Christmas is always a special time of year, and for many of Absolute’s friends, Christmas 2010 will be a year to remember - because of people like you. Your generosity and thoughtfulness helped to make our 2010 Christmas Hamper Delivery a huge success. Each home that received their hamper was one that was filled with thankfulness and each gift was put to great use.
In Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Haiti, we were able to bring gifts made possible by you - and together, we were able to remind each family, home, and children’s home that they are remembered. Through your generosity, they were reminded that we believe in their future. Thank you.
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Roman and Loreto spend most of their time working and focusing on keeping their kids in school. Their house provides them with more space for their kids and gives them peace of mind about their safety.
Now that they don’t have to worry so much about their house, they are trying to put some money into their children’s future.
The Hamper that was delivered to them was received with a grateful smile. Thank you!
Dad: Ramon Soto Cruz (32 yrs)
Mom: Loreto Ceruantes Casticlo (29)
Children: Aaron (10), Alexis (7) and Angel (3)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Antonio and Veronica are working most days now and they are loving their new home, as it is helping them to be able to concentrate on other things other than basic survival due to lack of proper housing.
The Hamper delivery was a great gift for them in so many ways, and most of all because it reminded them that they are not forgotten!
- Dad - Antonio (24)
- Mom - Veronica (25)
- Their Children - Paola (3), and baby (6 months)
- Other Family Members - Antonio’s parents, brother, brother-in-law, sister and their 1 year old baby.
Antonio provides for his family by working in the fields picking onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. He can make between 105 and 130 pesos a day ($10 to $13 USD) for a 10 to 12 hour day. He also works hard in his community and church, helping out in whatever way he can. Veronica and Antonio are an amazing young couple who just need someone to help give them a start to their family’s future.
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Maria’s family has gone from living in a bus to being able to live in a home. They have lots of visitors all the time, and they love to have coffee with all their friends.
All four of the children are going to school, and Maria helps out in the office there. The oldest daughter is also working to help out the family.
Maria’s family has a dream for their future: to study hard, to learn lots, and to stay in school.
Thank you so much for the gift that the Christmas Hamper means to them. It is a reminder to them that there is always hope.
- Single Mom - Maria (37)
- Her Children - Marimar (18), Daniela (15), Jesus (9), and Adrian (5)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Sosimo’s family has worked really hard this past year to create a better future for the children. The kids are all in school and are very successful in what they are involved in.
Their new house has changed everything for them and keeps them warm, dry and safe.
The hamper delivery meant a lot to this family. It was full of supplies that they truly needed and helped to remind them that they are still in people’s hearts.
- Single Mom - Sosimo (32)
- Her Children - Reynd (14), Cintio (9), Diego (8), and David (6)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Lucia’s family is doing really good. Their house has changed their lives, as they are warm and dry, and they have enough space to have a quality of life.
Lucia is working six days a week, and all of the children that can go to school are currently attending. Two are in kinder and two are in middle school.
Their future plans as a family are to continue to work hard and keep the children in school.
The hamper that was delivered to them was a tangible way for all of them to be reminded that they are never forgotten.
- Single Mom - Lucia (41)
- Her Children - Juan (13), Lenso (6), Verna (4), Fransisco (3), Celistino (2), and Lucio (1)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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This family has temporarily relocated in order to find work for the winter season. We will keep you updated on the status of this hamper, as it will be delivered to them upon their return.
- Dad - Elic (32)
- Mom - Bernarda (32)
- Their Daughter - Luis Arely (3)
- Other family members - Elic’s brother
Life has not been easy for Elic and Bernarda. Bernarda was born with a disability and one of her arms does not have a wrist or hand, making life even more of a constant struggle to survive. Though she has this set back, it does not stop her determination to succeed in life. In their struggle to get ahead, Elic and Bernarda took a job in another state for a few months. While they were gone, someone raided their home, cut the locks, and stole what little possessions they had. They were left with nothing. A few of their neighbors have let them use some things to get by, but most of what they have does not belong to them. Elic’s brother also lives with them, sleeping in the little room on the dirt floor. Most of the time, both Elic and his brother work in the fields, making 90 to 110 pesos a day ($9 - $11 USD). It has been our privilege to be able to help this family with a new house and we are excited to be able to remind them through our actions that there are still good people in the world who believe in them and in their family’s future!
