Widow Care 2024

RAISED: $10,611.00

GOAL: $20,000.00

When it comes to village life, there are many factors that make living much more difficult than most of us will ever experience.

We hope this message finds you well. Today, we are reaching out with a heartfelt plea to support a cause that often goes unnoticed but holds the power to transform lives.

In the remote villages of Guatemala, there are countless widows struggling to make ends meet, facing societal stigmas and economic hardships. We believe that together, we can make a significant impact on their lives and provide them with the support they need to rebuild and thrive.

Why Focus on Widows in Remote Villages?

1. Invisible Struggles: These widows often endure silent battles. Lack of resources, education, and opportunities exacerbate their challenges, making it difficult to break the cycle of poverty.

2. Sustenance: Our campaign aims to provide these widows with food and friendship, giving them renewed hope for living. Your contribution can help provide the supplies and resources needed to minister to them.

How Your Donation Makes a Difference:

  • $100: Provides a month's supply of basic essentials for a widow and her children.
  • $1200: Provides a yearly supply of basic essentials for a widow and her children.

Join Our Cause Today!

Your contribution, no matter the amount, can be the beacon of hope that transforms the lives of widows in remote villages. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the world and bring about lasting change.

Donate Now:

Remember, the impact of your generosity reaches far beyond the initial donation. It reaches into the hearts and homes of those struggling to find hope and rebuild their lives.

Thank you for considering this important cause. Your support means the world to us and, more importantly, to the widows whose lives you have the power to change.

Donors

Jonathan Johnson
Lake Arrowhead, CA, United States
$571.00
Christina Glennen
Wichita, KS, United States
$6,000.00
Dave Smith
Wellington, FL, United States
$4,040.00

Recording Their Stories

Published Fri, Jan 26, 24. Written by Michael Lewis.

We decided to start recording their stories, hopefully to put into print in the future. This was our first day of recording. We recorded them in their native language of Pokomchí. From there we will translate to Spanish and then into English. This was day one of recording and we captured two beautiful yet heart-wrenching stories.

First we went to the home of dońa Herlinda Cal Laj. She’s been a widow for 3 years. Her husband took his life. She has 7 children but her 4 oldest boys work on looms making Cortes and work fields by the day for other folks. in the interview when we asked her what was her greatest need at the moment in time, she said that she was content and at peace.

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Next we visited the widow Katarina Coy of 99 years-she lives with son and daughter in law (in Katarina’s home).

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Dona Rosaria Cojoc Ical, lives with 1 son and 3 grands-need some boards for their walls that have potato sack bags and pieces of cardboard covering from elements. Could use a couple beds as she sleeps on the floor on two boards and the other 4 sleep in a bed smaller than a twin. Making a list of prices to submit.

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Dońa Rosa Cal- she needs a new home. Her grandkids sold her land out from under her. She is homeless but has a small piece she can build on. Checking on helping her with this.