This time I decided to ask several of my close friends and associates to give something that I could take down to help the orphans. I was overwhelmed by the response from the few people I asked. Because of their contributions we were able to buy 250 pounds of rice, 150 pounds of beans, 10 chickens, 400 plantinans, 50 stuffed animals, underwear and socks, coloring books in spanish and crayons, toilet paper and had enough to leave the Sister with $200 in cash. Wow...now that was more than I expected to get but I am truely thankful to my friends for their contribution.
We were also blessed to see another American Chris from Atlanta who was kind enough to drive us around all day to find the best price for the food in DR. He and his friend spent the whole day Saturday shopping and then delivering the van of food to La Casa Rosada. Did you know that gas down there is about $6.00 a gallon. He didn't even ask for gas money. Wow.
You can also send checks to Maria Carmen Veiga c/o La Casa Rosada - Hogar-Escuela- Hospital
Av. Prol. Venezuela, C/ Isabel Aguero "Loly"
Los Tres Brazos, Santo Domingo, Este Rep. Dom
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