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Please give generously, as we hope to not only provide for this family, but to “over-fill” their hamper which will support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Genaro and Griselda tell us that their house has completely changed their lives. They no longer have a mud floor, flooding, and wind. They don’t have to worry about building a house now and they can focus on paying for their land.
Work has been hard to find for Genaro lately, and the hamper that we delivered to them came at the perfect time. All of the items inside were things they needed and they are incredibly grateful for such a great Christmas gift!
- Dad - Genaro (21)
- Mom - Griselda
- Their Children - Ana (3)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Sergio recently lost his job and their is little work these days because of Christmas and the rain. The store helps them to eat and they are grateful for it.
Their house has changed their lives in so many ways: they are safe, they are dry, and they have a renewed hope that life can get better.
They have future plans of opening a pizza parlour and are hoping to get the money together to make it happen.
The hamper was a welcome gift to them because they were in such need of everything it provided.
- Dad - Sergio (24)
- Mom - Lucia (21)
- Their Children - Yazmin (2)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Antonio and Eulugia told us that things are going well for them and their family. They are working 6 days a week and things are stable for them right now, as there is always work. The cousins moved back to Oaxaca and the older kids are now all going to school.
They love their new house and things are much better for the baby now.
They have many future plans, but are working to find the money to accomplish them. Their one goal, above all, is to see their children get an education.
They loved the hamper and all of the supplies that were inside, as they were in need of many items.
- Dad - Antonio (48)
- Mom - Eulugia (36)
- Their Children - Carmen (11), Julian (9), Veronica (3), and Marco (7 months)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Isaias and Idina were happy to report to us that life is going well. They have lots of work and their kids are in school. Things are a lot better for them with their new home. They have a separate kitchen to keep the smoke out of the house and they are excited for the future. They are working to pay off their land and they are continuing to focus on their priority of keeping their children in school.
The hamper was a welcome gift for their family and they were excited to unpack it!
- Dad - Isaias (32)
- Mom - Idvvina (26)
- Their Children - Carlos (14), Noe (12), Cinthia (8), and Guadalupe (7)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Margarita is very happy about their new home! Life is a little easier as they don’t have to worry about the wind and the rain. They are together, and they are safe.
Margarita is only working two days a week right now, but the children are still in school and they are very happy. Margarita’s focus is on her children’s future: keeping them in school and making sure they are taken care of.
The hamper is a huge gift to their family, as it is filled with supplies that they wanted, needed, and could only dream of having right now. They are very grateful!
- Single Mom - Margarita (38)
- Her Children - Lucila (13), Olga (9), and Jose (6)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Randi and Sonya sleep much better these days because they are warm and dry in their new house. The government gave them some cement and blocks and they have put the supplies to good use on their property.
Randi is currently only working two days a week and is also selling a few goats to continue to provide for them. Although life is still difficult some days, whenever we see Randi, he always has a smile. His immediate future plans are to continue to work on his land, pay off the other half of his property, and find more income for his family.
The hamper of supplies not only gave them a great Christmas, but it set them up with some much needed items for the days ahead.
- Dad - Randi (29)
- Mom - Sonia (28)
- Their Children - Julisa (10), William (9), and Andy (4)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Jorge and Adelina say that life is much different for them these days. Their new house means the rain doesn’t bother them and they are safe. The government has helped them out with some bricks for a fence and slowly, their home is coming together even more.
Jorge has very little work these days, but his brother has been living with them for the past three months and helping their family with some income. Like most people we work with, Jorge and Adelina have one goal in their life that they continue to pursue: to give their children a better future and the opportunity of an education.
