.
Baseball and the Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
For several years, guests of Dominican Starfish Foundation have been bringing donations of baseball equipment, shoes, uniforms and more. It’s a great outing to play baseball with the local, children, youth and adults. But watch out!! They are really good!!
Dominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothing, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment.
Come with your family and friends and enjoy a humanitarian vacation in Puerto Plata. It will be life-changing. You will have the opportunity to share with the people in the community and give back in a meaningful way.
Dominican Starfish Foundation has a mission to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help with food and clothing, health and wellness, housing and shelter, education and employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation August updateLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation May UpdateLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
In this slideshow, we share the 5 areas of focus for Dominican Starfish Foundation and some of our accomplishments achieved through the help of many generous donors!
2021 Home Building Projects for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
This slide show contains before and after photos of the 20 homes built by Dominican Starfish Foundation in 2021. Thanks to our many donors who made this possible!!
October update for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
September update 2021 for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
Dominican Starfish Foundation August SummaryLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation August Summary. This is a summary of the activities of Dominican Starfish Foundation in July 2021. Our mission is to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We help in 5 different areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Education, Employment and Health Care.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
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This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
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A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
4. LOTS OF FOOD PACKS IN FEBRUARY!
The McNeely and Peterson families donated and delivered food
packs in Javillar!
5. The Barno, Garlock and Mortenson families also donated and
delivered food packs in a different area of Javillar.
6. Doug and Kim Roylance and
friends donated and delivered
100 food packs to all the
families in the community of
La Chocolatera.
7. Bob and Tyra Hazen and friends donated and helped deliver food
packs to the communities of La Ceiba and Llanos de Perez.
8. Thanks to Myles, Carmen and
Makae Geurts, Stuart and Laurie
Wood, Carrie Jensen and Von
Lindsey for moving Odias to his
new home that we purchase.
They also tore down his existing
home.
Odias donated his
land (where his old
home was) in
exchange for a newly
renovated home
which we purchased
for him. His land is
donated to Dinora
and Jackson for their
home.
9. We raised funds to
buy a bed and a
stove top for Odias
for his new little
home that we
purchased for him.
He owns next to
nothing. He was so
happy!!
10. Wade Payne saw a need and
did something about it! This
was the basketball standard at
the Javillar government school.
He brought new hoops with
him, bought materials in the
Dominican and with the help of
his friends and Miguel and
Fernando made the basketball
standards like new!
11. Baseball is Dominican
Republic’s national
sport. Wade Payne
and his cousins
donated many items of
clothing and
equipment to some of
the local teams of
children.
12. The McNeely and Peterson families painted one of our new
Starfish homes.
14. February 14 marked one year
since the opening of the
playground in Javillar. The
McNeely and Peterson families
stayed close by in our Starfish
Center and hosted a little party
for 71 children!!
15. The Barno, Garlock and
Mortenson families donated
their time to give a much-
needed facelift to a home in
the community of Javillar. 13
of them from age 6 and up
joined in the painting party!!
16. Five months ago, in September, we purchased the land which
is pictured on the left. The picture on the right was taken
February 22 with 3 beautiful new homes. Thanks to everyone
who made this possible!
17. Zuleka and
Alberto’s home
in San Marcos
was started
January 19. It’s
coming along
well and will be
completed in
March.
18. In exchange for his
property, we bought
and renovated a little
home for Odias. We
changed the roof,
added a bathroom,
painted and more. The
land where he was
living is now where we
are building a home for
Jackson and Dinora.
19. Our competent work crew started
Jackson and Dinora’s home February 6.
They have made excellent progress!!
20. For the 12 Days of Christmas, we raised
funds to finish a home for Paly in Llanos
de Perez. That home was finished
February 9th. The existing structure that
her father started for her many years
ago was in disrepair and overgrown.
21. In October Kim Hamilton and her
daughter, Kamryn, started a fundraiser
to build a new home for Warly and
Wandy. They made and sold hundreds
of deluxe, gourmet caramel apples. By
the end of December, they had raised
the whole amount for Warly and
Wandy and their 3 children to have a
home. They came to the Dominican
and met their special family.
Construction on the new home will
begin in March.
22. Dominican Starfish Foundation is
starting a new community in the
area of Loma de la Bestia.
We visited a new home donated
by Wade and Kim Payne. This is
the first home to be built in this
area.
Through donations, we have
purchased an additional 4 lots for
families who own no property for
their homes.
We are so blessed that Walt and
Roxane from North Carolina
purchased an additional 3 lots.
The first one will go to the family
of Nairelyn who tragically lost her
hand.
23. We took our guests from Utah to meet Wasner,
Annie and family. Their living conditions are
extremely difficult. We started a fundraiser to help
them, and it is almost ½ way completed. We are
looking for more help. Their home will be built on
top of her grandmother’s home.
