In June, 2010, Pat Duff move to Guatemala with a passion to serve the poor and disabled in this Central American Country. Since that time, she has founded Reason to Hope, Inc. and now employs a staff of six full-time and two part-time Guatemalan employees.
To meet the various needs we found among the disabled in Guatemala we developed different strategies which we use in our ministry:
With all the “worthy causes” competing for donations, especially at this time of year, it’s hard to know how to direct your giving where it will be used effectively and efficiently.
God has called us to care for a group of people that is often forgotten and frequently neglected or rejected. Those with physical, emotional or cognitive limitations who live in Guatemala. As an American, it is often difficult to understand the challenges and even abuse those who are different face in this country. The government provides no assistance to them or their families. The churches don’t know how to respond to them. Their neighbors wish they would live somewhere else.
I could share story after story about my friends with disabilities that would break your heart and hopefully anger you. The disturbing thing is that, for these friends of mine, this is their daily life living in a country where they truly are the “least of these.” They are an unreached and unwanted people group in every sense of the word. God has charged our ministry to reach them, value them, then go a step further and care for them. To do this we need your help.
It's as simple as that.
If you give to Reason to Hope, this chart shows how we are using your donations.
To meet the various needs we found among the disabled in Guatemala we developed different strategies which we use in our ministry:
COMMUNITY LIVING
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| Our new Assisted Living Home for women with disabilities on the outskirts of Antigua Can you help us name our new home? |
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Casa de Esperanza, an Assisted Living Home
for men with disabilities
located in San Pedro Las Huertas outside Antigua Guatemala EDUCATION
Pat serves on the Administrative Team
of New Life School in Santa Maria de Jesus.
She offers teaching training and consultation services
based on her 30+ years experience teaching special education.
Reason to Hope also provides scholarships
to those with special needs and
those training to work with
the disabled
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VOCATIONAL TRAINING
& JOB COACHING
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Fidel has started his own small recycling business and
"employs" Moises and Roberto to help with the things he can't do independently. NGO's in Guatemala to further our residents job opportunities. |
FAMILY SUPPORT
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| Through nutritional support and educational scholarships we help families prevent disabilities and care for their children with special needs in their own homes. |
If you would like to join us in serving the least of these, you can send a donation to:
Reason to Hope, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, and all donations are tax deductible.
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