When they received the hamper, they were surprised, excited and very grateful. The supplies were more than they could hope for and they couldn’t stop smiling!
- Dad - Jorge (23)
- Mom - Adelina (22)
- Their Children - Angelica (5) and Jorge Luis (2)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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The students of Col. Paseo de San Quintin School love surprises! So when they had a special Christmas delivery to their school of hot chocolate and treats, they were very excited.
Absolute’s Hero Holiday continues to work with the students in Camalu, helping to teach English and give some mentorship to some of the students.
45 minutes south of Zapata is a place called Col. Paseo de San Quintin. Last March, Hero Holiday built a 2 room school for approximately 40 students from grades 1-5. Once the school was built, the Mexican government furnished it with desks for the students, a desk for the teacher, and a white board.
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Maximo and Leticia are so proud of their new house! We took our shoes off at the door, as the floor was so clean! Maximo and Leticia are very positive people and even though Maximo currently has no work, Leticia is selling cactus and they continue to view life with hope and with plans of changing their family’s future.
In their words, their house is ‘wonderful’! The rain doesn’t bother them anymore and their family is incredibly happy to be together and safe.
As you can imagine, there was a lot of laughter and smiles when they received their hamper. They are truly grateful.
- Dad - Maximino Alrelleras (34)
- Mom - Leticia Julia (34)
- Their Children - Luis Javier (9), Esmeralda (6), Martin (4), Jesus (2), and Lesli (10 months)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Fransisco and Carmen are enjoying their home, which is making life much easier for them. Petra is still in school, and their family feels warm and safe now.
However, there was very little work for Fransisco, so he has been in Pa Paz, trying to earn more money for their family.
The gift of the Hamper delivery was a great encouragement to them and helped them when they needed it most.
- Dad - Fransisco (30)
- Mom - Carmen (25)
- Their children: Veronica (9), Catalina (7), and Enrique (5).
- Other family members: Francisa (68 - Fransisco’s Mother) and Pedra (12 - Fransisco’s sister)
Fransisco is the main provider for this large family. He often works at a ranch about an hour and a half away, but when there is no work for him at this ranch, he has some local picking where he can make 100 - 175 pesos a day ($10 - $17 USD).
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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The students of Camalu School love surprises! So when they had a special Christmas delivery to their school of hot chocolate and treats, they were very excited.
Absolute’s Hero Holiday continues to work with the students in Camalu, helping to teach English and give some mentorship to some of the students.
In January 2010, this school near Camalu was destroyed by the mass flooding experienced in the Baja. The school had 50 students and 2 teachers. In March 2010, we were able to rebuild this school and it is now open again.
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Flores (Elidio) and Natalia are very thankful for the Christmas Hamper delivery. The supplies and thoughtful gifts meant a lot to them and was a great encouragement to receive.
Life is a little bit easier for them now with their new home: they are able stay dry, warm and comfortable, and that means a lot to them. They are still working in the field five days a week and they are focusing on trying to build their future.
- Dad - Flores (25)
- Mom - Natalia (20)
- Their Daughters: Estarella (6) and Mariol (1)
Our staff first met this family while building another home in their neighbourhood. Every time they would see us at the neighbour’s house build they would come say “hello” and want to help out. When we went to see their home we knew that they needed our help. Currently, Flores works at a ranch picking fruit and vegetables and makes 80 - 120 pesos a day ($8 to $10 USD). The work is very sporadic and he can go days without the ranch needing his help.
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Anasticia’s family is really enjoying their new home! Like so many other families we have worked with, they are deeply grateful that their family is safe and dry and that they don’t need to worry about the rain anymore. The youngest daughter is currently the only in school, as this past month, the other kids are back to working two to three days a week. They are living day by day, but their goal is to get their kids all in school this year and to focus on where they are going as a family.
The hamper has been a welcome gift of supplies that their family only dreamed of being able to have!