Canadian donors:
www.fundrazr.com/wasnerandannieCND
USA donors: www.fundrazr.com/wasnerandannieUSA
24. After many years of
looking, we have
found sponsors to
help with Tata’s home.
Thank you so much to
the Barno, Garlock
and Mortenson
families who will be
fundraising to make
this blessing possible!!
USA donors: www.fundrazr.com/tatahomeUSA
Canadian donors: www.fundrazr.com/tatahomeCND
25. On December 31, Nairelyn tragically lost her right hand. It was cut off
by an angry man with a machete who thought he owned the property
where they had built a little shack. She and her husband have 3 small
children. She is only 18 years old.
We are fundraising to build the family a home.
Funds were so kindly donated for property by
Walt and Roxane from North Carolina. We are so
grateful to them. We also hope to help Nairelyn
get a prosthesis. To donate to the home go to:
Canadian donors: www.fundrazr.com/nairelynCND
USA donors: www.fundrazr.com/nairelynUSA
26. April 1st will be 10 years since we dug our first foundation
for a home in the Dominican Republic. The home was for
an elderly lady, Mela who lives in Maggiolo. We have
found someone who we would like to help for our
anniversary project. His name is Pedro. He is an elderly
man in the community of Tres Palmas. His desperate
conditions touched our hearts. More details to follow.
27. We finally got the starfish added
to our homes. We got way behind
during covid. Thanks to Jack, Joan
Harker, Jose Taxi, Fernando and
Miguel for helping to install over
40 of these on the homes.
28. Dominican
Starfish
Foundation is in
the people
business. Our
motto is to
make a
difference to
“that one”, one
person, one
family, one
school class,
one
marginalized
group at a time.
We continue to support university students,
high school students and a sponsorship
program in the Youth Upliftment School.
29.
30. The McNeely Family met their
sponsored children and along with
the Peterson family helped with
activities at the school. Valentine
cards were made to send out to the
sponsors of the children.
31. February 21 was a party day
at the school with 15 people
from the Barno, Garlock and
Mortenson families. The
children had so much fun!!
32.
33. We participated in raising funds for family
members of the Youth Upliftment School to get
birth certificates and passports to make them
legal citizens of the Dominican Republic. Without
this they risk being deported to Haiti. This has
happened many times. Moms are torn from
their families. The 12-year-old girl pictured here
was left alone when her mother was deported to
Haiti. A teacher assistant from the school who
has nothing herself is caring for her and 3 other
children in the same situation.
34. Humanitarian Missionaries from the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
attended the 10th anniversary celebration
at the Youth Upliftment School in October
of 2022. Impressed with what they saw,
they invited Dominican Starfish
Foundation to submit an application to
the church to add an additional 2 rooms
to the school and provide 100 new desks.
35. After months of
preparation work and
building quotes etc. the
project was approved on
February 13th. We are
thrilled. Thanks so much
to Elder and Sister Call for
their help in making this
happen. Thanks also to
Miguel and Fernando,
leaders of one of our
construction crews, for the
many hours spent in doing
blueprints and getting
quotes!!
36. Construction will begin in
March. The projected
opening of the new
addition is November 2023.
37. Our first building project as a foundation was to
rebuild a school in the community of Maggiolo. The
school re-opened in January of 2013, ten years ago.
We visited the school and found everything running
very well. With our guests, Bob and Tyra Hazen we
delivered school supplies and gifts for the children!
38.
39. On February
23, we
visited again
and provided
a teacher for
the day. The
kids loved
their class
with Jack
ZoBell, and
he loved
teaching
them too!!
40. In partnership with a US foundation, Hip Hop Heals, we helped build a
center in La Ceiba where the ladies who took hair and nail courses that
we provided can have employment. The nail salon is up and running.
There is also a barber shop and a little kitchen which sells food. A hair
salon is underway. Several people from the foundation have helped to
make this possible. Special thanks to Clarens who is the leader of this
project. He has done this while going to medical school. He completed
his schooling to be a doctor on Christmas Day, 2022.
41. Joan was able to meet Judi who
she and her family have helped
go to dental school. She is an
amazing girl who has 2 more
years to finish her program.
Judi catches the bus at 4:00 each
morning for a two-hour trip to go
to the university in Santiago. She
arrives back home at 4:00 each
afternoon.
We are looking for more sponsors
for university students.
42. One of our mandates is to help
with health and wellness,
particularly medical
emergencies.
We recently learned about
Antuaneli. She is 21 years old.
She lost both legs due to a
botched surgery. We have been
asked to help her to get
prosthetics. We are just starting
to look at different resources
and funding to make this
possible.