We all know Guatemala to be known as the land of eternal spring. But an unusual cold has hit this year, with some areas even experiencing snow. Hands of Hope can use your help right now!
Here is how Gregory from Hands of Hope described the current situation: "It has been so cold here in the mountains of Guatemala, down to freezing; the children sleep on dirt floors in cornstalk shacks, and they simply can’t stay warm. We are seeing so much sickness in the clinic due to the extreme cold. Pneumonia has taken the lives of some children. Crops are frozen".
Hands of Hope is working hard to distribute blankets and other necessities to help the people in need. They are able to purchase thermal blankets for $5 each. I have personally donated to buy 50 of these blankets and I would encourage/challenge everyone with the means to do the same.
As we end this holiday season and start the new year, think for a moment about just how lucky we are - food in excess, heated homes, etc. We all face challenges but nothing compared to what the people Hands of Hope serves are dealing with right now. So please, do what you can. Maybe there is that $50 Christmas present you really don't need - take it back, that's 10 blankets. Maybe skip dinner at a restaurant once - another 10 blankets. You get the idea.
Follow this link to donate:
http://www.hands-of-hope.com/WaysToContribute.htm
Gregory will be posting a complete photo essay about this current need by Saturday. So please check there for more info.
Happy New Year!
Posted by Kevin at December 31, 2003 12:20 PMI just sent a $25 donation through my paypal account www.paypal.com and after signing in just click on send money.In the receipants space add jgg@supernet.com, fill in an amount and hit send. It was fast and easy. I hope others take the time to send a little something too. I am sure every little bit helps.
Posted by: Laura at December 31, 2003 01:46 PMI just sent $50 through the online payment option using credit card. It just took 2 minutes, is secure, and went smoothly. What a great way to be able to help out!
David
Posted by: David at January 2, 2004 12:06 PMYou can also go to www.justgive.com and make your donation to Hands of Hope (enter Hollywood FL with the name to find it faster!). You can use any major credit card there, too. We did this for our gifts to each other for the holiday. Sure beats another tie or slippers!
Posted by: Lynne at January 2, 2004 05:00 PM