- Anasticia - Single Mom (27 yrs)
- Her children: Carlos (12 - boy), Jovoni Martins (11 - boy), Perla (9 - girl), and Sebastian (4 - boy).
- Other Family Members: Modesto (81 - Anasticia’s Father) and Simona (70 - Anasticia’s Mother), and Fortunata (34, Anasticia’s sister)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Rita and Gasper are thankful for their house. They no longer have to worry about rain and about security for their children.
Gasper is doing his best to find a better job, as there is not a lot of work this time of year. His daughter is currently not going to school, and because she missed the registration date, she now has to wait until August to go back. Their family has a goal of raising 3000 pesos a month so that she can go back to school and not have to worry about whether or not her family will be able to afford to keep her in school.
When we asked them how they felt about everything in their lives, they simply said that they love their new home, they are working to continue to provide for their kids, and above all, they thank God they can say they are happy! Their excitement at going through the hamper supplies was evident on their faces as they hugged our staff and said thank you to them and to their friends who supplied them with what they desperately needed at this time.
Mom - Rita (32)
Dad - Gasper (42)
Their children: Juliana (12), Anagely (10), Sarai (6), and Gasper (4)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Luis and Teresita love their new home. It has changed their lives in so many ways, but mostly because it keeps them warm and dry. They continue to build on to the house, as they two cousins from Oaxaca living in the additional room.
Luis is working 5 days a week and Teresita is working 2 days a wee,. Their daughter is busy studying.
In their words, the gift of the house and the Christmas hamper shows them that the love keeps going. They feel loved and remembered.
- Dad - Luis
- Mom - Teresita
- Their Children - Elizabeth (12), Jazmin (8), and Marisol (4)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Pastor Garcia and Jenny continue to work in Arroyo Seco Community. The school that Hero Holiday built with the help of our friends, now has 134 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6.
The family is feeling more at home in Arroyo Seco. They have had to make a lot of adjustments to their way of life, but they are very excited for the future!
The community of Arroyo Seco has grown beyond what Pastor Garcia had hoped for. Families are now getting educated and valuing the power of knowledge. The community school is now recognized by the government as an official place of education and they will often support with the purchasing of learning materials. Every morning the children arrive an hour early before classes just to use their new basketball court, which has also become a safe and fun source of entertainment for all the teenage boys in the community.
Keeping in line with their convictions on the value of education, Pastor Garcia and Jenny are enrolled in university in January. Pastor Garcia will by studying psychology and Jenny is studying to be a certified teacher.
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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This family just received their new house a week ago when we visited. They were all moved in already. You could see the weight that was on the father has really been lifted. He is so proud of his new home. The Gonzaga team set him up with a new business selling used clothes in the Puerto Plata market, where on his first two days of being open he sold 2000 Pesos worth of merchandise. This is a big step up from the 100 a day he would make selling sugar cane before!
This family actually has a safe place to live. The parents no longer have to worry about if the children will have a home to live in should there be any complications with their HIV/AIDS. Their home is dry and secure. The children have a place to say, “this is my house!”.
Elias hopes to keep a successful business in the market and keep his children in school. He hopes to continue to help other Haitians in his community.
- Dad - Elias
- Mom - Jocelyn
- They live with their 3 children and Elias’ brother and sister-in-law.
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Iris, and her son, Gustov, love their new home. It is decorated very nicely and you can tell she takes great pride in her new home.
Their new home has changed their lives in so many ways: they feel safe because the door can be locked, they are kept dry from flooding, and most of all, because of the second room that is being rented out, it is a source of income for them. Iris still has problems with her leg, and as a result, she can’t work. The boarder that stays with them provides a source of income that she desperately needs.
Iris loves having company over to her home and making them feel welcome there. She is focused now on making sure that Gustov finishes school and is able to get good employment. She also prays and believes that she will find a way for her leg to get better so she can go back to work.
