To Whom it May Concern:
This summer, a group of dedicated educators and volunteers will journey to El Salvador on a mission to promote education, literacy, and hope. We believe that we can make a difference by providing tangible assistance that alleviates the effects of poverty and social injustice. This mission is supported our initiative called Project 214. Project 214 is purposed to furthering promote education globally. Click on the link of our digital brochure to get the backstory of this movement: project 214 brochure. It is in the pursuit of this passion, we have set out to go on a mission’s trip to El Salvador this summer on July 9-18th.
Tia Ana’s child receiving donated books in Spanish
We are partnering with an orphanage as one of our main missions. Tia Ana’s orphanage resides in the slums of the capital, San Salvador. She houses over 20 children who were given to her mainly by prostitutes and drug users from the neighborhood. She provides housing, food, and all the basic necessities that children need through donations alone. Through her care and execution of resources provided to her, these children gain access to education, recreation, and the love that makes it possible for children to thrive and move on from the effects of poverty and loss. This summer, we desire to assist this home in aiding these children who have undergone such traumatic experiences. I have been going since 2009, and I have literally watched these children grow. This is personal to me-very personal.
Sofia & Tia Ana 2013
With the loss of their parents, these children have become homeless, forcing them to live and deal with the devastating effects of poverty. Research shows that the number one tool to fight against poverty is education. It is for this reason that a group of individuals have decided to help Tia Ana’s home in providing these children with books, notebooks, pencils, book bags, and all of the supplies they will need to perform successfully in school. We will also being aiding the village of Sacacoyo where poverty is rampant by providing school supplies, children’s books, and provide a hot meal for the entire community. This village will be hosting us during our stay, and is not far from the orphanage. We also wish to connect the people of Sacacoyo to this orphanage so they can continue to volunteer and love on the children of their own country.
Children of Sacacoyo
Our group of volunteers are actively working to find resources to purchase the school supplies and children’s books for these children. Please partner with us by providing funds to buy these supplies. Each dollar donated goes to to cover expenses and resources we want to provide. This will create a lasting impact in the lives of these orphans, and our lives as well.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP!
DONATIONS CAN BE MADE IN SEVERAL WAYS:
- Personal checks may be written in the name of the volunteer you are sponsoring.
- Chase Quick Pay to email address: [email protected]. For specific volunteers sponsorship’s, please include the first & last name of your missionary under Memo. Log on here: chase sign-in.
- Have a Smart Phone? By downloading the Square CASH App or by simply clicking here, you can make a quick and secure donation.
- Click on the $0 and enter amount you want to donate
- Enter your credit card information
- Specify the first and last name of the missionary you’d like to sponsor
- Click pay
- Hover over the profile pic on the left side and see a quick note that says: El Salvador
- You buy the school supplies, we’ll pack them in our suitcases! Supplies needed are: folders, notebooks, pencils, crayons, backpacks, glue and scissors.
- New or gently used children’s books in English and Spanish (ages 2-15 years old) is EVERYTHING. Consider making the investment; buy and donate a BOOK!
View Mrs. G’s video with footage from her former trips to Central America: Project 214 video. Follow us on twitter @EducationP214 for updates on our movement & mission work.
Words aren’t enough for believing in this mission. It truly is a calling as educators and people of faith. It provides enormous joy to these children and their families.
“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”
-Nelson Mandala
