Things have been moving slowly but surely. Current projects include, finish repairing the bathrooms, comic books, repairing the hole in the roof over the 2nd and 3rd grade classroom, fixing and adding new window panes, and fixing about 50 broken desks at the school. Most work is scheduled for tomorrow so I will have more updates soon.
One project which has been almost completely finished is the purchase of sports equipment for the primary school. Recently a family from Portland, Maine was down working in the community. Their visit was cut a little short due terrible weather and a bit of flooding, but their love and dedication to the community of Jiquilillo will never go unnoticed. They provided medical advice and supplies to the local clinic, activities for the after-school program, a inter-active comic book project also completed by a school in Maine, and lots and lots of sports equipment for the local primary school. Jiquilillo says "THANK YOU" to Elsa, Tom, Nick, Ashley, Alex, Lisa and Steve the Perkins and DiGiovanni Family! So far their monetary donation for sports equipment has been able to buy 10 soccer balls, 6 soft bouncy balls for the younger children, 4 jump ropes, 200 marbles, 4 cones, with more to come soon. The teachers of the local primary school in Jiquilillo, have set up a stipulation with the students that they are only allowed to use this equipment during recess, and only if they have completed their chores of cleaning up the school property. So far this system is working, we'll see if they can keep it up!! More photos of the kids and their new sports equipment to come soon.
So I'm not sure if any of you Assist Jiquilillo Inc. supporters where aware that we had been sponsoring the Jiquilillo's youth baseball team, by providing food and fresh juice to be delivered to every game. There is however sad news in this story. The gentleman who has promised to provide transportation and uniforms, has after only two or three games, pulled his funding. I am still waiting to find out if the baseball teams coach can arrange for other transportation, however it is honestly looking grim. The kids were great kids and they created a great team. I'll keep you posted as time progresses.
I'll be here in Jiquilillo, Nicaragua only until August 26th, so lets hope all these projects can wind up soon!!!!
6 comments:
How much do you need to do this Steph? Does the team have their uniforms yet? And how much is transportation. What do you need? Let us all know.
How much do you need to do this Steph? Does the team have their uniforms yet? And how much is transportation. What do you need? Let us all know.
Hi Stephany! thanks for adding me and Shane to your blog! I still, however, don't know how to make a contribution and I would like to! Can I send a check? Can I send a check every month or so? Where to?
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