Iris and Gustov are deeply grateful for the surprise of the Christmas hamper!
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Hilario and Felicita now know what it is to have peace of mind. Because of the house we built for them, they no longer have to worry about waking up to their family’s home crumbling into the ravine behind them. They are now home owners and they no longer have to pay rent. Hilario is an electrician and is the sole income earner for their family. Now his income is more freed up to help pay for other vital things such as school, food and household items.
- Dad - Hilario (Carlos)
- Mom - Felicita
- Their Children - Yorkeli (10), Yoskar (7), Yokairy (5), and Ruth (3)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Jose and Maria can’t stop talking about how much their new home has changed their family’s lives! Maria has noticed a significant change in everyone’s health as they no longer live with water flooding through their home.
Maria is currently staying at home and taking care of the house and family as Jose is working as a security guard. They have their children in school and it is their mission to make sure their kids get the education they need.
Your generosity has helped to shape this family’s future. Thank you!
- Dad - Jose (57)
- Mom - Maria (48)
- Their Children - Jose (21), Maria (20), Maria-Luisa (18), and Marieli (2)
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Maria takes care of her family and helps in the community wherever she can. She cannot yet keep a job because she is waiting for a surgery that will give her the use of her back again. But today, Maria is truly thankful for her new home and no longer worries about all of her possessions being ruined by the rain. She is getting more sleep because she doesn’t have to wake up every night when it rains to move everything away from the leaking water. Your generosity changed Maria’s family’s future.
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Most of the family is working or going to school They are a happy and feel at home in their place. They no longer have to worry each time when it rains that their belongs will be ruined or washed away. Roberto is in school and Marie is working as a assistant to a 3rd grade teacher but is planning to do some courses in computers and hairdressing.
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Matilda is elderly and often passes her time sitting in her chair in her front door. She loves the new floor that we gave her through Hero Holiday and works hard to keep it really clean. When we brought her the hamper she said, “I was not going to even have one present this year, and now I have many!” Thanks for giving Matilda something to smile about again. Your gift made her Christmas one to remember!
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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In Alecia’s words, she is “growing old”! She is very happy in their new home and says that this home was a gift from God in her last days. She no longer has to worry about her home, and she feels safe when she locks the door at night.
She is worried about David, however, and she is focusing on making sure he stays in school and has a future.
The Hamper was truly a much needed gift and they are very grateful for your generosity.
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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Frantzo, Jose and their families are doing well in Cap Haitien. Our Christmas gifts to them helped to provide their families with much needed supplies, as well as food for all the children they are taking care of.
You made a difference for them. Thank you!
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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David, his family, and all of the children they take care of are doing well, despite the desperate situation in Port au Prince at this time. They have been kept healthy and safe from the cholera epidemic, and they are working towards building a future for the children they are taking care of.
In Port au Prince, 170 gift bags were given out to the children in their homes, as well as in an additional orphanage. The bags were filled with items the kids both needed and wanted!
Because of your help, we were also able to hand out 500 bars of soap to cholera patients in a Port au Prince Cholera Clinic. It may seem like a simple gift, but it is a gift that can save lives.
Thank you!
Christmas season is often a difficult time of year, as work can become limited, and it can be tough for a family to provide for their basic needs. Thank you for giving generously, as it enables us to not only provide for this family, but to support an even greater need, giving hope and homes to many others just like them.
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This hamper has been delivered!
Francisco has had trouble having consistent work this past year. His company has been laying people off regularly. However, they have worked hard to be able to keep their children in school and this year he has been promised that he will be working 2 to 4 days per week. Fransisco is continuing to look after the cows as well.
Their new home has changed their lives a great deal. According to them, they have gone from one room to a whole house and that alone has changed their quality of life. Rain and weather don’t cause them to worry anymore, and their health is much better because of it.
Each day they pray to God, thanking Him for life and that their children are able to get an education. Your gift this Christmas served to remind them that they are not forgiven and that they can hope for the future.
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